Takeuchi TW65 Wheel Loader Operation and Maintenance Manual (8016656)

This TW65 wheel loader manual is what I keep handy when a machine is working daily in dirt, gravel, or snow and I need it to stay predictable. It walks you through the regular checks and service rhythm so you don’t just fix breakdowns, you prevent them. For example, if an operator reports sluggish hydraulics after a long day in wet material, I’d use this book to verify the correct inspection steps, trace possible causes, and line up the right preventive actions before anything fails hard.

Applications & Use Cases

Set up a consistent service schedule so filters, fluids, and wear points are checked before they become problems.
Guide daily and weekly inspections for operators, making sure they look at the right areas and report issues early.
Trace performance changes like slow lifting or rough travel back to likely maintenance items instead of guessing.
Verify adjustment procedures after replacing wear parts, so steering, brakes, and linkage stay tight and predictable.
Plan downtime and parts needs ahead of seasonal peaks, using the routine tasks as a checklist.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, it’s practical to use digitally; you can zoom diagrams and search terms while you’re at the machine.

Q: Is it worth printing sections of this manual?

A: Many techs print the key maintenance and inspection pages to keep in the service truck or workshop for quick reference.

Safety Note

Always follow the manual’s safety instructions and lockout procedures before inspecting, adjusting, or servicing the loader.

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III. Table of Contents
I. Assembly groups -overview ………………………………………………………………………………………………………4
II. Outline of the contents of this manual. ……………………………………………………………………………………….4
III. Table of Contents. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..5
1 Notes and Safety Instructions. …………………………………………………………………….. 1-1
1.1 Notes on the safety instructions. …………………………………………………………………………………………….1-1
1.2 Allocation of personnel. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………1-1
1.3 Intended use of the wheel loader. ……………………………………………………………………………………………1-2
1.3.1 Load capacity table. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..1-2
1.4 Safety Instructions. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………1-3
1.4.1 General. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………1-3
1.4.2 General use of the wheel loader. ………………………………………………………………………………………..1-3
1.4.3 Working with the wheel loader. …………………………………………………………………………………………..1-4
1.4.4 Safety instructions for emergency situations. ……………………………………………………………………….1-6
2 Getting acquainted with the wheel loader. …………………………………………………….. 2-1
2.1 Warning notices and adhesive labels ………………………………………………………………………………………2-1
2.2 Operating and control elements in the cab. ………………………………………………………………………………2-2
2.3 Dashboard. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………2-2
3 Starting the wheel loader. …………………………………………………………………………….. 3-1
3.1 Before entering the wheel loader. …………………………………………………………………………………………….3-1
3.2 Leaving and entering the wheel loader. …………………………………………………………………………………….3-1
3.3 Adjusting the driver`s seat. …………………………………………………………………………………………………….3-2
3.3.1 Weight adjustment. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….3-2
3.3.2 Height adjustment. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..3-2
3.3.3 Arm rests. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..3-2
3.3.4 Arm rest inclination. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………3-2
3.3.5 Back-rest adjustment……………………………………………………………………………………………………….3-3
3.3.6 Longitudinal adjustment. …………………………………………………………………………………………………..3-3
3.3.7 Safety belt. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….3-3
3.4 Steering column adjustment. ………………………………………………………………………………………………….3-4
3.5 Rack. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3-4
3.6 Indoor lighting. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….3-4
3.7 Exterior rear view mirrors. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………3-4
3.8 Dashboard. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3-5
3.9 Starting the engine. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3-6
3.9.1 Before starting. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….3-6
3.9.2 Starting the engine. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….3-6
3.10 Driving ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..3-7
3.10.1 Driving forward…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3-7
3.10.2 Driving backward ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..3-7
3.10.3 Changing direction. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….3-8
3.10.4 Shifting gears ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….3-8
3.10.4.1 Differential lock. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3-9
3.10.5 Safety instructions related to driving. ………………………………………………………………………………… 3-10
3.10.6 Inching. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3-10
3.10.7 Braking. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3-10
3.10.8 Stopping. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3-10
3.10.9 Parking. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3-11
3.10.10 Driving at night. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3-11
3.10.11 Driving in the rain or with dirty window panes. ……………………………………………………………………. 3-12
3.10.12 Damp window panes. …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3-12
3.10.13 Cab heating. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3-13
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3.10.14 Driving on public roads. ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3-13
3.10.15 Line-of-sight obstruction. ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3-14
3.10.16 Cross-country driving
4. Working with the wheel loader. …………………………………………………………………….. 4-1
4.1 Safety instructions concerning work with the vehicle ………………………………………………………………….4-1
4.2 Connecting attachments ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….4-3
4.2.1 Using the Quick Disconnect Coupler. ………………………………………………………………………………….4-3
4.2.2 Switching the attachment hydraulics . ……………………………………………………………………………….. 4-4
4.2.3 Retracting the QDC bolts . ………………………………………………………………………………………………..4-4
4.3 Working with the bucket ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….4-5
4.3.1 Picking up material. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………4-5
4.3.2 Driving with load. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..4-6
4.3.3 Dumping material. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………4-7
4.3.4 Emergency lowering. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….4-7
4.4 Working with the pallet forks. …………………………………………………………………………………………………4-7
4.5 Road sweeping. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..4-8
4.6 Transportation. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….4-9
4.6.1 Check list for transporting the wheel loader ………………………………………………………………………….4-9
4.7 Towing. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4-10
4.7.1 Safety instructions towing. ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 4-10
4.7.2 Towing preparations. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4-11
4.7.3 After towing. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4-12
5 Maintenance of the wheel loader. …………………………………………………………………. 5-1
5.1 Technical inspections. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..5-1
5.2 Checklist: Maintenance plan. …………………………………………………………………………………………………5-1
5.2.1 Service intervals. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..5-2
5.2.2 Consumables. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5-2
5.2.3 Maintenance overview. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………5-2
5.2.4 Table of maintenance intervals. ………………………………………………………………………………………….5-3
5.3 Lubrication plan ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………5-4
5.3.1 Notes. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………5-4
5.3.2 Hoisting gear. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….5-4
5.3.3 Articulated pendulum joint. ………………………………………………………………………………………………..5-5
5.3.4 Steering cylinder. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….5-5
5.4 Engine. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………5-6
5.4.1 Overview. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..5-6
5.4.2 Checking the engine oil level. …………………………………………………………………………………………….5-7
5.4.3 Changing the engine oil. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………5-7
5.4.4 Changing the engine oil filter. …………………………………………………………………………………………….5-8
5.4.5 Changing the fuel filter. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..5-8
5.4.6 Changing the preliminary filter. …………………………………………………………………………………………..5-9
5.4.7 Checking the V-belt. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..5-9
5.4.8 Cleaning the air filter. …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5-10
5.4.9 Cleaning the radiator. …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5-11
5.5 Fuel system……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5-11
5.5.1 Cleaning the fuel tank. …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5-11
5.6 Electrical installation. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 5-12
5.6.1 Notes. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 5-12
5.6.2 Battery. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5-12
5.6.3 Replacing fuses. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5-13
5.6.4 Table – Fuse assignment ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5-13
5.7 Hydraulic system. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5-14
5.7.1 Overview. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5-14
5.7.2 Notes. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 5-14
5.7.3 Checking the hydraulic oil level ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 5-15

