Takeuchi TB108 Compact Excavator Operators Manual (AB5E012) (SN 108202134-)
This operators manual is what I’d keep on hand when running or training someone on a TB108 in tight areas—landscaping, interior demo, trenching along foundations, or working around utilities. It helps you understand how the controls should feel, how the machine reacts under load on uneven ground, and what to check every day so you don’t beat up the undercarriage or hydraulics. If, for example, the machine feels jumpy when you swing near a wall, this book helps you verify you’re using the right operating techniques before assuming something’s wrong mechanically.
Applications & Use Cases
- Set up safe operating habits when tracking on slopes, loading from spoil piles, or working near trenches.
- Explain control functions to a new operator so they don’t shock-load the boom or spin too fast in tight spaces.
- Plan daily inspections to catch leaks, loose hardware, or damaged hoses before they fail on the job.
- Adjust operating technique for confined areas, low visibility, or when working close to buried services.
- Reduce premature wear by learning proper warm-up, shutdown, and travel practices on rough ground.
FAQ
Q: Is this manual practical to use on a phone or tablet in the field?
A: Yes, it’s well-suited to digital use; you can zoom diagrams and search text, which is handy when you’re beside the machine.
Q: Should I still print parts of it?
A: Many techs print key pages like control layouts and daily checklists to keep in the cab or toolbox for quick reference.
Safety Note
Always follow the manual’s operating guidance and never push this compact machine beyond what ground conditions and visibility safely allow.
Takeuchi TB108 Compact Excavator Index:
- OPERA TOR’S MANUAL
- SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
- ■ SlGNAL WORDS
- ■ EXPLANATION OF GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS
- INTRODUCTION
- MACHINE DESCRIPTlON
- CONTENTS
- SAFETY
- General Precautions
- Observe all safety rules
- Operating temperature range
- 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 lock lever 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
- Alway keep the machine clean
- Perform inspection and maintenance daily
- 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
- Check for safety in the surrounding area before starting
- Check the position of the undercarriage (tracks) before traveling
- Fully extend the crawler width when operating
- Travel safety
- Cautions on traveling on slopes
- Operate on snow or ice with extra care
- Insure driver safety before loading trucks
- Keep a safe distance from electrical power lines
- Watch out for hazardous working conditions
- Operating on slopes is dangerous
- Never slew (swing) sideways with excessive weights
- Watch boom clearance personnel should fully acquaint
- Excavators are not designed for lifting loads
- Danger of flying objects
- Cautions on Towing
- Stopping Precautions
- Transporting Precautions
- Load and unload the machine safely
- Lifting the machine safely
- Transport 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 working equipment
- Cautions on opening the engine hood
- 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
- Vibrations operators are subject to
- Checks after maintenance
- Disposing of wastes
- Handling of poisonous chemicals
- Safety Signs (decals)
- CONTROLS
- Names of Components
- Doors and Covers
- Starter Key
- Engine Hood
- Fuel Filler Cap
- Manual Case (option)
- Seat and Seat Belt
- Instruments
- Switches
- Starter Switch
- Horn Switch
- Boom Light
- Levers and Pedals
- Safety Lock Lever
- Slew Lock Lever
- Throttle Lever
- Operating Levers
- Blade Lever
- Travel Levers
- Travel Speed Lever
- Boom Swing Pedal
- Auxiliary Pedal
- Pedal Stopper
- Selector Lever
- Accessories
- External Power Socket (for EU)
- Auxiliary Hydraulic Ports
- Auxiliary Hydraulic Lines
- Switching the Lever Pattern
- 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 (ISO Pattern)
- Lever Pattern (JCB Pattern)
- Warming Up the Machine (Hydraulic Oil)
- Inspection After Warm-up
- Changing the Crawler Width
- Changing the Dozer blade width
- Operating the Travel Levers
- Operating the Working Equipment
- Operating the Auxiliary Hydraulics
- 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 Weather
- Preparing for Cold Weather
- Cautions after Completing Operations
- After Cold Weather is Over
- Handling Rubber Crawlers
- Prohibited Actions
- Cautions
- TRANSPORT
- Loading and Unloading
- Securing the Machine
- Cautions on Transporting
- MAINTENANCE
- General
- Maintenance Description
- Cautions on Maintenance
- Service Data
- Lubricant and Fuel Chart
- Expendables
- Tools
- Tightening Torques
- Important Parts
- Maintenance Chart
- Walk-Around Inspection
- Inspecting by Opening the Engine Hood
- 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
- Checking the Fuel Level
- Lubricating the Working Equipment
- After First 50 Hours (New Machines Only)
- Replacing the Hydraulic Oil Return Filter
- Replacing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
- Inspecting and Adjusting the Fan Belt
- Every 50 Hours
- Inspecting and Adjusting the Crawler Tension
- Lubricating the Slew Bearing
- Lubricating the Slew Motor Pinion
- Inspecting the Battery Fluid Level and Replenishing
- Draining the Fuel Tank
- Every 100 Hours
- Cleaning the Fuel Filter
- Cleaning the Water Separator
- After First 250 Hours (New Machines Only)
- Replacing the Travel Motor Gear Oil
- Every 250 Hours
- Cleaning the Air Cleaner
- Cleaning the Radiator Fins
- Replacing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
- Inspecting and Adjusting the Fan Belt
- Every 500 Hours
- Replacing the Fuel Filter
- Replacing the Hydraulic Oil Return Filter
- Every 1000 Hours
- Cleaning the Engine Cooling System
- Replacing the Air Cleaner Element
- Replacing the Travel Motor Gear Oil
- Inspecting and Adjusting the Engine Valve Clearance
- Retightening the Engine Cylinder Head Bolts
- Inspecting the Engine Fuel Injection Pressure and Spray Condition
- Every 2000 Hours
- Replacing the Hydraulic Oil and Cleaning the Suction Strainer
- Inspecting the Engine Fuel Injection Timing
- Inspecting the Engine Fuel Injection Valve
- When Required
- Replacing the Bucket
- Inspecting the Rubber Crawlers
- Replacing 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 is illuminated
- Other Symptoms
- Towing
- SPECIFICATIONS
- Main Specifications
- Machine Dimensions
- Operating Range
- Lifting Capacities
- OPTIONS
- General Precautions
- Precautions on Safety
- Precautions on Installing Attachments
- Precautions on Operating Attachments
- Canopy (When equipped with Lift eyes)
- Hydraulic Breaker
- Precautions on Operating
- Replace the hydraulic oil regularly!
- 3-Holes Bucket
- Changing the Link Arm Installation Position
- Replacing the Bucket Teeth
- Travel Alarm
- Biodegradable oil
- Biodegradable Oil
- Replacing the hydraulic oil with biodegradable oil
- Seat Belt
- Tool Box
- INDEX
- A ~ D
- D ~ I
- I ~ P
- P ~ T
- T ~ W
- Thirteenth Published May 2010 OE-TB108-C
- CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning
- EC-CONFORMITY CERTIFICATE
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