Takeuchi TB228, Operator'S Manual

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Inspection and checks after stopping the 

engine ............................................... 3-24

Handling in cold climates ....................... 3-25

Preparing for cold climates ................ 3-25

Cautions after operations ................... 3-25

After the cold climate ......................... 3-25

Handling rubber crawlers ....................... 3-26

Prohibitions ........................................ 3-26

Cautions ............................................ 3-27

Preventing the rubber crawlers from 

coming off ......................................... 3-27

Transport .........................................4-1

Loading and unloading ............................ 4-2

Hoisting the machine ............................... 4-4

Securing the machine .............................. 4-5

Precautions to be taken during 

transportation ...................................... 4-5

Maintenance ....................................5-1

General .................................................... 5-2

Maintenance overview ......................... 5-2

Cautions on maintenance .................... 5-2

Service data ............................................ 5-4

Fuel and lubricant table ........................ 5-4

Regularly replace the hydraulic oil ........ 5-6

List of consumables ............................. 5-7

List of tools .......................................... 5-8

List of tightening torques ..................... 5-9

Safety-critical parts ................................ 5-10

Maintenance list ..................................... 5-12

Walk-around inspection ......................... 5-14

Inspecting by opening the engine hood 

and covers ........................................ 5-14

Inspecting by walking around the machine 5-15

Inspecting while sitting in the operator’s 

seat ................................................... 5-15

Daily inspection (every 10 hours) ............ 5-16

Inspecting and replenishing the engine oil 5-17

Inspecting the water separator ........... 5-17

Inspecting the fuel level ...................... 5-18

Inspecting the hydraulic oil tank level  

and replenishing ................................ 5-18

Lubricating the working equipment .... 5-20

After the initial 50 hours (only for new 

machines) .............................................. 5-21

Replacing the engine oil and the oil filter ... 5-21

Inspecting and adjusting the fan belt .. 5-22

Inspecting and adjusting the  

compressor belt (AC) ......................... 5-22

Every 50 hours ...................................... 5-24

Inspecting and adjusting the crawler 

tension .............................................. 5-24

Lubricating the slew bearing .............. 5-26

Draining the water from the fuel tank .. 5-27

Inspecting the battery fluid level and 

replenishing ....................................... 5-28

Every 100 hours .................................... 5-30

Cleaning the water separator ............. 5-30

After the initial 250 hours (only for new 

machines) .............................................. 5-31

Replacing the hydraulic oil return filter 5-31

Replacing the pilot line filter ................ 5-32

Replacing the travel motor gear oil ..... 5-33

Every 250 hours .................................... 5-34

Replacing the engine oil and the oil filter ... 5-34

Inspecting and adjusting the fan belt .. 5-34

Inspecting and adjusting the  

compressor belt (AC)  ........................ 5-34

Cleaning the air cleaner ..................... 5-34

Cleaning the radiator fins and oil cooler 

fins .................................................... 5-35

Cleaning the air filters ......................... 5-36

Cleaning the condenser (AC) ............. 5-36

Inspecting the refrigerant (gas) level (AC) .. 5-37

Every 500 hours .................................... 5-39

Replacing the fuel filter ....................... 5-39

Every 1000 hours .................................. 5-40

Replacing the hydraulic oil return filter 5-40

Replacing the pilot line filter ................ 5-40

Replacing the travel motor gear oil ..... 5-40

Cleaning the engine cooling system ... 5-40

Replacing the air cleaner element ...... 5-42

Replacing the air breather filter (If 

equipped) .......................................... 5-43

Inspecting and adjusting the engine  

valve clearance .................................. 5-43

Retightening the engine cylinder head bolt 5-43

Every 1500 hours .................................. 5-44

Inspecting and cleaning the engine fuel 

injectors ............................................. 5-44

Inspecting the crankcase breather system 5-44

Every 2000 hours .................................. 5-45

Lapping the engine valve seats .......... 5-45

Every 4000 hours .................................. 5-46

Replacing the hydraulic oil and  

cleaning the suction strainer .............. 5-46

When required ....................................... 5-48

Replacing the bucket teeth and the side 

cutters ............................................... 5-48