Takeuchi TB285 User Manual

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MAINTENANCE
DRAINING THE WATER FROM THE FUEL
TANK
Warning
•Donotsmokeorpermitopenames
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llthefueltanktocapacity.
Allow room for oil expansion.
•Cleanupspilledfuelimmediately.
•Securelytightenthefuelllercap.
•Usethecorrectgradeoffuelforthe
operating season.
Do the draining operation before starting the
machine.
EVERY 50 HOURS
1. Open the side cover.
2. Remove the fuel filler cap (2).
3. Place a pan under the drain valve (3).
4. Remove the cap (A), install the connector
(B), and then drain the water and sediment
buildup in the bottom of the tank (the
water comes out when the screw is
tightened).
5. Remove the connector (B) and install the
cap (A).
6.
Add fuel while watching the sight gauge
(1).
7. Tighten the fuel filler cap (2).
8. Close the side cover and lock it with the
key.
9. Bleed air.
Bleeding air from the fuel system
Refer to “Bleeding air from the fuel system”
on page 6-8.
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 TB285 Specifications

General

Brand	Takeuchi
Model	TB285
Category	Excavators
Language	English