Takeuchi TKB52-S Hydraulic Hammer Service Manual

On a small hammer like the Takeuchi TKB52-S, you’re usually breaking concrete, rock, or asphalt in dusty, hard‑hitting conditions. This service manual is what I’d keep on hand when the hammer starts losing impact, leaking oil around the tool, or running too hot. It walks you through how to trace a performance issue, strip the hammer down in the right order, inspect wear parts, and put it back together without guessing. For example, if the hammer is striking weakly, I’d use this manual to verify oil flow and gas charge, then isolate whether the problem is in the hammer itself or the carrier.

Applications & Use Cases

• Confirm a fault before buying expensive internal parts by following step-by-step checks.
• Disassemble and reassemble the hammer correctly so seals, bushings, and pins seat and align properly.
• Trace hydraulic leaks and external oil weeps back to specific seals or fittings.
• Verify adjustments after repairs so the hammer hits correctly and doesn’t side-load the tool.
• Troubleshoot low power by separating carrier-side issues from hammer-side problems.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, it’s practical to keep it on a tablet or laptop so you can zoom diagrams and search terms while working at the machine.

Q: Should I print the whole manual?

A: Most techs just print the key procedures and torque sheets they need for the specific job to keep near the bench.

Safety Note

Always depressurize the hydraulic and gas systems and secure the hammer before loosening any fittings or fasteners.

Takeuchi TKB52-S Hydraulic Hammer Index:

Operation
Foreword
This manual
Important safety information
Warranty
Spare part orders
Product numbers
Model and serial number
Manufacturer
Copyright notice
Modifications and corrections to the product
Product introduction
Overview
Removal from package
Lifting instructions
Main parts
Safety
General safety
Safety instructions
Operation
Operating instructions
Daily operation
Mounting and dismounting the hammer
Movement
Special conditions of use
Storage

Lubrication
Hammer tool greasing
Recommended greases
Manual greasing
Carrier hydraulic oil
Requirements for hydraulic oil
Oil cooler
Oil filter

Maintenance
Routine maintenance
Overview
Inspection and maintenance by the operator
Inspection and maintenance by the dealer
Maintenance intervals
In special applications
Other maintenance procedures
Changing the tool
Wear limits and lubricants for tool removal
Removal of tool on the S-model
Installation of tool on the S-model
Lower tool bushing
Wear limits and lubricants for lower tool bushing
Removal of lower tool bushing

Installation of lower tool bushing
Troubleshooting
The hammer does not start
The hammer operates irregularly
but the blow has full power
The hammer operates irregularly
and blow has no power
Impact rate slows down
The hammer does not stop or has run-on
Oil overheats
Recurrent tool failure
Further assistance

Specifications
Hammer specifications
Technical specifications
Main dimensions
Mounting bracket specifications
Tool specifications

Workshop
Disassembly and assembly
Safety
Main components
Releasing hydraulic pressure from hammer
Releasing pressure from accumulator
Housing plates
Valve body and distributor
Pressure accumulator
Charging accumulators
Body parts
Disassembly and assembly
Tie rods
Testing
Measuring hammer circuit
Measuring hammer operating pressure
Service tools
Special service tools
Standard service tools

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