Takeuchi TB285 User Manual

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MAINTENANCE
CLEANING THE AIR CLEANER
Warning
•Stoptheengineandallowthemachine
to cool down before performing
maintenance.
· The engine, muffler, radiator and many
other parts of the machine are hot
immediately after the engine is
stopped. Touching it will cause burns.
•Wearrequiredappropriateequipment
such as protective goggle and filter
mask when using compressed air, as
metal fragments or other objects can fly
and cause serious injury.
IMPORTANT: Be careful not to scratch the
element. Do not use an element if it is
damaged.
IMPORTANT: When operating the
machine in very dusty places, perform
inspection and maintenance operations
every day.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to install the
element and dust cap securely. If not,
dust could be drawn into the cylinder,
damaging the engine.
EVERY 250 HOURS
1. Open the engine hood.
2.Loosen
theclamps(1)andremovethe
dust cup (2).
3. Clean the inside of the dust cup (2).
4. Remove the primary element (3).
To prevent dirt from getting inside the
engine, do not remove the secondary
element (5).
5. Clean the inside of the body (4).
6. Clean the primary element (3) with dried
compressed air (294 to 490 kPa or 43 to
71 psi).
First blow the air from the inside of the
element along the pleats. Then blow the
air from the outside and finally from the
inside again.
7.Lightuptheinsideoftheprimaryelement
(3) with a light bulb, inspect it, and replace
it if there are small holes or thin spots.
8. Install the primary element (3).
9. Install the dust cup (2) with its “
OBEN/TOP” mark facing up, and then
fasten it with the clamps (1).

Takeuchi TB285 Specifications

General

Brand	Takeuchi
Model	TB285
Category	Excavators
Language	English