Takeuchi TB230 Mini Excavator Operators Manual (AE8E908)

Format: PDF (Printable Document)

File Language: English

File Pages: 305

File Size: 35.90 MB (Speed Download Link)

Brand: Takeuchi

Model: TB230 Mini Excavator

Book No: AE8E908

Serial No: 130000003-

Type of Document: Operators Manual

Categories: PDF, Takeuchi PDF

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Takeuchi TB230 Mini Excavator Operators Manual (AE8E908)

Takeuchi TB230 Mini Excavator Operators Manual (AE8E908) (SN 130000003-)

On a TB230 working in tight residential lots or on rough commercial sites, this operators manual is what I’d keep handy to run the machine correctly and avoid beating it up. It walks you through what each control does, how the excavator should feel under load, and what to check before and after a shift. If, for example, the machine starts feeling “tippy” when you’re trenching along a slope, this is the document I’d use to verify operating positions, blade use, and safe travel habits before assuming something is mechanically wrong.

Applications & Use Cases

Daily walk‑around checks so you can spot leaks, loose hardware, or track issues before they turn into downtime.
Learning fine control of the boom and swing to work close to foundations, utilities, and trucks without striking anything.
Understanding machine behavior on uneven ground, including how to position the blade and upper structure for better stability.
Setting up safe lifting and loading routines when handling pipe, buckets, or small structures near people and traffic.
Reducing premature wear by using the controls, travel modes, and attachments the way the machine was designed.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, it’s practical to use a digital copy on a mobile device, as long as the screen is readable in sunlight and protected from dust and vibration.

Q: Is it worth printing parts of this manual?

A: Many operators print the daily checks, control layout, and basic procedures to laminate and keep in the cab for quick reference.

Safety Note

Always follow the manual’s operating limits and stay aware of ground conditions, bystanders, and overhead hazards before moving the machine.

📘 Show Index

Takeuchi TB230 Mini Excavator Index:

