Takeuchi TB015 Compact Excavator Workshop Manual (WC3-101E5) (SN 1153001-)

On a little TB015 that spends its life trenching, backfilling, and working in tight, muddy spots, this workshop manual is what I grab when the job goes beyond simple checks. It walks you through how to strip, inspect, and correctly put major components back together so the machine tracks straight, digs smooth, and doesn’t come back with the same fault. For example, if the boom starts drifting down or a travel motor feels weak, I use this manual to trace the hydraulic circuit, isolate the suspect parts, and then follow the proper reassembly and test steps after repair.

Applications & Use Cases

• Planning a repair before teardown so you know what to remove, in what order, and what to cap or support.
• Inspecting wear points on swing, boom, and undercarriage components and deciding what must be replaced versus reused.
• Tracing hydraulic issues like slow functions or creeping cylinders and verifying the fix with proper test procedures.
• Reinstalling major components—motors, pumps, valves—and checking alignment, routing, and sealing before startup.
• Setting up post-repair checks so you can test functions safely and catch leaks or misadjustments early.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, it works well digitally; you can zoom diagrams and search terms instead of flipping pages with greasy hands.

Q: Is it worth printing parts of it?

A: I usually print only the procedures I’m doing that day, keep them in a plastic sleeve, and mark notes as I go.

Safety Note

Always support raised components securely and bleed any stored pressure before loosening hydraulic or structural fasteners.

Takeuchi TB015 Compact Excavator Index:

GENERAL
SPECIFICATIONS
MACHINE CONFIGURATION
HYDRAULIC UNITS
TROUBLESHOOTING

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