Takeuchi TB138FR, TB153FR, TB180FR Hydraulic Excavator Operators Manual (AJ3EN018)

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File Language: English

File Pages: 261

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Brand: Takeuchi

Model: TB138FR, TB153FR, TB180FR Hydraulic Excavator

Book No: AJ3EN018

Type of Document: Operators Manual

Categories: PDF, Takeuchi PDF

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Takeuchi TB138FR, TB153FR, TB180FR Hydraulic Excavator Operators Manual (AJ3EN018)

On these FR-series Takeuchis you’re usually working tight jobsites—street repairs, foundation work, trenching around existing utilities—often on uneven ground with limited swing room. This operators manual and hydraulic schematic help you run the machine correctly, understand what it should feel like under load, and spot trouble early. For example, if your boom starts drifting when you’re holding a manhole trench, this book lets you trace the valve and line routing so you can decide whether you’re dealing with operator habit, internal leakage, or a pressure issue before you start tearing things apart.

Applications & Use Cases

Explain controls and functions so new operators don’t abuse the swing, boom, or offset in tight urban or residential sites.
Plan daily and weekly checks—fluids, filters, pins, and track condition—to cut down on surprise downtime.
Use the hydraulic schematic to trace circuits when a function is slow, weak, or won’t hold a load.
Verify safe pressure-release steps before cracking a line or changing a hose in the field.
Improve operating technique for lifting, backfilling, and loading trucks without shocking the hydraulics or undercarriage.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, it’s handy to zoom in on the hydraulic schematic and control diagrams while you’re diagnosing a problem on site.

Q: Is it worth printing parts of it?

A: Many techs print the schematic and control layout pages, laminate them, and keep them in the service truck for quick reference in bad weather.

Safety Note

Always release hydraulic pressure and secure all attachments to the ground before inspecting or disconnecting any lines or components.

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Takeuchi TB138FR, TB153FR, TB180FR Hydraulic Excavator Index:

