Takeuchi TB1160W User Manual

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MAINTENANCE
EVERY 50 HOURS
DRAINING THE WATER FROM THE FUEL
TANK
• Before performing maintenance on the
top of the machine, clean the place you
will work on and observe the following
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.
• Do not smoke or permit open flames
while handling fuel or working on the
fuel system.
• Never remove the fuel cap or add fuel
when the engine is running or still hot.
Do not spill fuel on the hot surface of
the machine.
• Fill the fuel tank in a well ventilated
place.
• Do not fill the fuel tank to capacity.
Allow room for oil expansion.
• Clean up spilled fuel immediately.
• Securely tighten the fuel filler cap.
• Use the correct grade of fuel for the
operating season.
Do the draining operation before starting the
machine.
EVERY 50 HOURS
1. Remove the fuel filler cap (2).
2. Place a pan under the drain valve (3).
3. Open the drain valve (3) and drain the
water and sediment buildup in the bottom
of the tank.
4. Close the drain valve (3).
5. Add fuel while watching the fuel gauge (1).
6. Tighten the fuel filler cap (2) and lock it.
7. Bleed air.
Bleeding air from the fuel system
Refer to “Bleeding air from the fuel system”
on page 6-10.
Note: Air in the fuel system causes the
engine to fail to start or to have problems.
Bleed air when the fuel tank is emptied,
using the same procedure above.

Takeuchi TB1160W Specifications

General

Brand	Takeuchi
Model	TB1160W
Category	Excavators
Language	English