Takeuchi TL220, TL230, TL240, TL250 Crawler Loader Operators Manual (AU1E001)

Format: PDF (Printable Document)

File Language: English

File Pages: 200

File Size: 3.91 MB (Speed Download Link)

Brand: Takeuchi

Model: TL220, TL230, TL240, TL250 Crawler Loader

Book No: AU1E001

Type of Document: Operators Manual

Categories: PDF, Takeuchi PDF

$ 40

Takeuchi TL220, TL230, TL240, TL250 Crawler Loader Operators Manual (AU1E001)

On these Takeuchi TL220–TL250 track loaders, you’re usually grading pads, loading trucks, or backfilling on tight, uneven jobsites. This operators manual is what I keep handy to explain what every control does, how the machine should “feel” under load, and what to check before and after a shift. If, for example, the loader starts nosing down on a slope or feels jerky when you curl the bucket, this book helps you verify your operating technique and daily checks before assuming something is broken.

Applications & Use Cases

Learning the controls so new operators don’t abuse the drive motors or slam the boom at end-of-stroke.
Setting up on slopes and rough ground to keep the machine stable while grading or carrying heavy buckets.
Daily and weekly inspections—tracking leaks, loose hardware, and track condition before they turn into downtime.
Understanding machine behavior under load, so you can tell normal power-limiting from a real performance issue.
Developing safe operating habits around people, blind spots, and tight access areas.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, as long as you can zoom and scroll easily; just protect the device from dust, vibration, and moisture.

Q: Is it worth printing parts of it?

A: Many techs print the control diagrams and checklists to laminate and keep in the cab or toolbox for quick reference.

Safety Note

Always follow the manual’s operating guidance before working near edges, trenches, or other personnel.

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Takeuchi TL220, TL230, TL240, TL250 Crawler Loader Index:

