Takeuchi TB285, Operator'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE
maintenance during
extended Storage period
Storage procedures
If the machine is to be stored for 30 days or
more, store it indoors. If it must be stored
outdoors, park the machine on a surface laid
with lumber on a flat ground, and place a
waterproof cover over it so that it stays dry.
1. Clean the machine.
2. Inspect for oil leakage, water leakage,
cracks and loose nuts and bolts.
3. Add fuel and replace the hydraulic oil and
oil.
4. To prevent rusting and freezing, replace
the engine coolant with long-life coolant
(LLC).
Refer to “Cleaning the engine cooling
system” on page 5-48.
5. Use the grease gun to lubricate the grease
fittings.
6. Fully retract the bucket and arm cylinders
and lower the bucket and dozer blade to
the ground.
7. Apply rust-inhibiting oil to the hydraulic
cylinder rods.
8. Disconnect the negative cable from the
battery and cover the battery to prevent
freezing.
During storage
Warning
• Do not operate the machine in an
enclosed area without adequate
ventilation.
• If natural ventilation is not possible,
install ventilators, fans, exhaust
extension pipes or other venting
devices.
1. To prevent rusting, operate the machine
once a month so that the oil can be
circulated throughout the system.
2. Inspect the battery and recharge it as
necessary.
Ask your sales or service dealer for
recharging.
Starting the machine after storage
IMPORTANT: If the above “Storage
procedures” have not been followed
during the extended storage periods,
consult your sales or service dealer
before starting the machine again.
1. Wipe off the rust-inhibiting oil that was
applied on the piston rods of the hydraulic
oil cylinders.
2. Add oil or grease as necessary.
Returning the engine to service
1. Perform the daily checks.
2. The engine should be pre-oiled before
startup.
a. Crank the engine, leaving the fuel
system shut off so the engine will not
start, for 15 seconds.
b. Then pause for 30 seconds.
c. Repeat the procedure until you have
cranked the engine for a total of one
minute. This will circulate the oil in the
engine’s lubrication system.
3. Prime the fuel system.
4. Start the engine. Allow the engine to idle
for approximately 15 minutes while you
check for:
· Proper oil pressure
· Fuel, engine oil or coolant leaks
· Proper operation of the indicators and/or
gauges
5. Avoid prolonged operation at minimum or
maximum engine speeds and loads for the
remainder of the first hour of operation.
maintenance during extended Storage period