Takeuchi TB153FR, Operator'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE
When Required
Tilting Up the Platform
For inspection and maintenance, the platform
is designed so that it can be tilted up.
WARNING
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Raising or lowering the platform while
the engine is running may cause the
machine to move, and cause serious
injury or death. Lower the working
equipment to the ground and stop the
engine before raising or lowering the
platform.
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When the platform is tilted up, support
it firmly with the stopper to prevent it
from falling.
IMPORTANT: Lower the working
equipment to the ground before raising
the platform. If not avoided, could result
in the boom from touching the cab.
Raising (Tilt up)
1. Select a firm, level surface, lower the
working equipment to the ground, and stop
the engine.
2. Raise the safety lock lever to engage the
lock.
3. Loosen the bolts, and remove the cover (1).
4. Remove the lock bolts (A) and (B).
5. Slowly raise the platform. (Tilt up : 30
°
)
6. Lift stopper (D) and insert it into the
platform’s holder.
If you need to run the engine while the
platform is raised follow these steps.
7. Make sure that all levers and pedal are in
neutral positions.
8. Turn the throttle controller to the low idling
position.
9. Start the engine.
10. Be sure to stop the engine after
inspection and maintenance.
Lowering
1. Remove the stopper (D), and set back to
the original position.
2. Lower the platform.
3. Tighten the lock bolts (A) and (B).
4. Install the cover (1).
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