Takeuchi TB257FR Mini Excavator Operators Manual (AJ4EN014)

Format: PDF (Printable Document)

File Language: English

File Pages: 416

File Size: 45.03 MB (Speed Download Link)

Brand: Takeuchi

Model: TB257FR Mini Excavator

Book No: AJ4EN014

Serial No: 158400007-

Type of Document: Operators Manual

Categories: PDF, Takeuchi PDF

$ 40

Takeuchi TB257FR Mini Excavator Operators Manual (AJ4EN014)

Takeuchi TB257FR Mini Excavator Operators Manual (AJ4EN014) (SN 158400007-)

On a TB257FR working around foundations, tight urban lots, or utility trenches, 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 how to spot when something isn’t right. For example, if the upper structure feels unstable when you’re slewing with a full bucket on a slope, this book helps you verify your setup, your blade position, and your operating technique before you blame a “hydraulic problem.”

Applications & Use Cases

Daily walk‑around checks so you can spot leaks, loose hardware, or track issues before they stop the job.
Learning the proper control patterns and travel habits for working on uneven ground or near obstacles.
Understanding machine behavior with different loads, so you don’t overload the front or side and risk tipping.
Using the guidance on idling, warm‑up and shutdown to avoid premature wear on engine and hydraulics.
Training a new operator to position, swing, and backfill safely in tight spaces with limited visibility.

FAQ

Q: Can I keep a digital copy of this manual on my phone or tablet on site?

A: Yes, it’s practical to use a digital copy; just make sure it’s readable offline and your device is protected from dust and impact.

Q: Is it worth printing parts of the manual?

A: Many techs print the daily checks, control layout, and safety pages to keep in the cab for quick reference.

Safety Note

Always follow the manual’s instructions for working on slopes and near edges, and never rely on feel alone when the ground or load looks questionable.

📘 Show Index

Takeuchi TB257FR Mini Excavator Index:

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
- Revision history
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 (upper)
  - Right side cover (lower)
  - Engine hood
  - Fuel lid
  - Fuel filler port
  - Cover (fuse box)
  - Maintenance cover
- Cab
  - Cab door
  - Emergency exit
  - Front window
  - Lower front window
  - Side window
  - Sun shade
  - Sun visor (if equipped)
  - Emergency hammer (optional)
- Seat and seat belt
  - Seat
  - Seat belt
- Multi-information display
  - Home screen
  - Warning lamps
  - Indicators
  - Screen control key
  - 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)
  - DPF manual regeneration/inhibit select switch
  - Light switch
  - Front wiper switch
  - Washer switch
  - Rear wiper/Washer switch(If equipped)
  - Attachment interference prevention switch
  - Automatic deceleration switch
  - ECO/Highland mode switch
  - Detent mode switch (Auxiliary 1st)
  - 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 offset pedal
- Accessories
  - Air conditioner (If equipped)
  - Heater (If equipped)
  - Ashtray
  - Power supply socket
  - Interior light
  - External power sockets
  - Radio (Digital Audio Broadcasting not supported)
  - Radio (Digital Audio Broadcasting supported)
  - Auxiliary hydraulic lines (If equipped)
  - Operating the machine with an accumulator (If equipped)
  - Lifting safety device (If equipped)
  - Fuel supply pump (If equipped)
  - Engine auto stop
  - Mirrors
- Language setting
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
  - Inspecting the attachment interference prevention system
  - Operating the travel levers/pedals
  - Stopping travel
  - Attachment interference prevention device
  - 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
- Handling the engine
  - Prohibitions
  - Cautions
  - Diesel fuel
Transport
- Loading and unloading
- Hoisting the machine
- Securing the machine
Maintenance
- General
  - Maintenance overview
  - Cautions on maintenance
- Service data
  - Fuel and lubricant table
  - Hydraulic system specifications
  - 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)
  - Replacing the engine oil and the oil filter
  - Inspecting and adjusting the fan belt
  - Inspecting and adjusting the compressor belt (AC)
- Every 50 hours
  - Inspecting and adjusting the crawler tension
  - Lubricating the slew bearing
  - Draining the water from the fuel tank
  - Inspecting the battery
- 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
  - Inspecting and adjusting the compressor belt (AC)
  - Cleaning the air cleaner
  - Cleaning the radiator fins and the oil cooler fins
  - Cleaning the air filters (AC/Heater)
  - Cleaning the condenser (AC)
  - Inspecting the refrigerant (gas) level (AC)
- Every 500 hours
  - Replacing the engine oil and the oil filter
  - Replacing the fuel filter
  - Replacing the water separator filter
  - Inspecting the slew pinion gear
  - Replacing the fan belt
  - Cleaning the water jacket (inside the radiator)
- 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
  - Replacing the oil separator element
  - Inspecting the injector tip
  - Inspecting the EGR cooler
  - Inspecting the PCV valve
- Every 2000 hours
  - Cleaning the engine cooling system
  - Inspecting the accumulator (If equipped)
- Every 3000 hours
  - Inspecting the turbocharger
  - Inspecting the EGR system
- Every 4000 hours
  - Replacing the hydraulic oil and cleaning the suction strainer
- Every 6000 hours
  - Cleaning the DPF
- 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
  - Draining the water from the water separator
  - Lubricating the levers and pedals
  - Inspecting the rubber crawlers
  - Replacing the rubber crawlers
- Every year
  - Inspecting the DPF differential pressure pipe and hose
  - Inspecting the EGR piping
  - Inspecting the air-intake line
  - Inspecting the exhaust manifold
- Every 2 years
  - Replacing the receiver dryer
- Maintenance during extended storage period
- Tilting up the cab/canopy
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
- Exhaust gas control system error
  - Error code list
  - NOx control diagnostic system (NCD)
  - Particulate control diagnostic system (PCD)
  - Limiting the engine output
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 mineral oil with biodegradable oil
- Cab options
- Operating lever switch kit 1
  - Horn button
  - Deceleration button
  - Travel speed button
  - Auxiliary 1st switches
  - Auxiliary 2nd/4th switch
  - Auxiliary 2/4 select button
- Takeuchi Security System
  - Starter key
  - Starting the engine
  - Registering and deleting the starter key
  - If the master key is lost
  - Countries where the system can be used
- LED lights
- Takeuchi Fleet Management (TFM)