Cover
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
- SlGNAL WORDS
- EXPLANATION OF GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS
- INTRODUCTION
  - Foreword
  - Manual storage compartment
  - Serial numbers
- MACHINE DESCRIPTlON
  - Front, rear, Ieft and right
  - Designated operations
  - Features
  - Break-in period
CONTENTS
SAFETY
- General Precautions
  - Observe all safety rules
  - When a problem is found on themachine
  - Operating temperature rang
  - Wear appropriate clothing andpersonal protective equipment
  - Provide a fire extinguisher andfirst aid kit
  - Never remove safety equipment
  - Use a signal person and flagman
  - Be sure to lock the safety locklever before leaving the operator’sseat
  - Avoid fire and explosion hazards
  - Exhaust fumes from the enginecan kill
  - Handling asbestos dust
  - Be careful not to get crushed orcut
  - Using optional products
  - Never modify the machine
- Preparing Precautions
  - Know the working area
  - Check the strength of the bridge
  - Alway keep the machine clean
  - Perform inspection andmaintenance daily
  - Cautions in the operator’scompartment
  - Emergency exit
  - Emergency hammer (optional)
- Starting Precautions
  - Maintain three point contact whenmounting and dismounting
  - Clear the area of other personsbefore starting the machine
  - Start the engine from theoperator’s seat
  - Starting with jumper cables
  - After starting the engine
  - In cold weather1
- Operating Precautions
  - Ensure good visibility
  - Do not permit riders on themachine
  - Check for safety in thesurrounding area before starting
  - Check the position of theundercarriage (tracks) beforetraveling
  - Travel safety
  - Cautions on traveling on slopes
  - Operate on snow or ice with extracare
  - Do not move the bucket over theheads of people
  - Insure driver safety before loadingtrucks
  - Keep a safe distance fromelectrical power lines
  - Watch out for hazardous workingconditions
  - Operating on slopes is dangerous
  - Never slew (swing) sideways withexcessive weights
  - Watch boom clearance
  - Excavators are not designed forlifting loads
  - Danger of flying objects
  - Cautions on towing
- Stopping Precautions
  - Park safely
- Transporting Precautions
  - Load and unload the machinesafely
  - Hoist the machine safely
  - Transport the machine safely
- Maintenance Precautions
  - Attach a “DO NOT OPERATE” tag
  - Use the correct tools
  - Replace important safety partsperiodically
  - Anti-explosive lighting
  - Do not allow unauthorizedpersonnel in the work area
  - Prepare the work area
  - Always clean the machine
  - Stop the engine before performingmaintenance
  - Stay clear of moving parts
  - Securely block the machine or anycomponent that may fall
  - Securely block the workingequipment
  - Secure the engine hood or coverwhen opened
  - Cautions on tilting up the platform
  - Place heavy objects in a stableposition
  - Use caution when fueling
  - Handling of hoses
  - Be careful with hot andpressurized components
  - Be careful with hot coolingsystems
  - Be careful with fluids underpressur
  - Release all pressure beforeworking on the hydraulic system
  - Handling of the accumulator
  - Be careful with grease underpressure < TB138FR / TB153FR >
  - Disconnect the battery
  - Avoid battery hazards
  - Have a Takeuchi service agentrepair welding
  - Vibrations to which the operator issubjected
  - Checks after maintenance
  - Disposing of wastes
  - Handling of poisonous chemicals
- Safety Signs (Decals)
CONTROLS
- Names of Components
- Names of Components < TB138FR / TB153FR >
- Names of Components < TB180FR >
- Doors and Covers
  - Starter Key
  - Cab Door
  - Front Window
  - Emergency exit
  - Lower Front Window
  - Side Window
  - Emergency hammer (optional)
  - Tool Case
  - Rear Cover
  - Engine Hood
  - Fuel Filler Cap
- Seat and Seat Bel
  - Seat
  - Seat Belt
- Instrument Cluster
  - Warning Lamps
  - Indicators
  - Meters
- Switches
  - Starter Switch
  - Battery Switch
  - Horn Button
  - Decel. Button
  - Automatic Decel. Button< TB180FR >
  - Attachment Interference Switch
  - Travel Speed Switch
  - First Auxiliary Hydraulic Switches
  - Light Switch
  - Wiper Switch (Cab)
- Levers and Pedals
  - Safety Lock Lever
  - Operating Levers
  - Throttle Lever
  - Blade Lever
  - Travel Levers
  - Offset Pedal
- Accessories
  - Heater (Cab)
  - Interior Light (Cab)
  - Mirrors
  - Cigarette Lighter (Cab)
  - Ashtray (Cab: Option)
  - External Power Sockets (for EU)
  - Radio (preset buttons on the left)
  - Radio (preset buttons on the right)
  - First Auxiliary Hydraulic Lines
OPERATION
- Before Starting Operation
  - Mounting and Dismounting
  - Walk-Around Inspection
  - Daily Inspection
  - Before Starting the Engine
- Starting and Stopping the Engine < TB138FR / TB153FR >
  - Starting the Engine
  - Warming Up the Engine
  - Stopping the Engine
- Starting and Stopping the Engine < TB180FR >
  - Starting the Engine
  - Warming Up the Engine
  - Stopping the Engine
- Machine Operation
  - Lever Pattern (ISO Pattern)
  - Lever Pattern (G Pattern) (If equipped)
  - Warming Up the Machine(Hydraulic Oil)
  - Inspection After Warm-up
  - Operating the Travel Levers
  - Attachment Interference Switch /Interference Prevention System
  - Operating the Working Equipment
  - Operating the First AuxiliaryHydraulics
- Operating Procedures
  - Prohibited Operations
  - Cautions on Operating
  - Cautions on Traveling on Slopes
  - Getting Out of Mud
  - Operations Possible with thisMachine
- Parking the Machine
  - Parking
  - Inspection and Checks AfterStopping the Engine
