Takeuchi TB295W, Operator'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE
DAILY INSPECTION
(EVERY 10 HOURS)
Perform the following inspections every day
before starting the engine for the first time.
• Before operating, perform the daily
inspections and make repairs
immediately where necessary.
• Be sure to secure the engine hood or
cover before working the inside. Do not
keep the hood or cover open on a windy
day or if the machine is parked on a
slope.
INSPECTING AND REPLENISHING THE
COOLANT
• Do not remove the radiator cap or the
drain plug when the cooling water is
hot. Stop the engine and wait until the
engine and the radiator cool before
slowly loosening the radiator cap and
the drain plug to remove them.
• Always wear the protective goggle and
gloves when handling coolant
(antifreeze). If any coolant (antifreeze)
comes in contact with eyes or skin,
wash it off with clean water. Otherwise,
it could result in injures.
• Before performing maintenance on top
of the work bench, clean the footing and
observe the following precautions to
prevent falling.
· Do not spill oil or grease.
· Do not leave tools scattered around.
· Watch your step when walking.
• Never jump down from the machine or
the work bench. When getting on or off
the machine or work bench, use the
steps, handrails or work bench to
support your body. Your weight should
be evenly distributed among the three
contact points (one hand and two feet
or two hands and one foot).
DAILY INSPECTION (EVERY 10 HOURS)
• Do not stand on the dozer blade and
perform maintenance work. Doing so is
dangerous because of the unsteady
foothold. Use the work bench.
Inspection
1. Open the engine hood.
2. Inspect the cooling water level in the
reserve tank (1).
The level should be between the upper
limit (H) and the lower limit (L).
If it is below the lower limit (L), replenish.
Replenishing
1. Remove the cap (2) of the reserve tank (1).
2. Add cooling water up to the upper limit (H)
of the reserve tank (1).
If the reserve tank (1) is found empty at the
inspection, check for water leakage and
then the water level in the radiator (3). Add
water to the radiator (3) as required, and
then to the reserve tank (1).
3. Install the cap (2).
Note: Use only clean water (soft water), such
as tap water, to replenish the coolant loss
due to evaporation. If the coolant loss is due
to leakage, replenish the mixture of antifreeze
and clean water (soft water) prepared using
the same mixing ratio used for the current
coolant.