Takeuchi TB020 Compact Excavator Operators Manual (OD3-106E0)

On a small excavator like the Takeuchi TB020, you’re usually working tight jobsites—driveways, utilities, landscaping—often on uneven or muddy ground, close to buildings and services. This operators manual is what I keep handy to remind myself and new operators how the controls should feel, how the machine should react under load, and what to check before something turns into a repair bill. If, for example, the boom feels jumpy when you’re trenching near a foundation, this is the book you use to verify proper operating technique and daily checks before assuming there’s a hydraulic fault.

Applications & Use Cases

• Train a new operator on proper control use so they don’t shock-load the boom or slew on slopes.
• Plan daily walk‑around checks to catch loose tracks, leaks, or cracked hoses before a full shift.
• Improve grading and backfilling habits so you don’t overwork the swing motor or bucket linkage.
• Verify correct travel and swing behavior when tracking over rough ground or loading trucks.
• Refine working near obstacles, using the manual’s guidance to maintain visibility and load awareness.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, a digital copy works well; just make sure it’s saved offline so you can open it without signal.

Q: Is it worth printing parts of it?

A: Many techs print the operating basics and daily checks, laminate them, and keep them in the toolbox for quick reference.

Safety Note

Always follow the manual’s operating guidance before moving the machine, especially on slopes or in tight areas.

Takeuchi TB020 Compact Excavator Index:

Introduction
Safety Instructions
Before Operation
3
During Operation
5
During Inspection and Maintenance
11
Part Names and Functions
PartNames
………………….„ 14
Levers at-vd Instruments
14
Seat and seat belt
22
Radio „
. 23
24
Operation
Before Starting Operation
25
Starting the Engine
26
Stopping the Engine
27
Operating the Levers and Pedals 28
Operation: Travel ,
„ 29
Operation: Hoe Attachment
30
Work q)erations
. 32
Operating the Road Protector
32
Blade Operation
33
Using the Auxiliary Ports
……… . 34
Cautions On Handhng
a Hydraulic Breaker
35
Transporting the Excavator
38
Peculiarities Of Hydraulic Equipment .
39
Inspection and Maintenance
Tilfrg Up the Cab
40
40
the Crawler Bett Tension 41
Cautions on
Rut*er Crawlers
_ 41
Replacing Rubber Crawlers
44
Changing the Hydraulic Oil
45
Replacing the Return Filter 46
Changing the Gear Oil .
47
Inspecting and Sewicing
the Fuel System
48
Cleaning and Replacing
the Air Cleaner Element
. 49
Changing the Engine Oil
Replacing the Engine Oil Filter
Cleaning the Radiator and
the Coolant
Adjusting and Replacing the Fan Belt
Inspecting the Battery .
Charging the Battery
Handing Booster Cables
Replacing the Bucket Teeth
Adjusting the Bucket/Arrn Gap
Replacing the Bucket .
Cautions on Handling the Stay Dampers
in Cold Weather
Care in Long-term Storage „.„.
•Inspection and Maintenance Chart
Troubleshooting
Tightening Torques
Lubricants Chart
Options
Ordering Parts
Ordering Parts and Notifying
of Problems
Standard Accessories
Main Specifications
Major Dirnensions .
Operating Ranges .
IJnit Performance
Hydraulic System Diagram
Electrical System Diagram
Lifting Capacities „

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