OPERA TOR’S MANUAL
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning
■ SlGNAL WORDS
■ EXPLANATION OF GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS
INTRODUCTION
MACHINE DESCRIPTION
CONTENTS
SAFETY
- General Precautions
  - Observe all safety rules
  - Wear appropriate clothing and personal protective equipment
  - Provide a fire extinguisher and first aid kit
  - Never remove safety equipment
  - Use a signal person and flagman
  - Be sure to lock the safety bar before leaving the operator’s seat
  - Avoid fire and explosion hazards
  - Exhaust fumes from the engine can kill
  - Handling asbestos dust
  - Be careful not to get crushed or cut
  - Using optional products
  - Never modify the machine
- Preparing Precautions
  - Know the working area
  - Check the strength of the bridge
  - Always keep the machine clean
  - Perform inspection and maintenance daily
  - Emergency Exit
- Starting Precautions
  - Maintain three point contact when mounting and dismounting
  - Clear the area of other persons before starting the machine
  - Start the engine from the operator’s seat
  - Starting with jumper cables
  - After starting the engine
  - In cold weather
- Operating Precautions
  - Ensure good visibility
  - Do not permit riders on the machine
  - Operate the machine only from the operator’s seat
  - Check for safety in the surrounding area before starting
  - Keep your body inside the operator’s cab
  - Cautions on traveling and turning
  - Cautions on traveling on slopes
  - Use caution when floating the lift arms
  - Do not drive into materials at high speed
  - Operate on snow or ice with extra care
  - Do not carry the bucket over the heads of people
  - Caution against the falling of an unstable load
  - Do not suddenly stop or lower the working equipment
  - Avoid overloading and off-center loads
  - Keep a safe distance from electrical power lines
  - Watch out for hazardous working conditions
  - Travel in narrow or congested places
  - Precautions when passing through tunnels or by high walls
  - Do not enter soft ground
  - Loaders are NOT designed for lifting loads
  - Danger of flying objects
  - Cautions on Towing
- Stopping Precautions
  - Park safely
- Transporting Precautions
  - Load and unload the machine safely
  - Transport the machine safely
  - Hoisting the machine safely
- Maintenance Precautions
  - Attach a “DO NOT OPERATE” tag
  - Use the correct tools
  - Replace important safety parts periodically
  - Anti-explosive lighting
  - Do not allow unauthorized personnel in the work area
  - Prepare the work area
  - Always clean the machine
  - Stop the engine before performing maintenance
  - Stay clear of moving parts
  - Securely block the machine or any component that may fall
  - Securely block the raised lift arms
  - Secure the rear door when opened
  - Cautions on tilting up the canopy
  - Place heavy objects in a stable position
  - Use caution when fueling
  - Handling of hoses
  - Be careful with hot and pressurized components
  - Be careful with hot cooling systems
  - Be careful with fluids under pressure
  - Release all pressure before working on the hydraulic system
  - Be careful with grease under pressure
  - Disconnect the battery
  - Avoid battery hazards
  - Have a Takeuchi service agent repair welding cracks or other damage
  - Vibrations to which the operator is subjected
  - Checks after maintenance
  - Disposing of wastes
- Safety Signs (Decals)
CONTROLS
- Names of Components
- Doors and Covers
  - Starter Key
  - Cab Door < TL220 >
  - Cab Door < TL230 / TL240 / TL250 >
  - Side Window
  - Engine Hood
  - Rear Door
  - Emergency Exit
  - Lift Arm Stop
  - Fuel Filler Cap
- Seat and Seat Belt
  - Seat < TL220 >
  - Seat Belt < TL220 >
  - Seat < TL230 / TL240 / TL250 >
  - Seat Belt < TL230 / TL240 / TL250 >
- Instrument Panel
  - Warning Lamps
  - Indicators
  - Meters
- Switches
  - Starter Switch
  - Horn Switch
  - Float Switch
  - Auxiliary Hydraulic Switches
  - Travel Speed Switch
  - Light Switches
  - Wiper Switches (Option)
- Levers and Pedals
  - Safety Bar
  - Throttle Lever
  - Right Control Lever
  - Left Control Lever
- Accessories
  - Heater (Option)
  - External Power Socket (for EU)
  - Interior Light (Option)
  - Auxiliary Hydraulic Lines
  - High Flow Hydraulic System (If Equipped)
  - Radio (Cab Type)
- MEMO
OPERATION
- Before Starting Operation
  - Mounting and Dismounting
  - Walk-Around Inspection
  - Daily Inspection
- Starting and Stopping the Engine
  - Before Starting the Engine
  - Starting the Engine
