Takeuchi TB1160W User Manual

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MAINTENANCE
INSPECTING AND REPLENISHING THE
ENGINE OIL
• Stop the engine and allow each part of
the machine to cool down before
performing maintenance.
• Before performing maintenance on the
top of the machine or the work bench,
clean the footing and observe the
following precautions to prevent falling.
· Do not spill oil or grease.
· Do not leave tools scattered around.
· Watch your step when walking.
• Never jump down from the machine.
Use the steps and handrails when
climbing up and down the machine, and
always support your body at three
points with your hands and feet.
Inspection
1. Open the engine hood.
2. Take out the dipstick (1) and wipe off the
oil with a rag.
3. Fully insert the dipstick (1) again, and then
pull it out.
4. Check the oil left on the dipstick (1).
The level should be between the upper
limit (H) and the lower limit (L).
If it is below the lower limit (L), replenish.
Replenishing
1. Open the maintenance cover.
2. Remove the oil filler cap (2).
3. Add oil up to between the upper limit (H)
and the lower limit (L) of the dipstick (1).
Problems could arise if the oil level is either
too low or too high.
4. Tighten the oil filler cap (2).
5. Start the engine, run it at low idle for about
5 minutes, and then stop it.
6. After about 15 minutes, inspect the oil
level.
DAILY INSPECTION (EVERY 10 HOURS)

Takeuchi TB1160W Specifications

General

Brand	Takeuchi
Model	TB1160W
Category	Excavators
Language	English