5.7.5 Draining water/oil (if organic oil is used). …………………………………………………………………………… 5-15
5.7.6 Changing the hydraulic oil filter ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 5-16
5.7.7 Cleaning the hydraulic oil cooler. ……………………………………………………………………………………… 5-18
5.7.8 Changing the hydrostatic filter. ………………………………………………………………………………………… 5-19
5.8 Brake system. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5-19
5.8.1 Checking the brake fluid…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 5-19
5.9 Chassis. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5-20
5.9.1 Checking the axle oil level (front and rear axle)…………………………………………………………………… 5-21
5.9.2 Changing the axle oil (front and rear axle). ………………………………………………………………………… 5-21
5.9.3 Changing the axle oil (wheel hub). ……………………………………………………………………………………. 5-22
5.10 Windscreen washer system ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5-22
5.10.1 Cleaning agent. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5-22
5.11 Cleaning and preservation. ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5-23
5.11.1 Cleaning the engine. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5-23
5.11.2 Preservation. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5-23
6 Faults. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 6-1
6.1 Table of fault messages. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….6-1
7 Technical data. ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 7-1
7.1 Table of general technical data. ………………………………………………………………………………………………7-1
7.2 Table of dimensions. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….7-2
7.3 Consumables. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..7-3
7.3.1 Table of lubricants and oils. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….7-3
7.3.2 Fuel. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..7-4
7.3.3 Table of filling quantities. …………………………………………………………………………………………………..7-4
7.4 Tire pressures. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….7-5
7.5 Miscellaneous. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….7-5
7.5.1 Noise level. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….7-5
7.5.2 Vibrations of earth-moving machinery. …………………………………………………………………………………7-5
7.5.3 Space for a fire extinguisher. ……………………………………………………………………………………………..7-5
8 Service. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 8-1
8.1 Certificate of delivery. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………8-1
8.1.1 Check list to be completed upon delivery of the wheel loader in conjunction with a demonstration. .8-1
8.1.2 Check list 1st inspection (50 operating hours). …………………………………………………………………….. 8-2
8.1.3 Check list Maintenance Certificate A. ………………………………………………………………………………….8-4
8.1.4 Check list Maintenance Certificate B. …………………………………………………………………………………8-4
8.1.5 Check list Maintenance Certificate C. …………………………………………………………………………………8-5
8.1.6 Summary of time-dependent maintenance work. …………………………………………………………………..8-7
Appendix C:Proof of Inspections
C.1 Proof of lubrication and maintenance work. ……………………………………………………………………………. C-1