Takeuchi TB23R Compact Excavator Operators Manual (AD5E010)

Format: PDF (Printable Document)

File Language: English

File Pages: 194

File Size: 4.48 MB (Speed Download Link)

Brand: Takeuchi

Model: TB23R Compact Excavator

Book No: AD5E010

Serial No: 123000513-

Type of Document: Operators Manual

Categories: PDF, Takeuchi PDF

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Takeuchi TB23R Compact Excavator Operators Manual (AD5E010)

Takeuchi TB23R Compact Excavator Operators Manual (AD5E010) (SN 123000513-)

On a TB23R, you’re usually working tight spots—around houses, utilities, landscaping, or small commercial sites—often on uneven ground with limited room to swing. This operators manual helps you run the machine the way it was designed to be run, so you don’t fight the controls or beat up the undercarriage. I’d use it to explain what each lever and pedal actually does under load, how the machine should feel when it’s tracking or lifting, and what “normal” sounds and reactions are. For example, if the boom feels jumpy when you feather the joystick near a foundation wall, this manual guides you to check your operating technique and basic daily inspections before assuming there’s a hydraulic fault.

Applications & Use Cases

Set up safe operating habits when trenching near utilities or structures on cramped jobsites.
Learn control responses so you can smooth out boom, arm, and swing movement and avoid jerky operation.
Plan daily walk‑around checks to catch loose tracks, leaks, or damaged hoses before they stop the job.
Understand machine behavior on slopes so you can position, load, and travel without overloading the front or side.
Reduce premature wear on pins, bushings, and tracks by using proper digging angles and travel techniques.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, as long as you can zoom and scroll easily; just protect the device from dust, vibration, and moisture.

Q: Is it worth printing certain pages?

A: Many operators print the daily checks and control layout so they can tape them in the site office or toolbox for quick reference.

Safety Note

Always follow the manual’s operating and inspection guidance before working near people, traffic, or unstable ground.

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Takeuchi TB23R Compact Excavator Index:

OPERA TOR’S MANUAL
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
SlGNAL WORDS
EXPLANATION OF GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS
INTRODUCTION
- 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
  - 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 are poisonous
  - Handling asbestos dust
  - Be careful not to get crushed or cut
  - Using optional products
  - Never modify the machine
- Preparing Precautions
  - Know the working area
  - Always keep the machine clean
  - Perform inspection and maintenance daily
  - Cautions in the operator’s compartment
  - Emergency exit
  - Emergency hammer (optional)
- 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
  - Transport the machine safely
  - Hoist 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 guard 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
  - Disconnect the battery
  - Avoid battery hazards
  - Have a Takeuchi service agent repair welding
  - Checks after maintenance
  - Disposing of wastes
  - Vibrations to which the operator is subjected
  - Handling of poisonous chemicals
- Safety Signs (Decals)
CONTROLS
- Names of Components
- Doors and Covers
  - Starter Key
  - Cab Door
  - Front Window
  - Lower Front Window
  - Side Window
  - Emergency exit
  - Emergency hammer (optional)
  - Engine Hood
  - Rear Covers
  - Mud Guard
  - Fuel Filler Cap
- Seat and Seat Belt
  - Seat
  - Seat Belt
- Instrument Panel
  - Warning Lamps
  - Indicators
  - Meters
- Switches
  - Starter Switch
  - Horn Switch
  - Travel Speed Switch
  - Light Switch
  - Wiper Switch (Cab)
- Levers and Pedals
  - Safety Lock Lever(s)
  - Throttle Lever
  - Operating Levers
  - Blade Lever
  - Travel Levers
  - Pedal Locks
  - Boom Swing Pedal
  - Auxiliary Pedal
- Accessories
  - Heater (Cab)
  - Auxiliary Hydraulic Lines
  - Radio (Cab Type)
  - External Power Sockets (for EU)
  - Interior Light (Cab)
  - Cigarette Lighter (Cab)
  - Ashtray (Cab)
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 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
- Handling Rubber Crawlers
  - Prohibited Actions
  - Cautions
TRANSPORT
- Loading and Unloading
- Hoisting the Machine
- Securing the Machine
- Cautions on Transporting
  - 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, Mud Guard 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
  - Checking the Fuel Level
  - Inspecting the Hydraulic Oil Level and Replenishing
- After First 50 Hours (New Machines Only)
  - Replacing the Hydraulic Oil Return Filter
  - Inspecting and Adjusting the Fan Belt
- Every 50 Hours
  - Inspecting and Adjusting the Crawler Tension
  - Lubricating the Slew Bearing
  - Lubricating the Slew Motor Pinion
  - Inspecting the Battery Fluid Level and Replenishing
  - Draining the Fuel Tank
- Every 100 Hours
  - Cleaning the Fuel Filter
  - Cleaning the Water Separator
- After First 100 to 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
  - Replacing the Air Cleaner Element
  - 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
  - Cleaning the Engine Cooling System
- 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
  - Inspecting and Replenishing the Windshield Washer Fluid
  - Lubricating the Levers
  - Replacing the Bucket
  - Inspecting the Rubber Crawlers
  - Replacing the Rubber Crawlers
- Tilting Up the Platform
- Long-term Storage
TROUBLESHOOTING
- Symptoms that are not Malfunctions
- If the Engine Overheats
- If the Battery Goes Dead
- If the Battery Goes Dead
- After the Fuel Runs Out
  - Bleeding the Air from the Fuel System
- If a Fuse Blows
  - Inspecting and Replenishing the Fuse
  - Inspecting the Fusible Link
- To Lower the Boom
- Towing
- If a Warning Lamp Lights
- Other Symptoms
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)
- Biodegradable Oil
  - Biodegradable oil
  - Replacing the hydraulic oil with biodegradable oil
- Switching the Lever Pattern
  - Switching the Lever Pattern
- Hydraulic Breaker
  - Precautions on Operating
  - Replace the hydraulic oil regularly!
- Travel Alarm
- Cab Options
- Radio (for EU)
- Radio (no cassette door)
- Load Safety Device
  - Emergency Shut-off Valve
  - Overload Warning Device
INDEX
- A ~ D
- E ~ I
- I ~ O
- O ~ S
- S ~ W
Eleventhth Published April 2019 OETB23R_A-XI
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