Takeuchi TB285, TB290 Hydraulic Excavator Operators Manual (AM1E007)

Format: PDF (Printable Document)

File Language: English

File Pages: 277

File Size: 32.21 MB (Speed Download Link)

Brand: Takeuchi

Model: TB285, TB290 Hydraulic Excavator

Book No: AM1E007

Serial No: 185000001-

Type of Document: Operators Manual

Categories: PDF, Takeuchi PDF

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Takeuchi TB285, TB290 Hydraulic Excavator Operators Manual (AM1E007)

Takeuchi TB285, TB290 Hydraulic Excavator Operators Manual (AM1E007) (SN 185000001-)

On these TB285 and TB290 excavators, you’re usually trenching, loading trucks, or grading on uneven, crowded jobsites. This operators manual and hydraulic schematic help you run the machine correctly, understand how it should behave under load, and track down basic hydraulic issues before they turn into downtime. For example, if the boom starts dropping slowly when you’re holding a manhole ring in the air, this is the document I’d use to review control functions, check proper operating habits, and trace the boom circuit on the schematic to see where drift might be coming from.

Applications & Use Cases

Verify control functions so you know what each lever and switch should do before working near utilities or traffic.
Plan daily checks—fluids, filters, tracks, and attachment couplers—to avoid premature wear and mid‑shift failures.
Trace hydraulic lines and valves when a function is slow, weak, or drifting, and narrow down which component to test first.
Adjust operating habits for slopes, tight spaces, and poor visibility to keep the machine stable and productive.
Release pressure safely before disconnecting hoses or servicing attachments, using the schematic to confirm where pressure can be trapped.

FAQ

Q: Can I keep this manual on a tablet in the cab?

A: Yes, it’s practical to use digitally; you can zoom in on the hydraulic schematic and controls diagrams while you’re testing functions.

Q: Is it worth printing parts of it?

A: I’d print the hydraulic schematic and basic control layouts, laminate them, and keep them in the toolbox for quick reference on muddy sites.

Safety Note

Always follow the manual’s shutdown and pressure-release steps before putting a wrench on any hydraulic line or component.

📘 Show Index

Takeuchi TB285, TB290 Hydraulic Excavator Index:

Cover
Safety alert symbol
- Signal words
- Introduction
  - Foreword
  - Manual storage compartment
  - Serial numbers
- Machine description
  - Front, rear, left and right
  - Designated operations
  - Features
  - 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
- Covers
  - Starter key
  - Side cover
  - Fuel lid
  - Fuel filler port
  - Engine hood
  - Fuse box cover
- Cab
  - Cab door
  - Emergency exit
  - Front window
  - Lower front window
  - Side window
  - Emergency hammer (optional)
- Seat and seat belt
  - Seat
  - Seat belt
  - Air Suspension Seat
- 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 switch
  - Auxiliary 2nd/4th switch
  - Swing/Second boom select button
  - Third auxiliary hydraulic button
  - Auxiliary 2/4 select button
  - Wiper switch
  - Washer switch
  - Automatic deceleration switch
  - ECO mode switch
  - Highland mode switch
  - Auxiliary 1st flow rate select switch
  - Detent mode switch (Auxiliary 1st)
  - Light switch
  - Overload warning switch
  - Beacon lamp switch
- Levers and Pedals
  - Safety lock lever
  - Operating levers
  - Blade lever
  - Travel levers/pedals
  - Boom swing pedal
- Accessories
  - Air conditioner
  - Cup holder
  - Cigarette lighter
  - Ashtray
  - Interior light
  - Mirrors
  - External power sockets
  - Radio (for cab)
  - Auxiliary hydraulic lines
  - Operating the machine with an accumulator
  - Load safety device
  - Overload warning device
  - Fuel Supply Pump
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 (JCB pattern)
  - Warming up the machine (hydraulic oil)
  - Inspection after warm-up
  - Operating the travel levers
  - Stopping travel
  - Operating the working equipment
- Operating procedures
  - Prohibited operations
- Cautions on operating
  - Cautions on traveling
  - 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
  - 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 and the fuel filters
  - 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)
  - Replacing the engine oil and the oil filter
  - Inspecting and adjusting the fan belt
  - Inspecting and adjusting the compressor belt (AC)
- Every 50 hours
  - Inspecting the crawler belt tension
  - Lubricating the slew bearing
  - Draining the water from the fuel tank
  - Inspecting the battery fluid level and replenishing
- 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
  - Replacing the engine oil and the oil filter
  - Inspecting and adjusting the fan belt
  - Inspecting and adjusting the compressor belt (AC)
  - Cleaning the air cleaner
  - Cleaning the radiator fins and oil cooler fins
  - Cleaning the air filters (air conditioner)
  - Cleaning the condenser (AC)
  - Inspecting the refrigerant (gas) level (AC)
- Every 500 hours
  - Replacing the fuel filter
  - Replacing the water separator filter <TB285>
  - Cleaning the feed pump filter <TB290>
- Every 1000 hours
  - Replacing the hydraulic oil return filter
  - Replacing the pilot line filter
  - Replacing the travel motor gear oil
  - Cleaning the engine cooling system
  - Replacing the air cleaner element
  - Replacing the air breather filter
  - Inspecting and adjusting the engine valve clearance
  - Retightening the engine cylinder head bolt <TB285>
  - Inspecting the engine compression pressure <TB290>
  - Inspecting and cleaning the engine starter and the alternator <TB290>
- Every 1500 hours
  - Inspecting and cleaning the engine fuel injectors <TB285>
  - Inspecting the crankcase breather system <TB285>
- Every 2000 hours
  - Lapping the engine valve seats <TB285>
- 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
  - Draining the water from the water separator
  - Lubricating the levers and pedals
  - Inspecting the rubber crawlers
  - Replacing the rubber crawlers
- Every 2 years
  - Replacing the receiver drier
- 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
- Operating lever switch kit 1
  - Horn button
  - Deceleration button
  - Travel speed button
  - Auxiliary 1st switch
  - Auxiliary 2nd/4th switch
  - Auxiliary 2/4 select button
  - Swing/Second boom select button
California
EC-Conformity Certificate