Takeuchi TB285, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION
parking the machine
parking
Warning
parking the machine
• Park the machine on a flat, rigid and
safe ground. Set the parking brake.
If you must park on a slope or incline,
park the machine securely and block
the movement of the machine.
• When parking on a street, use barriers,
caution signs, lights, etc., so that the
machine can easily be seen even at
night to avoid collision with other
vehicles.
• Before leaving the operator’s seat, raise
the safety lock lever to engage the lock
and stop the engine. Also, be sure to
remove the key, lock the door and
covers, take it with you and store it in a
specified place.
1. Set the left and right travel levers to the
neutral position.
2. Return the throttle controller to set the
engine to low idling.
3. Lower the bucket and the dozer blade to
the ground.
4. Raise the safety lock lever to the locked
position.
5. Stop the engine and remove the key.
Refer to “Stopping the engine” on page
3-5.
For machines equipped with accumulator:
Refer to “Operating the machine with an
accumulator” on page 2-51.
inSpection and checkS after
Stopping the engine
1. Check for oil or water leak and inspect the
working equipment, covers and
undercarriage. If any irregularities are
found, repair.
2. Fill up the fuel tank.
Refer to “Inspecting the fuel level” on page
5-19.
3. Remove any paper scraps or dirt from the
engine room.
4. Remove any mud from the undercarriage.
Locking
Be sure to lock the following places:
• Cab door
• Engine hood
• Covers