Takeuchi TB285, TB290 Hydraulic Excavator Operators Manual (AM1EN018)

Format: PDF (Printable Document)

File Language: English

File Pages: 293

File Size: 24.86 MB (Speed Download Link)

Brand: Takeuchi

Model: TB285, TB290 Hydraulic Excavator

Book No: AM1EN018

Serial No: 185000759-

Type of Document: Operators Manual

Categories: PDF, Takeuchi PDF

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Takeuchi TB285, TB290 Hydraulic Excavator Operators Manual (AM1EN018)

Takeuchi TB285, TB290 Hydraulic Excavator Operators Manual (AM1EN018) (SN 185000759-)

On a TB285 or TB290 working in tight urban sites or rough utility trenches, this operators manual is what you use to run the machine correctly and keep the hydraulics behaving the way they should. It helps you understand what every control is doing, how the excavator should feel under load, and how to spot trouble early. For example, if the boom starts dropping slowly with a pipe in the air, this manual and its hydraulic schematic help you trace whether you’re dealing with a control habit, a relief setting issue, or a line/valve problem before it becomes costly downtime.

Applications & Use Cases

Set up daily walk‑around checks so you catch loose lines, leaks and track issues before starting on uneven ground.
Learn proper control use on slopes to keep the machine stable while swinging heavy buckets or lifting structures.
Use the hydraulic schematic to trace a slow function and isolate whether it’s a control valve, line routing, or an auxiliary circuit problem.
Verify correct auxiliary operation when running breakers, augers or thumbs so you don’t overheat or starve the attachment.
Confirm safe pressure‑release steps before cracking any hose or fitting during on-site repairs.

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 control diagrams for quick checks.

Q: Is it worth printing sections of this manual?

A: Printing key pages like the daily checks and hydraulic schematic is handy for greasy hands and quick reference in the field.

Safety Note

Always release hydraulic pressure and secure any raised attachment before inspecting, disconnecting, or loosening lines.

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Takeuchi TB285, TB290 Hydraulic Excavator Index:

Cover page
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
- Switches
  - Starter switch
  - Engine shutdown switch
  - Throttle controller
  - Horn button
  - Deceleration button
  - Travel speed button
  - Auxiliary 1st switches
  - Auxiliary 2nd/4th switch
  - Swing/Second boom select button
  - Third auxiliary hydraulic button
  - Auxiliary 2/4 select button
  - Third auxiliary hard-lock switch (If equipped)
  - 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
  - Lift overload warning switch
  - Beacon lamp switch
  - Auxiliary 1st auto tank switch (If equipped)
- 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 (preset buttons on the left)
  - Radio (preset buttons on the right)
  - Auxiliary hydraulic lines
  - Operating the machine with an accumulator
  - Load safety device (If equipped)
  - 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 (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 <TB285>
- Maintenance list <TB290>
- 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)
  - 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
  - Inspecting and adjusting the fan belt
  - Inspecting and adjusting the compressor belt (AC)
  - Replacing the engine oil and the oil filter
  - Cleaning the air cleaner
  - Cleaning the radiator fins and the 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 (If equipped with filter for high sulfur fuel) <TB285>
  - Cleaning the feed pump filter <TB290>
  - Inspecting and cleaning the supply pump strainer <TB290>
  - 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
  - Cleaning the engine cooling system <TB290>
  - Replacing the air cleaner element
  - Replacing the air breather filter
  - Inspecting and adjusting the engine valve clearance
  - Inspecting the engine compression pressure <TB290>
  - Inspecting and cleaning the engine starter and the alternator <TB290>
- Every 1500 hours
  - Inspecting, cleaning and checking operation of the engine fuel injectors <TB285>
  - Inspecting the crankcase breather system <TB285>
  - Cleaning the EGR cooler (cleaning the water side and exhaust air passage blower)
  - Inspecting the turbocharger (blow wash as necessary) <TB290>
  - Inspecting and cleaning the EGR valve <TB290>
  - Cleaning the EGR lead valve <TB290>
- Every 2000 hours
  - Cleaning the engine cooling system <TB285>
  - Lapping the engine valve seats (if necessary) <TB285>
- Every 3000 hours
  - Inspecting the turbocharger (blow wash as necessary) <TB285>
  - Inspecting, cleaning and checking operation of the EGR valve <TB285>
  - Cleaning the EGR lead valve <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 dryer
- 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 (i-h-m-k)
  - Switching the lever pattern
- Hydraulic breaker
  - Cautions on operating
  - Replacing the hydraulic oil regularly
- Travel alarm
- Optional equipment mass
- Biodegradable oil
  - Replacing the mineral oil with biodegradable oil
- Cab options
- Angle dozer blade
- Operating lever switch kit 1
  - Horn button
  - Deceleration button
  - Travel speed button
  - Auxiliary 1st switches
  - Auxiliary 2nd/4th switch
  - Auxiliary 2/4 select button
  - Swing/Second boom select button