Takeuchi TB1140 Hydraulic Excavator Operators Manual (AN2E003)

Format: PDF (Printable Document)

File Language: English

File Pages: 233

File Size: 6.87 MB (Speed Download Link)

Brand: Takeuchi

Model: TB1140 Hydraulic Excavator

Book No: AN2E003

Serial No: 514200001-

Type of Document: Operators Manual

Categories: PDF, Takeuchi PDF

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Takeuchi TB1140 Hydraulic Excavator Operators Manual (AN2E003)

Takeuchi TB1140 Hydraulic Excavator Operators Manual (AN2E003) (SN 514200001-)

On a big excavator like the Takeuchi TB1140, you’re usually working in tight, rough jobsites—deep utility trenches, foundation digs, slope work—where stability, control feel, and visibility matter. This operators manual is what I keep handy to explain what each control does, how the machine should behave under load, and how to set it up for the day so it doesn’t fight you or wear out early. If, for example, the boom feels jumpy when you’re trimming a trench wall, I’d use this to verify the proper operating modes and control habits before assuming there’s a hydraulic fault.

Applications & Use Cases

Set up daily walk‑around checks so you can spot leaks, loose hardware, or track issues before they shut you down.
Learn proper control use on uneven ground to keep the TB1140 stable when swinging heavy pipe or working near edges.
Understand work modes and travel behavior so you don’t overload the machine or strain the drive motors.
Improve visibility and swing planning around trucks, utilities, and spotters to avoid collisions and rework.
Adopt good digging and backfilling habits that reduce track, bucket, and pin wear over time.

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 even with no signal.

Q: Is it worth printing sections of this manual?

A: Many operators print the daily checks and control layouts, laminate them, and keep them in the cab for quick reference.

Safety Note

Always follow the manual’s operating guidance and never rely on “feel” alone when working on slopes, near people, or around buried utilities.

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Takeuchi TB1140 Hydraulic Excavator Index:

Cover
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
- SlGNAL WORDS
- EXPLANATION OF GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS
INTRODUCTION
- Foreword
- Manual storage compartment
- Serial numbers
MACHINE DESCRIPTlON
- Front, rear, Ieft and right
- Designated operations
- Features
- Break-in period
CONTENTS
SAFETY
- General Precautions
  - Observe all safety rules
  - When a problem is found on the machine
  - Operating temperature range
  - Wear appropriate clothing and personal protective equipment
  - Provide a fire extinguisher and first aid kit
  - Never remove safety equipment
  - Use a signal person and flagman
  - Be sure to lock the safety lock lever before leaving the operator’s seat
  - Avoid fire and explosion hazards
  - Exhaust fumes from the engine can kill
  - Handling asbestos dust
  - Be careful not to get crushed or cut
  - Using optional products
  - Never modify the machine
- Preparing Precautions
  - Know the working area
  - Alway keep the machine clean
  - Perform inspection and maintenance daily
  - Cautions in the operator’s compartment
  - Emergency Exit
- Starting Precautions
  - Maintain three point contact when mounting and dismounting
  - Clear the area of other persons before starting the machine
  - Start the engine from the operator’s seat
  - Starting with jumper cables
  - After starting the engine
  - In cold weather
- Operating Precautions
  - Ensure good visibility
  - Do not permit riders on the machine
  - Check for safety in the surrounding area before starting
  - Check the position of the undercarriage (tracks) before traveling
  - Travel safety
  - Cautions on traveling on slopes
  - Operate on snow or ice with extra care
  - Do not move the bucket over the heads of people
  - Insure driver safety before loading trucks
  - Keep a safe distance from electrical power lines
  - Watch out for hazardous working conditions
  - Operating on slopes is dangerous
  - Never slew (swing) sideways with excessive weights
  - Watch boom clearance
  - Excavators are not designed for lifting loads
  - Danger of flying objects
  - Cautions on Towing
- Stopping Precautions
  - Park safely
- Transporting Precautions
  - Load and unload the machine safely
  - Hoist the machine safely
  - Transport the machine safely
- Maintenance Precautions
  - Attach a “DO NOT OPERATE” tag
  - Use the correct tools
  - Replace important safety parts periodically
  - Anti-explosive lighting
  - Do not allow unauthorized personnel in the work area
  - Prepare the work area
  - Always clean the machine
  - Stop the engine before performing maintenance
  - Stay clear of moving parts
  - Securely block the machine or any component that may fall
  - Securely block the working equipment
  - Secure the engine hood or cover when opened
  - Cautions on working on the machine
  - Place heavy objects in a stable position
  - Use caution when fueling
  - Handling of hoses
  - Be careful with hot and pressurized components
  - Be careful with hot cooling systems
  - Be careful with fluids under pressure
  - Release all pressure before working on the hydraulic system
  - Handling of the Accumulator
  - Be careful with grease under pressure
  - Disconnect the battery
  - Avoid battery hazards
  - Have a Takeuchi service agent repair welding
  - Vibrations to which the operator is subjected
  - Checks after maintenance
  - Disposing of wastes
  - Handling of poisonous chemicals
- Safety Signs (Decals)
CONTROLS
- Names of Components
- Covers
  - Starter Key
  - Front Covers (Tool Box)
  - Center Cover
  - Side Cover
  - Engine Hood
  - Maintenance Cover
  - Fuel Filler Cap
- Cab
  - Cab Door
  - Front Window
  - Lower Front Window
  - Side Windows
  - Emergency Exit
- Seat and Seat Belt
  - Seat
  - Seat Belt
- Instrument Cluster
  - Warning Lamps
  - Indicators
  - Meters
  - Multi-Data Display
- Switches
  - Starter Switch
  - Engine Shutdown Switch
  - Horn Button
  - Decel. Button
  - Travel Speed Switch
  - Power Mode Buttons
  - Throttle Buttons
  - Automatic Decel. Switch
  - Light Switch
  - Wiper Switch
  - Beacon Lamp Switch
- Levers and Pedals
  - Safety Lock Lever
  - Operating Levers
  - Blade Lever
  - Travel Levers
  - Boom Swing Pedal
- Air Conditioner
  - CAUTIONS ON USE
  - Ventilate periodically
  - Always maintain good visibility
  - Do not overcool
  - Do not turn the air conditioner on until the engine is started
  - Let hot air out first
  - Caution on refrigerant (gas)
  - Off-Season Inspection
  - NAMES OF COMPONENTS
  - Air Conditioner Switch
  - Temperature Control Dial
  - Fan Switch
  - Airflow Mode Control Dial
  - Outlets
  - Cup Holder
  - OPERATION
  - Heating and Dehumidifying (in cold weather or when the humidity is high)
  - Cooling
  - Defogging the Windows
- Accessories
  - External Power Sockets (for EU)
  - 12 V Power Socket (Option)
  - Interior Light
  - Mirrors
  - Cigarette Lighter
  - Ashtray
  - First Auxiliary Hydraulic Lines
  - Detent mode switch (D) (optional)
  - High-Flow Hydraulic System (If equipped)
  - Radio
OPERATION
- Before Starting Operation
  - Mounting and Dismounting
  - Walk-Around Inspection
  - Daily Inspection
- Starting and Stopping the Engine
  - Before Starting the Engine
