Takeuchi TB285 User Manual

6-3
TROUBLESHOOTING
IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS
Warning
•Donotopentheenginehoodwhen
steam is coming from it. The steam or
hot water may spurt out and cause
burns.
•Donottrytoremovetheradiatorcapor
the drain plug when the cooling water is
hot. Stop the engine, wait until the
engine and the radiator cool, and then
slowly loosen the radiator cap to release
the internal pressure.
•Beforeperformingmaintenance,stop
the engine and allow the machine to
cool down.
The symptoms listed below indicate
overheating.
IF THE ENGINE OVERHEATS
•Analarmissoundedandtheengine
emergency lamp and the coolant
temperature warning lamp start flashing.
•ThewatertemperaturegaugeLEDisinthe
red zone.
•Theengineslowsdownandtheengine
power decreases.
•Steamcomesfromtheengineroom.
Remedy procedure
1.
Park the machine in a safe place.
2. Check if steam is coming out of the closed
engine hood.
3. If there is steam, stop the engine
immediately and contact your sales or
service dealer for repair. If steam, is not
coming out run the engine at low idle and
let the water temperature cool down.
4.WhenthewatertemperaturegaugeLED
drops in the green zone, stop the engine.
5. Perform the inspections and the remedies
listed below once the engine cools down.
· Fan belt slack .......... Adjust
Refer to page 5-24.
· Coolant level ........... Add
Refer to page 5-16.
· Water leakage ......... Repair
· Radiator fins ............ Clean
Refer to page 5-39.
· Sediment in cooling system
............................... Clean
Refer to page 5-48.
If the problem persists after the above
remedies, contact your sales or service
dealer for repair.

Takeuchi TB285 Specifications

General

Brand	Takeuchi
Model	TB285
Category	Excavators
Language	English