  - Warming Up the Engine
  - Stopping the Engine
- Machine Operation
  - Lever Pattern
  - Warming Up the Hydraulics
  - Inspection After Warm-up
  - Operating the Left Control Lever
  - Operating the Right Control Lever
  - Operating the Auxiliary Hydraulics
- Operating Procedures
  - Prohibited Operations
  - Cautions on Operating
  - Cautions on Traveling on Slopes
  - Operations Possible with this Machine
- Parking the Machine
  - Parking
  - Inspection and Checks After Stopping the Engine
- Handling in Cold Weather
  - Preparing for Cold Weather
  - Cautions after Completing Operations
  - After Cold Weather is Over
- Handling Rubber Crawlers
  - Prohibited Actions
  - Cautions
TRANSPORT
- Hoisting the Machine
- Loading and Unloading
- Securing the Machine
- Cautions on Transporting
MAINTENANCE
- General
  - Maintenance Description
  - Cautions on Maintenance
- Service Data
  - Lubricant and Fuel Chart
  - Expendables
  - Tools (Except for USA)
  - Tightening Torques
- Important Parts
- Maintenance Chart
- Walk-Around Inspection
  - Inspecting by Opening the Engine Hood and Rear Door
  - 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 Level and Replenishing
  - Lubricating the Working Equipment
- MEMO
- After First 50 Hours (New Machines Only)
  - Replacing the Hydraulic Oil Return Filter
  - Replacing the Engine Oil and Oil 6. Remove cap (A), install connector (B) and Filter
  - Inspecting and Adjusting the Fan Belt
  - Replacing the Line Filter
- MEMO
- Every 50 Hours
  - Inspecting and adjusting the Crawler Tension
  - Inspecting the Battery Fluid Level and Replenishing
  - Draining the Fuel Tank
  - Inspecting the Bucket Stoppers (bolts / nuts)
- Every 100 Hours
  - Cleaning the Water Separator
- After First 250 Hours (New Machines Only)
  - Replacing the Travel Motor Gear Oil
- Every 250 Hours
  - Replacing the Air Cleaner Elements
  - Cleaning the Radiator Fins and Oil Cooler Fins
  - Replacing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
  - Inspecting and Adjusting the Fan Belt
  - Cleaning the Condenser (Option)
  - Inspecting and Adjusting the Air Conditioner Belt (Option)
- Every 500 Hours
  - Replacing the Fuel Filter
  - Replacing the Hydraulic Oil Return Filter
  - Replacing the Line Filter
  - Replacing the Travel Motor Gear Oil
  - Adjusting or Replacing the Bucket Stoppers (bolts / nuts)
- Every 1000 Hours
  - Cleaning the Engine Cooling System
  - Replacing the Hydraulic Oil and Cleaning the Suction Strainer
  - Inspecting and Adjusting the Engine Valve Clearance
  - Retightening the Engine Cylinder Head Bolts
- Every 1500 Hours
  - Inspecting and Cleaning the Engine Fuel Injectors
  - Inspecting the Turbocharger (Blower wash as necessary) <TL220 / TL240 / TL250>
  - Inspecting and Cleaning the EGR Valve , Lead Valve and Cooler <TL220 / TL240 / TL250>
  - Inspecting the Crankcase Breather System
- Every 2000 Hours
  - Lapping the Engine Valve Seats
- When Required
  - Replacing the Bucket or Attachment
  - Lubricating the Levers
  - Inspecting and Replenishing the Windshield Washer Fluid
  - Tilting Up the Canopy
  - Inspecting the Rubber Crawlers
- Long-term Storage
TROUBLESHOOTING
- Symptoms that are not Malfunctions
- If the Engine Overheats
- If the Battery Goes Dead
- After the Fuel Runs Out
  - Bleeding the Air from the Fuel System
- If a Fuse Blows
  - Inspecting and Replacing the Fuse
  - Inspecting the Fusible Link
- If a Warning Lamp Flashes
- Other Symptoms
- To Lower the Lift Arms
- Towing
SPECIFICATIONS
- Main Specifications
- Machine Dimensions
- Operating Range
OPTIONS
- General Precautions
  - Precautions on Safety
  - Precautions on Installing Attachments
  - Precautions on Operating Attachments
- Seat (with Switch)
  - Seat
- Air Conditioner
  - Ventilate periodically
  - Always maintain good visibility
  - Do not overcool
  - Do not turn the air conditioner on until the engine is started
  - Let hot air out first
  - Caution on refrigerant (gas)
  - Air Conditioner Switch
  - Temperature Control Dial
  - Fan Switch
  - Outlets
  - Heating and Dehumidifying (in cold weather or when the humidity is high)
  - Cooling
  - Defogging the Windows
  - Cleaning the Condenser
  - Inspecting and Adjusting the Air Conditioner Belt
  - Cleaning the Filter
  - Inspecting the Refrigerant (gas) Level
  - Off-Season Inspection
  - Condition of the refrigerant
- Hydraulic Quick Hitch
  - Replacing the Bucket or Attachment
- Quick Couplers
- Optional equipment mass
INDEX
- A ~ D
- D ~ I
- I ~ M
- N ~ S
- S ~ W
Second Published January 2008