Cover
Safety alert symbol
- Signal words
- Introduction
  - Foreword
  - Manual storage compartment
  - Serial numbers
- Machine description
  - Front, rear, left and right
  - Designated operations
  - Break-in period
- Notes on reading this manual
Safety
- General precautions
- Precautions when preparing
- Precautions when starting
- Precautions when operating
- Precautions when stopping
- Precautions when transporting
- Precautions on maintenance
- Safety signs (decals)
Controls
- Names of components (Canopy)
- Names of components (Cab)
- Covers
  - Starter key
  - Right side cover
  - Engine hood
  - Left side cover
  - Fuel lid
  - Fuel filler port
  - Fuse box cover
- Cab
  - Cab door
  - Emergency exit
  - Front window
  - Lower front window
  - Side window
  - Sun shade
  - Emergency hammer (optional)
- Seat and seat belt
  - Seat
  - Seat belt
- Multi-information display
  - Main Menu screen
  - Warning lamps
  - Indicators
  - Screen control key
  - Screen navigation
  - Screen navigation
  - Switching images
- Instrument cluster
  - Warning lamps
  - Indicators
  - Meters
  - Multi-data display
- Switches
  - Starter switch
  - Engine shutdown switch
  - Throttle controller
  - Horn button
  - Deceleration button
  - Travel speed button
  - Auxiliary 1st switches
  - Auxiliary 2nd/4th switch (If equipped)
  - Third auxiliary hydraulic switch and button (If equipped)
  - Auxiliary 2/4 select button (If equipped)
  - Light switch
  - Wiper switch
  - Washer switch
  - Automatic deceleration switch
  - Power/Highland mode switch
  - Detent mode switch (Auxiliary 1st) (If equipped)
  - Auxiliary 1st auto tank switch (If equipped)
  - Lift overload warning switch (If equipped)
  - Beacon lamp switch (If equipped)
- Levers and Pedals
  - Safety lock lever
  - Operating levers
  - Blade lever
  - Travel levers/pedals
  - Boom swing pedal
- Accessories
  - Heater
  - Cup holder
  - Ashtray
  - Power supply socket
  - Interior light
  - Mirrors
  - External power sockets
  - Radio
  - Radio (Bluetooth equipped)
  - Auxiliary hydraulic lines (If equipped)
  - Operating the machine with an accumulator
  - Load safety device (If equipped)
  - Fuel supply pump (If equipped)
  - Engine auto stop
Operation
- Before starting operation
  - Getting on or off the machine
  - Walk-around inspection
  - Daily inspection
- Starting and stopping the engine
  - Before starting the engine
  - Starting the Engine
  - Warming up the engine
  - Stopping the engine
- Operating the machine
  - Lever pattern (ISO pattern)
  - Lever pattern (G pattern) (If equipped)
  - Warming up the machine (hydraulic oil)
  - Inspection after warm-up
  - Operating the travel levers/pedals
  - Stopping travel
  - Operating the working equipment
- 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 climates
  - Preparing for cold climates
  - Cautions after operations
  - After the cold climate
- Handling rubber crawlers
  - Prohibitions
  - Cautions
  - Preventing the rubber crawlers from coming off
Transport
- Loading and unloading
- Hoisting the machine
- Securing the machine
Maintenance
- General
  - Maintenance overview
  - Cautions on maintenance
- Service data
  - Fuel and lubricant table
  - Regularly replace the hydraulic oil
  - List of consumables
  - List of tools (If equipped)
  - List of tightening torques
- Safety-critical parts
- Maintenance list
- 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 tank level and replenishing
  - Lubricating the working equipment
- After the initial 50 hours (only for new machines)
  - Inspecting and adjusting the fan belt
- Every 50 hours
  - Inspecting and adjusting the crawler tension
  - Lubricating the slew bearing
  - Draining the water from the fuel tank
  - Inspecting the battery
- Every 100 hours
  - Cleaning the water separator
- After the initial 250 hours (only for new machines)
  - Replacing the hydraulic oil return filter
  - Replacing the pilot line filter
  - Replacing the travel motor gear oil
- Every 250 hours
  - Inspecting and adjusting the fan belt
  - Replacing the engine oil and the oil filter
  - Cleaning the air cleaner
  - Cleaning the radiator fins and the oil cooler fins
  - Cleaning the air filter (CAB)
- Every 500 hours
  - Replacing the fuel filter
  - Inspecting the slew pinion gear
- Every 1000 hours
  - Replacing the hydraulic oil return filter
  - Replacing the pilot line filter
  - Replacing the travel motor gear oil
  - Replacing the air cleaner element
  - Replacing the air breather filter
  - Inspecting and adjusting the engine valve clearance
- Every 1500 hours
  - Inspecting, cleaning and checking operation of the engine fuel injectors
  - Inspecting the crankcase breather system
- Every 2000 hours
  - Cleaning the engine cooling system
  - Lapping the engine valve seats (If necessary)
- Every 3000 hours
  - Inspecting, cleaning and checking operation of the EGR valve
- Every 4000 hours
  - Replacing the hydraulic oil and cleaning the suction strainer
- When required
  - Replacing the bucket teeth and the side cutters
  - Replacing the bucket
  - Adjusting the gap between the bucket and arm (If equipped)
  - Inspecting and replenishing the windshield washer fluid
  - Lubricating the levers and pedals
  - Inspecting the rubber crawlers
  - Replacing the rubber crawlers
- Maintenance during extended storage period
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
- Restarting after adding fuel
  - Bleeding air from the fuel system
- If a warning lamp flashes
- Vehicle error code list
- Engine error code list
- Other symptoms
- Lowering the boom to the ground
- Towing
- If the cab or canopy is damaged
Specifications
- Basic Specifications
- Machine dimensions
- Operating ranges
- Lifting Capacities
Options
- General precautions
  - Safety precautions
  - Cautions when installing attachments
  - Cautions when operating attachments
- Attachment combination table
- Selecting a lever pattern
  - Switching the lever pattern
- Hydraulic breaker
  - Cautions on operating
  - Replacing the hydraulic oil regularly
- Travel alarm
- Optional equipment mass
- Biodegradable oil
  - Replacing the hydraulic oil with biodegradable oil
- Cab options
- Angle dozer blade
  - Specifications
- Operating lever switch kit 1
  - Horn button
  - Deceleration button
  - Travel speed button
  - Auxiliary 1st switches
  - Auxiliary 2nd/4th switch
  - Auxiliary 2/4 select button