Takeuchi TB230 Mini Excavator Operators Manual (AE8E012)

Format: PDF (Printable Document)

File Language: English

File Pages: 319

File Size: 38.58 MB (Speed Download Link)

Brand: Takeuchi

Model: TB230 Mini Excavator

Book No: AE8E012

Serial No: 130000605-

Type of Document: Operators Manual

Categories: PDF, Takeuchi PDF

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Takeuchi TB230 Mini Excavator Operators Manual (AE8E012)

Takeuchi TB230 Mini Excavator Operators Manual (AE8E012) (SN 130000605-)

On a TB230 working around houses, tight urban lots, or utility trenches, this operators manual is what I’d keep handy to run the machine properly and not beat it up. It walks you through what each control does, how the excavator should feel under load, and what to check every day before you start digging. If, for example, the machine feels jumpy when you track across uneven ground or the boom seems slow when you’re loading trucks all day, this is the document I’d use first to verify operating procedures and basic checks before calling it a breakdown.

Applications & Use Cases

Learn correct control use so you can track, swing, and dig smoothly without shocking the hydraulics.
Set up the machine on slopes and uneven pads to keep it stable while trenching or lifting pipe.
Plan daily walk‑around checks to spot leaks, loose hardware, or cracked hoses before they fail.
Understand load limits and balance so you don’t overreach or side-load the machine when lifting.
Develop good operating habits that reduce wear on tracks, slew ring, and hydraulic components.

FAQ

Q: Can I keep this manual on a tablet or phone in the truck?

A: Yes, it’s practical to use digitally so you can zoom diagrams and search terms while you’re on site.

Q: Is it worth printing sections of this manual?

A: Printing the operating basics and daily checks is handy to keep in the cab for quick reference in dirty conditions.

Safety Note

Always follow the operating guidance here before moving the machine, especially on slopes or in tight, busy jobsites.

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Takeuchi TB230 Mini Excavator Index:

