Takeuchi TB215R User Manual

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OPERATION
STARTING THE ENGINE
• Clear all personnel from the work area.
• Sound the horn to warn people around
the machine.
IMPOR
TANT: Do not run the starter motor
for more than 15 consecutive seconds. If
the engine fails to start, wait for 30
seconds, and then try again to start the
engine.
Normal starting
STARTING AND STOPPING THE ENGINE
1. Pull the throttle lever to the middle
position.
Starting in cold climates
Never use starting fluid on this engine, as
the starting fluid could cause an
explosion.
1.
Pull the throttle lever to the middle
position.
2.
Turn the starter key to the ON position,
and confirm that the glow lamp is on. (The
glow lamp stays lit for up to three seconds
when the coolant temperature is 5°C
(41°F).)
3.
After the glow lamp goes out, turn the key
to the START position to start the engine.
4. Once the engine starts, release the key.
The key automatically returns to the ON
position.
5.
Check that the warning lamps are off.
6. Return the throttle lever and warm up the
engine.
Refer to “Warming up the engine”.
2. Turn the starter key to the START position
and start the engine.
3.
Once the engine starts, release the key.
The key automatically returns to the ON
position.
4.
Check that the warning lamps are off.
5. Return the throttle lever and warm up the
engine.
Refer to “Warming up the engine” on page
3-5.

Takeuchi TB215R Specifications

General

Brand	Takeuchi
Model	TB215R
Category	Excavators
Language	English