  - Starting the Engine
  - Warming Up the Engine
  - Stopping the Engine
- Machine Operation
  - Lever Pattern (ISO Pattern)
  - Lever Pattern (JCB Pattern)
  - Warming Up the Machine (Hydraulic Oil)
  - Inspection After Warm-up
  - Operating the Travel Levers
  - Operating the Working Equipment
  - Operating the First Auxiliary Hydraulics
  - Operating the Second Auxiliary Hydraulics (option)
- Operating Procedures
  - Prohibited Operations
  - Cautions on Operating
  - Cautions on Traveling on Slopes
  - Getting Out of Mud
  - Operations Possible with this Machine
- Parking the Machine
  - Parking
  - Inspection and Checks After Stopping the Engine
- Handling in Cold Weather
  - Preparing for Cold Weather
  - Cautions after Completing Operations
  - After Cold Weather is Over
- Handling Rubber Crawlers
  - Prohibited Actions
  - Cautions
TRANSPORT
- Loading and Unloading
- Hoisting the Machine
- Securing the Machine
- Cautions on Transporting
MAINTENANCE
- General
  - Maintenance Description
  - Cautions on Maintenance
- Service Data
  - Lubricant and Fuel Chart
  - Replace the hydraulic oil regularly.
  - Expendables
  - Tightening Torques
- Important Parts
- Maintenance Chart
- Walk-Around Inspection
  - Inspecting by Opening the Engine Hood and Covers
  - Inspecting by Walking Around the Machine
  - Inspecting While Sitting in the Operator’s Seat
- Daily Inspection (Every 10 Hours)
  - Inspecting and Replenishing the Coolant
  - Inspecting and Replenishing the Engine Oil
  - Cleaning the Dust Screen
  - Inspecting the Water Separator and Fuel Filters
  - Inspecting the Fuel Level
  - Inspecting the Hydraulic Oil Level and Replenishing
  - Lubricating the Working Equipment
- After First 50 Hours (New Machines Only)
  - Replacing the Hydraulic Oil Return Filter
  - Replacing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
  - Inspecting and Adjusting the Fan Belt
  - Replacing the Pilot Line Filter
- Every 50 Hours
  - Inspecting and Adjusting the Crawler Tension
  - Inspecting the Battery Fluid Level and Replenishing
  - Draining the Fuel Tank
- After First 250 Hours (New Machines Only)
  - Replacing the Travel Motor Gear Oil
  - Replacing the Slew Motor Gear Oil
- Every 250 Hours
  - Cleaning the Air Cleaner
  - Inspecting the Slew Motor Gear Oil
  - Maintenance of the Air Conditioner
  - Inspecting the refrigerant (gas) level
  - Cleaning the Cooler Fins
  - Inspecting and Adjusting the Fan Belt
- Every 500 Hours
  - Lubricating the Slew Bearing
  - Replacing the Fuel Filters
  - Replacing the Feed Pump Filter
  - Replacing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
- Every 1000 Hours
  - Cleaning the Engine Cooling System
  - Replacing the Air Cleaner Elements
  - Replacing the Air Breather Filter
  - Replacing the Hydraulic Oil Return Filter
  - Replacing the Pilot Line Filter
  - Replacing the Travel Motor Gear Oil
  - Replacing the Slew Motor Gear Oil
  - Inspecting and Adjusting the Engine Valve Clearance
  - Retightening the Engine Cylinder Head Bolts
  - Inspecting the Engine Fuel Injection Pressure and Spray Condition
- Every 2000 Hours
  - Inspecting the Engine Fuel Injection Timing
  - Inspecting the Engine Fuel Injection Valve
- Every 4000 Hours
  - Replacing the Hydraulic Oil and Cleaning the Suction Strainer
- When Required
  - Replacing the Bucket Teeth and the Side Cutters
  - Adjusting the Gap Between the Bucket and Arm
  - Inspecting and Replenishing the Windshield Washer Fluid
  - Draining the Water Separator
  - Replacing the Bucket
  - Lubricating the Levers and Pedal
  - Inspecting the Rubber Crawlers
  - Replacing the Rubber Crawlers
- Long-term Storage
TROUBLESHOOTING
- Symptoms that are not Malfunctions
- If the Engine Overheats
- If the Battery Goes Dead
- After the Fuel Runs Out
  - Bleeding the Air from the Fuel System
- If a Fuse Blows
  - Inspecting and Replacing the Fuse
  - Inspecting the Fusible Links
- If a Warning Lamp Flashes
- Other Symptoms
- To Lower the Boom
- Towing
SPECIFICATIONS
- Main Specifications
- Machine Dimensions
- Operating Range
- Lifting Capacities
OPTIONS
- General Precautions
  - Precautions on Safety
  - Precautions on Installing Attachments
  - Precautions on Operating Attachments
- Safety Signs (Decals)
- Attachment Combination Table
- Switching the Lever Pattern
  - Switching the Lever Pattern
- Hydraulic Breaker
  - Precautions on Operating
  - Replace the hydraulic oil regularly
- Travel Alarm
- Fuel Supply Pump
- Load Safety Device
  - Emergency shut-off valve
  - Overload Warning Device
- Second Auxiliary Hydraulics
  - Second Auxiliary Hydraulic Lines
  - Second Auxiliary Hydraulic Switch
- Third Auxiliary Hydraulics
  - Third Auxiliary Hydraulic Lines
  - Third Auxiliary Hydraulic Switch and Button
  - Third Auxiliary Hydraulics Warning Lamp
- Fourth Auxiliary Hydraulics
  - Fourth Auxiliary Hydraulic Lines
  - Selector Button (2nd or 4th Aux.)
  - Second / Fourth Auxiliary Hydraulic Switch
- Air Suspension Seat
- Biodegradable Oil
  - Biodegradable oil
  - Replacing the hydraulic oil with biodegradable oil
- Optional Equipment Mass
INDEX
- A ~ C
- D ~ H
- I ~ M
- M ~ R
- R ~ U
- U ~ W
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