Format: PDF (Printable Document)
File Language: English
File Pages: 70
File Size: 12.89 MB (Speed Download Link)
Brand: Takeuchi
Model: TB216H Mini Excavator
Book No: REV 041024
Type of Document: Operators Manual
$ 40
On a TB216H, you’re usually working tight sites—driveways, utilities, landscaping—often on uneven or soft ground where you’re shifting between diesel and electric power. This operators manual is what I keep handy to run the machine the way it was designed, not just “good enough.” It helps you understand what each control is doing, how the hybrid system behaves under load, and how to spot trouble early. For example, if the machine feels sluggish in electric mode or the hydraulics react differently when you swing on a slope, this is the document I’d use to verify correct operating procedures and daily checks before assuming something is broken.
Applications & Use Cases
FAQ
Q: Can I keep this manual on my phone or tablet for use on site?
A: Yes, a digital copy works well; you can zoom diagrams and search terms quickly while standing next to the machine.
Q: Is it worth printing parts of the manual?
A: I’d print the control layout and daily check pages, laminate them, and keep them in the cab for quick reference in dirty or wet conditions.
Safety Note
Always follow the operating practices in this manual before moving, lifting, or swinging the machine near people, traffic, or obstacles.
Contents
1 General ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5
1.1 Liability and guarantee …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 6
1.2 Machine name plate ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 7
2 Safety instructions …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 8
2.1 Intended use ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 9
2.2 Incorrect use ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 10
2.3 Safety instructions in the owner’s manual ………………………………………………………………….. 11
2.4 Safety signs used …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 12
2.5 General safety instructions ………………………………………………………………………………………. 13
2.5.1 Personnel qualification …………………………………………………………………………………………. 13
2.5.2 Safety instructions for the operating personnel ……………………………………………………….. 14
2.6 Special safety instructions ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 15
2.7 Danger areas …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 15
2.7.1 Hazard areas in the surroundings of the excavator ………………………………………………….. 15
2.7.2 Electric hazard areas …………………………………………………………………………………………… 16
2.7.3 Hydraulic hazard areas ………………………………………………………………………………………… 20
2.7.4 Mechanical hazards caused by crushing, shearing, clamping, impacts ………………………. 21
2.8 Duties of the operating company ………………………………………………………………………………. 22
2.9 Regular safety briefings …………………………………………………………………………………………… 23
3 Machine description …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 24
3.1 Function description ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 24
3.2 Components ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 25
3.2.1 Electrical connection, main switch and cable holder with strain relief …………………………. 25
3.2.2 Bumper arrangement and rear flap ……………………………………………………………………….. 26
3.2.3 Electric motor ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 27
3.2.4 Frequency converter (FC) …………………………………………………………………………………….. 28
3.2.5 Coupling between electric motor and hydraulic pump ………………………………………………. 29
3.2.6 Hydraulic pump …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 30
3.2.7 Shuttle valve and hydraulic hoses …………………………………………………………………………. 31
3.2.8 AC/DC converter and relays (below the driver’s seat)……………………………………………… 32
3.2.9 Battery ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 33
3.2.10 Hour meters ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 34
3.2.11 Throttle lever and key switch …………………………………………………………………………….. 36
3.2.12 Electric fan for hydraulic cooling ………………………………………………………………………… 37
3.2.13 Potentiometer on the throttle linkage ………………………………………………………………….. 38
3.3 Technical data ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 39
4 Commissioning and installation …………………………………………………………………………………. 41
4.1 Conversion and assembly by Takeuchi……………………………………………………………………… 41
4.2 Commissioning ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 41
5 Operation …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 42
5.1 General safety instructions for operation ……………………………………………………………………. 42
5.2 Control and operation of the electric drive ………………………………………………………………….. 43
5.2.1 Switching on of the electric drive when the diesel is running …………………………………….. 43
5.2.2 Power outage when the electric drive is running ……………………………………………………… 43
5.3 Connection and switching on ……………………………………………………………………………………. 44
5.4 Switching off of the electric drive ………………………………………………………………………………. 45
6 Transport …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 46
7 Maintenance and cleaning ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 47
7.1 General safety instructions during maintenance …………………………………………………………. 47
7.2 General safety instructions for cleaning …………………………………………………………………….. 49
7.3 Hydraulics maintenance ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 50
7.4 Access to the diesel engine ……………………………………………………………………………………… 51
8 Testing of the electrics ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 52
8.1 PE conductor test …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 53
8.2 Insulation resistance test …………………………………………………………………………………………. 55
8.3 Residual voltage measurement ………………………………………………………………………………… 56
8.4 2.5 kV measurement for new systems ………………………………………………………………………. 58
8.5 Test book ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 59
9 Troubleshooting ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 61
9.1 Relay functions and troubleshooting …………………………………………………………………………. 61
9.2 Flash codes at the frequency converter …………………………………………………………………….. 64
10 Decommissioning and storage …………………………………………………………………………………… 65
11 Disassembly and disposal …………………………………………………………………………………………. 66
12 Index …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 67
13 Appendix …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 68
