Takeuchi TB138FR, TB153FR, TB180FR Hydraulic Excavator Operators Manual (AL5E004)

Format: PDF (Printable Document)

File Language: English

File Pages: 247

File Size: 5.11 MB (Speed Download Link)

Brand: Takeuchi

Model: TB138FR, TB153FR, TB180FR Hydraulic Excavator

Book No: AL5E004

Type of Document: Operators Manual

Categories: PDF, Takeuchi PDF

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Takeuchi TB138FR, TB153FR, TB180FR Hydraulic Excavator Operators Manual (AL5E004)

On these Takeuchi FR excavators you’re usually working tight jobsites—street repairs, foundation work, utilities—often on uneven ground with people and traffic nearby. This operators manual is what I keep handy to run the machine the way it was designed, without beating it up. It walks you through what each control does, how the machine should feel under load, and the daily checks that keep you from losing a shift to a simple fault. If, for example, the upper structure is slow to swing or feels jumpy when you’re tucked in close to a wall, this is the book I use to verify control settings and correct operating procedure before I start blaming components.

Applications & Use Cases

Confirm proper control use when working close to obstacles where the full-rotation design can be confusing.
Plan daily walk‑around checks to spot leaks, loose hardware, or track issues before they turn into downtime.
Adjust operating habits for trenching on slopes so you don’t overload the swing or undercarriage.
Verify correct use of work modes to avoid lugging the engine or overworking the hydraulics.
Improve load awareness when lifting pipes or structures with limited visibility around the machine.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, as long as the file is readable offline; just protect the device from vibration, dust, and moisture.

Q: Is it worth printing parts of this manual?

A: I’d print the control layout and daily check pages, laminate them, and keep them in the toolbox for quick reference.

Safety Note

Always follow the manual’s operating guidance before trusting your instincts, especially on slopes, near edges, or around other workers.

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Takeuchi TB138FR, TB153FR, TB180FR Hydraulic Excavator Index:

OPERA TOR’S MANUAL
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
■ SlGNAL WORDS
■ EXPLANATION OF GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS
INTRODUCTION
MACHINE DESCRIPTlON
CONTENTS
SAFETY
- General Precautions
  - Observe all safety rules
  - 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
- 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
  - 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 tilting up the platform
  - 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 < TB138FR / TB153FR >
  - Disconnect the battery
  - Avoid battery hazards
  - Have a Takeuchi service agent repair welding cracks or other damage
  - Vibrations to which the operator is subjected
  - Checks after maintenance
  - Disposing of wastes
- Safety Signs (Decals)
CONTROLS
- Names of Components
- Names of Components < TB138FR / TB153FR >
- Names of Components < TB180FR >
- Doors and Covers
  - Starter Key
  - Cab Door
  - Front Window
  - Lower Front Window
  - Side Window
  - Tool Case
  - Rear Cover
  - Engine Hood
  - Fuel Filler Cap
- Seat and Seat Belt
  - Seat
  - Seat Belt
- Instrument Cluster
  - Warning Lamps
  - Indicators
  - Meters
- Switches
  - Starter Switch
  - Battery Switch
  - Horn Button
  - Decel. Button
  - Automatic Decel. Button < TB180FR >
  - Throttle Controller < TB180FR >
  - Attachment Interference Switch
  - Travel Speed Switch
  - First AuxiliaryHydraulicSwitches
  - Light Switch
  - Wiper Switch (Cab)
- Levers and Pedals
  - Safety Lock Lever
  - Operating Levers
  - Throttle Lever < TB138FR / TB153FR >
  - Blade Lever
  - Travel Levers
  - Offset Pedal
- Accessories
  - Heater (Cab)
  - Interior Light (Cab)
  - Cigarette Lighter (Cab)
  - Ashtray (Cab)
  - External Power Sockets (for EU)
  - Radio
  - First Auxiliary Hydraulic Lines
OPERATION
- Before Starting Operation
  - Mounting and Dismounting
  - Walk-Around Inspection
  - Daily Inspection
  - Before Starting the Engine
- Starting and Stopping the Engine < TB138FR / TB153FR >
  - Starting the Engine
  - Warming Up the Engine
  - Stopping the Engine
- Starting and Stopping the Engine < TB180FR >
  - 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
  - Attachment Interference Switch / Interference Prevention System
  - Operating the Working Equipment
  - Operating the First Auxiliary Hydraulics
- 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 contact a Takeuchi sales or service outlet to
- Handling Rubber Crawlers
  - Prohibited Actions
  - Cautions
TRANSPORT
- Loading and Unloading
- Hoisting the Machine < TB138FR / TB153FR>
- Hoisting the Machine < TB180FR>
- 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
  - Tools
  - 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
  - Inspecting the Water Separator
  - 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
- Every 50 Hours
  - Inspecting and Adjusting the Crawler Tension
  - Lubricating the Slew Bearing
  - Inspecting the Battery Fluid Level and Replenishing
  - Draining the Fuel Tank
- Every 100 Hours
  - Cleaning the Water Separator
- After First 250 Hours (New Machines Only)
  - Replacing the Travel Motor Gear Oil
- Every 250 Hours
  - Replacing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter
  - Inspecting and Adjusting the Fan Belt
  - Cleaning the Air Cleaner
  - Cleaning the Radiator Fins and Oil Cooler Fins
- Every 500 Hours
  - Replacing the Hydraulic Oil Return Filter
  - Replacing the Fuel Filter
- Every 1000 Hours
  - Cleaning the Engine Cooling System
  - Replacing the Air Cleaner Element
  - Replacing the Air Breather Filter < TB153FR / TB180FR >
  - Replacing the Travel 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
  - Replacing the Hydraulic Oil and Cleaning the Suction Strainer
  - Inspecting the Engine Fuel Injection Timing
  - Inspecting the Engine Fuel Injection Valve
- When Required
  - Inspecting and Replenishing the Windshield Washer Fluid
  - Lubricating the Levers and Pedal
  - Adjusting the Gap Between the Bucket and Arm < TB180FR >
  - Replacing the Bucket
  - Replacing the Bucket Teeth and the Side Cutters < V13 Tooth >
  - Replacing the Bucket Teeth and the Side Cutters < 18S Tooth >
  - Tilting Up the Platform
  - Inspecting the Rubber Crawlers
  - Replacing the Rubber Crawlers < TB138FR / TB153FR >
  - Replacing the Rubber Crawlers < TB180FR >
- Long-term Storage
TROUBLESHOOTING
- Symptoms that are not Malfunctions
- If the Engine Overheats
- If the Battery Goes Dead
- If a Fuse Blows
  - Inspecting and Replacing the Fuse
  - Inspecting the Fusible Link
- After the Fuel Runs Out
  - Bleeding the Air from the Fuel System
- 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)
- Switching the Lever Pattern
  - Switching the Lever Pattern
- 3-Hole Bucket < TB180FR >
  - Changing the Link Arm Installation Position
- Hydraulic Breaker
  - Precautions on Operating
  - Replace the Hydraulic Oil Regularly!
- Load Safety Device
  - Emergency Shut-off Valve
  - Overload Warning Device
- Accumulator
  - Operating the Machine with Accumulator
- Second Auxiliary Hydraulics
  - Second Auxiliary Hydraulic Lines
  - Second Auxiliary Hydraulic Switch
- Third Auxiliary Hydraulics < TB153FR / TB180FR >
  - Third Auxiliary Hydraulic Lines
  - Third Auxiliary Hydraulic Switch and Button
  - Third Auxiliary Hydraulics Warning Lamp
- Fourth Auxiliary Hydraulics < TB180FR >
  - Fourth Auxiliary Hydraulic Lines
  - Selector Button (2nd or 4th Aux.)
  - Second / Fourth Auxiliary Hydraulic Switch
- Travel Alarm
- Fuel Supply Pump < TB180FR >
- Air Conditioner
  - 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)
  - Air Conditioner Switch
  - Temperature Control Dial
  - Fan Switch
  - Airflow Mode Control Dial
  - Outlets
  - Heating and Dehumidifying (in cold weather or when the humidity is high)
  - Cooling
  - Defogging the Windows
  - Cleaning the Condenser
  - Inspecting and Adjusting the Air Conditioner Belt
  - Cleaning the Filters
  - Inspecting the Refrigerant (gas) Level
  - Off-Season Inspection
  - Condition of the Refrigerant
- Immobilizer System
  - Keys
  - Re-Registration of the Keys
INDEX
- A ~ C
- D ~ I
- I ~ M
- M ~ R
- R ~ T
- T ~ W
Fourth Published February 2007
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