Takeuchi TB285 User Manual

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OPERATION
STARTING THE ENGINE
Warning
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the machine.
IMPORTANT: 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. Turn the starter key to the START position
and start the engine.
2. Once the engine starts, release the key.
The key automatically returns to the ON
position.
3. Check that the warning lamps are off.
For safety reasons, it is designed that the
deceleration function is activated to set
the engine revolutions to low idling
whenever the engine is started.
Cancel the deceleration mode by pressing
the deceleration button as necessary.
4. Warm up the engine.
Refer to “Warming up the engine” on page
3-5.
5. After the completion of the warming up,
press the deceleration button to cancel
the deceleration mode.
Starting in cold climates
Warning
Never use starting fluid on this engine, as
the starting fluid could cause an
explosion.
1.
Turn the throttle controller to the middle
position.
2.
Turn the starter key to the ON position,
and confirm that the glow lamp is lit. (The
glow lamp stays lit when the coolant
temperature is –10°C (14F°) for 15
seconds (TB285) or 2 seconds (TB290).)
3. After the glow lamp goes out, press the
deceleration button (to cancel the
deceleration mode), and then 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 controller to the original
position and warm up the engine.
Refer to “Warming up the engine”.

Takeuchi TB285 Specifications

General

Brand	Takeuchi
Model	TB285
Category	Excavators
Language	English