Takeuchi TB175 User Manual

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MAINTENANCE
Every 50 Hours
Draining the Fuel Tank
WARNING
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¡Never jump off the machine. Use the
steps and handrails when climbing on
and off the machine, and always
support your body at three points with
your hands and feet.
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¡Do not smoke or permit open flames
while handling fuel or working on the
fuel system.
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¡Stop the engine in a well-ventilated
place and allow it to cool down before
performing maintenance.
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¡Clean up spilled fuel immediately.
Do this before operating the machine.
1. Remove the fuel filler cap (2).
2. Place a pan under the drain cock (3).
3. Open the drain cock (3) and drain the water
and sediment from the bottom of the tank.
4. Close the drain cock (3).
5. While watching the fuel gauge (1), supply
fuel.
6. Tighten the fuel filler cap (2) supply lock it
with the key.
7. Bleed the air.
Bleeding the air from the fuel system
Refer to page 145 “Bleeding the Air from the
Fuel System”.
Supplement: Air in the fuel system can
make it difficult to start the engine and cause
engine problems. Also bleed the air when
the fuel tank is emptied.
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Replenishing
When adding distilled water, do so before
starting operations in order to prevent
freezing.
1. Remove the caps (2), and add distilled
water until the upper level (H).
2. Inspect the indicator (1) then it turns blue.
3. Clean the cap’s exhaust hole, then tighten
the caps (2) securely.

Takeuchi TB175 Specifications

General

Brand	Takeuchi
Model	TB175
Category	Excavators
Language	English