Takeuchi TB153FR Compact Excavator Workshop Manual (CJ3E006) (SN 158300001-)

The TB153FR is a compact excavator that spends its life in tight jobsites—street repairs, utilities, landscaping—where you’re always working close to walls, traffic, or other machines. This workshop manual is what I’d pull out when I need a clear, step‑by‑step path to strip, inspect, and correctly reinstall major components without guesswork. If, for example, the house won’t slew smoothly or is drifting, I’d use this manual to trace the problem through the swing system, verify adjustments, and button everything back up safely.

Applications & Use Cases

• Plan major repairs on the boom, arm, or swing frame using structured disassembly and reassembly sequences.
• Chase hydraulic faults by following logical checks on pumps, control valves, and actuators.
• Inspect wear items—pins, bushings, slew bearings—so you can decide what must be replaced before reassembly.
• Verify correct routing of hoses, harnesses, and linkages after a teardown to prevent rub-through and misoperation.
• Confirm final checks after repairs, like testing travel, slew, and auxiliary functions before returning the machine to work.

FAQ

Q: Can I use this manual on a tablet in the field?

A: Yes, it’s practical on a tablet; you can zoom diagrams and keep it open beside the machine while you work.

Q: Is it worth printing sections of this manual?

A: Printing the procedures you’re doing that day is handy—you can mark notes, grease points, and torque steps without risking your device.

Safety Note

Always isolate the machine, release stored pressure, and support all raised components before starting any work guided by this manual.