Cover
Safety alert symbol
- Signal words
- Introduction
  - Foreword
  - Manual storage compartment
  - Serial numbers
- Machine description
  - Front, rear, left and right
  - Designated operations
  - Break-in period
- Notes on reading this manual
Safety
- General precautions
- Precautions when preparing
- Precautions when starting
- Precautions when operating
- Precautions when stopping
- Precautions when transporting
- Precautions on maintenance
- Safety signs (decals)
Controls
- Names of components (Canopy)
- Names of components (Cab)
- Covers
  - Starter key
  - Right side cover
  - Engine hood
  - Left side cover
  - Fuel lid
  - Fuel filler port
  - Fuse box cover
- Cab
  - Cab door
  - Emergency exit
  - Front window
  - Lower front window
  - Side window
  - Sun shade
  - Emergency hammer (optional)
- Seat and seat belt
  - Seat
  - Seat belt
- Multi-information display
  - Main Menu screen
  - Warning lamps
  - Indicators
  - Screen control key
  - Screen navigation
  - Screen navigation
  - Switching images
- Instrument cluster
  - Warning lamps
  - Indicators
  - Meters
  - Multi-data display
- Switches
  - Starter switch
  - Engine shutdown switch
  - Throttle controller
  - Horn button
  - Deceleration button
  - Travel speed button
  - Auxiliary 1st switches
  - Auxiliary 2nd/4th switch (If equipped)
  - Third auxiliary hydraulic switch and button (If equipped)
  - Auxiliary 2/4 select button (If equipped)
  - Light switch
  - Wiper switch
  - Washer switch
  - Automatic deceleration switch
  - Power/Highland mode switch
  - Detent mode switch (Auxiliary 1st) (If equipped)
  - Auxiliary 1st auto tank switch (If equipped)
  - Lift overload warning switch (If equipped)
  - Beacon lamp switch (If equipped)
- Levers and Pedals
  - Safety lock lever
  - Operating levers
  - Blade lever
  - Travel levers/pedals
  - Boom swing pedal
- Accessories
  - Heater
  - Cup holder
  - Ashtray
  - Power supply socket
  - Interior light
  - Mirrors
  - External power sockets
  - Radio
  - Radio (Bluetooth equipped)
  - Auxiliary hydraulic lines (If equipped)
  - Operating the machine with an accumulator
  - Load safety device (If equipped)
  - Fuel supply pump (If equipped)
  - Engine auto stop
Operation
- Before starting operation
  - Getting on or off the machine
  - Walk-around inspection
  - Daily inspection
- Starting and stopping the engine
  - Before starting the engine
  - Starting the Engine
  - Warming up the engine
  - Stopping the engine
- Operating the machine
  - Lever pattern (ISO pattern)
  - Lever pattern (G pattern) (If equipped)
  - Warming up the machine (hydraulic oil)
  - Inspection after warm-up
  - Operating the travel levers/pedals
  - Stopping travel
  - Operating the working equipment
- Operating procedures
  - Prohibited operations
  - Cautions on operating
  - Cautions on traveling on slopes
  - Getting out of mud
  - Operations possible with this machine
- Parking the machine
  - Parking
  - Inspection and checks after stopping the engine
- Handling in cold climates
  - Preparing for cold climates
  - Cautions after operations
  - After the cold climate
- Handling rubber crawlers
  - Prohibitions
  - Cautions
  - Preventing the rubber crawlers from coming off
Transport
- Loading and unloading
- Hoisting the machine
- Securing the machine
Maintenance
- General
  - Maintenance overview
  - Cautions on maintenance
- Service data
  - Fuel and lubricant table
  - Regularly replace the hydraulic oil
  - List of consumables
  - List of tools (If equipped)
  - List of tightening torques
- Safety-critical parts
- Maintenance list
- Walk-around inspection
  - Inspecting by opening the engine hood and covers
  - Inspecting by walking around the machine
  - Inspecting while sitting in the operator’s seat
- Daily inspection (every 10 hours)
  - Inspecting and replenishing the coolant
  - Inspecting and replenishing the engine oil
  - Inspecting the water separator
  - Inspecting the fuel level
  - Inspecting the hydraulic oil tank level and replenishing
  - Lubricating the working equipment
- After the initial 50 hours (only for new machines)
  - Inspecting and adjusting the fan belt
- Every 50 hours
  - Inspecting and adjusting the crawler tension
  - Lubricating the slew bearing
  - Draining the water from the fuel tank
  - Inspecting the battery
- Every 100 hours
  - Cleaning the water separator
- After the initial 250 hours (only for new machines)
  - Replacing the hydraulic oil return filter
  - Replacing the pilot line filter
  - Replacing the travel motor gear oil
- Every 250 hours
  - Inspecting and adjusting the fan belt
  - Replacing the engine oil and the oil filter
  - Cleaning the air cleaner
  - Cleaning the radiator fins and the oil cooler fins
  - Cleaning the air filter (CAB)
- Every 500 hours
  - Replacing the fuel filter
  - Inspecting the slew pinion gear
- Every 1000 hours
  - Replacing the hydraulic oil return filter
  - Replacing the pilot line filter
  - Replacing the travel motor gear oil
  - Replacing the air cleaner element
  - Replacing the air breather filter
  - Inspecting and adjusting the engine valve clearance
- Every 1500 hours
  - Inspecting, cleaning and checking operation of the engine fuel injectors
  - Inspecting the crankcase breather system
- Every 2000 hours
  - Cleaning the engine cooling system
  - Lapping the engine valve seats (If necessary)
- Every 3000 hours
  - Inspecting, cleaning and checking operation of the EGR valve
- Every 4000 hours
  - Replacing the hydraulic oil and cleaning the suction strainer
- When required
  - Replacing the bucket teeth and the side cutters
  - Replacing the bucket
  - Adjusting the gap between the bucket and arm (If equipped)
  - Inspecting and replenishing the windshield washer fluid
  - Lubricating the levers and pedals
  - Inspecting the rubber crawlers
  - Replacing the rubber crawlers
- Maintenance during extended storage period
Troubleshooting
- Symptoms that are not malfunctions
- If the engine overheats
- If the battery goes dead
- If a fuse blows
  - Inspecting and replacing the fuse
  - Inspecting the fusible link
- Restarting after adding fuel
  - Bleeding air from the fuel system
- If a warning lamp flashes
- Vehicle error code list
- Engine error code list
- Other symptoms
- Lowering the boom to the ground
- Towing
- If the cab or canopy is damaged
Specifications
- Basic Specifications
- Machine dimensions
- Operating ranges
- Lifting Capacities
Options
- General precautions
  - Safety precautions
  - Cautions when installing attachments
  - Cautions when operating attachments
- Attachment combination table
- Selecting a lever pattern
  - Switching the lever pattern
- Hydraulic breaker
  - Cautions on operating
  - Replacing the hydraulic oil regularly
- Travel alarm
- Optional equipment mass
- Biodegradable oil
  - Replacing the hydraulic oil with biodegradable oil
- Cab options
- Angle dozer blade
  - Specifications
- Operating lever switch kit 1
  - Horn button
  - Deceleration button
  - Travel speed button
  - Auxiliary 1st switches
  - Auxiliary 2nd/4th switch
  - Auxiliary 2/4 select button
- Takeuchi Security System
  - Starter key
  - Starting the engine
  - Registering and deleting the starter key
  - If the master key is lost
  - Countries where the system can be used