- Handling in Cold Weather
  - Preparing for Cold Weather
  - Cautions after CompletingOperations
  - After Cold Weather is Over
- Handling Rubber Crawlers
  - Prohibited Actions
  - Cautions
TRANSPORT
- Loading and Unloading
- Hoisting the Machine < TB138FR / TB153FR>
- Hoisting the Machine < TB180FR> Serial No. 17830081~
- Securing the Machine
- Cautions on Transporting
MAINTENANCE
- General
  - Maintenance Description
  - Cautions on Maintenance
- Service Data
  - Lubricant and Fuel Chart
  - Expendables
  - Tools (If equipped)
  - Tightening Torques
- Important Parts
- Maintenance Chart
- Walk-Around Inspection
  - Inspecting by Opening the EngineHood and Covers
  - Inspecting by Walking Around theMachine
  - Inspecting While Sitting in theOperator’s Seat
- Daily Inspection (Every 10 Hours)
  - Inspecting and Replenishing theCoolant
  - Inspecting and Replenishing theEngine Oil
  - Inspecting the Water Separator
  - Inspecting the Fuel Level
  - Inspecting the Hydraulic Oil Leveland Replenishing
  - Lubricating the Working Equipment
- After First 50 Hours (New Machines Only)
  - Replacing the Hydraulic OilReturn Filter
  - Inspecting and Adjusting the FanBelt
- Every 50 Hours
  - Inspecting and Adjusting theCrawler Tension
  - Lubricating the Slew Bearing
  - Inspecting the Battery Fluid Leveland Replenishing
  - Draining the Fuel Tank
- Every 100 Hours
  - Cleaning the Water Separator
- After First 250 Hours (New Machines Only)
  - Replacing the Travel Motor GearOil
- Every 250 Hours
  - Replacing the Engine Oil and theOil Filter <TB138FR / TB180FR
  - Inspecting and Adjusting the FanBelt
  - Cleaning the Air Cleaner
  - Cleaning the Radiator Fins andthe Oil Cooler Fins
- Every 500 Hours
  - Replacing the Engine Oil and theOil Filter <TB153FR>
  - Replacing the Hydraulic OilReturn Filter
  - Replacing the Fuel Filter
  - Replacing the Water SeparatorFilter <If equipped>
- Every 1000 Hours
  - Replacing the Air Cleaner Element
  - Replacing the Air Breather Filter<If equipped with the air breather>
  - Replacing the Travel Motor GearOil
  - Inspecting and Adjusting theEngine Valve Clearance
- Every 1500 Hours
  - Inspecting and cleaning theengine fuel injectors
  - Inspecting and cleaning the EGRvalve <TB180FR>
  - Inspecting the crankcase breathersystem
- Every 2000 Hours
  - Cleaning the Engine CoolingSystem
  - Lapping the engine valve seat
- Every 4000 Hours
  - Replacing the Hydraulic Oil andCleaning the Suction Strainer
- When Required
  - Lubricating the Levers and Pedal
  - Adjusting the Gap Between theBucket and Arm < TB180FR >
  - Replacing the Bucket
  - Replacing the Bucket Teeth andthe Side Cutters < V13 Tooth >
  - Replacing the Bucket Teeth andthe Side Cutters < 18S Tooth >
  - Tilting Up the Platform
  - Inspecting the Rubber Crawlers
  - Replacing the Rubber Crawlers< TB138FR / TB153FR >
  - Inspecting and Replenishing theWindshield Washer Fluid
  - Replacing the Rubber Crawlers< TB180FR >
- Every Year
  - Replacing the receiver drier
- Long-term Storage
TROUBLESHOOTING
- Symptoms that are not Malfunctions
- If the Engine Overheats
- If the Battery Goes Dead
- If a Fuse Blows
  - Inspecting and Replacing theFuse
  - Inspecting the Fusible Lin
- After the Fuel Runs Out
  - Bleeding the Air from the FuelSystem
- If a Warning Lamp Flashes
- Other Symptoms
- To Lower the Boom
- Towing
- If the cab or canopy is damaged
SPECIFICATIONS
- Main Specifications
- Machine Dimensions
- Operating Range
- Lifting Capacities
OPTIONS
- General Precautions
  - Precautions on Safety
  - Precautions on Installing Attachments
  - Precautions on Operating Attachments
- Safety Signs (Decals)
- Switching the Lever Pattern
  - Switching the Lever Pattern
- 3-Hole Bucket < TB180FR >
  - Changing the Link Arm InstallationPosition
- Hydraulic Breaker
  - Precautions on Operating
  - Replace the Hydraulic OilRegularly!
- Load Safety Device
  - Emergency Shut-off Valve
  - Overload Warning Device
- Accumulator
  - Operating the Machine withAccumulator
- Second Auxiliary Hydraulics
  - Second Auxiliary Hydraulic Lines
  - High-Flow Hydraulic System(If equipped)
  - Second Auxiliary Hydraulic Switch
- Third Auxiliary Hydraulics < TB153FR / TB180FR >
  - Third Auxiliary Hydraulic Lines
  - Third Auxiliary Hydraulic Switchand Button
  - Third Auxiliary Hydraulics WarningLamp
- Fourth Auxiliary Hydraulics < TB180FR >
  - Fourth Auxiliary Hydraulic Lines
  - Selector Button (2nd or 4th Aux.)
  - Second / Fourth AuxiliaryHydraulic Switch
- Travel Alarm
- Fuel Supply Pump < TB180FR >
- Air Conditioner
  - CAUTIONS ON USE
  - Ventilate periodically
  - Always maintain good visibility
  - Do not overcool
  - Do not turn the air conditioner onuntil the engine is started
  - Let hot air out first
  - Caution on refrigerant (gas)
  - NAMES OF COMPONENTS
  - Air Conditioner Switch
  - Temperature Control Dial
  - Fan Switch
  - Airflow Mode Control Dial
  - Outlets
  - OPERATION
  - Heating and Dehumidifying(in cold weather or when thehumidity is high)
  - Cooling
  - Defogging the Windows
  - INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
  - Cleaning the Condenser
  - Inspecting and Adjustingthe Air Conditioner Belt
  - Cleaning the Filters
  - Inspecting the Refrigerant (gas)Level
  - Off-Season Inspection
  - Condition of the Refrigerant
- Biodegradable Oil
  - Biodegradable oil
  - Replacing the hydraulic oil with biodegradable oil
- Optional Equipment Mass
- Cab Options
- Conditions for use of bio-diesel fuel (B8 to B20)
INDEX
- A ~ C
- C ~ H
- H ~ L
- M ~ R
- R ~ T
Nineteenth Published November 2020 OENTB138FR_C-XS
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