Takeuchi TL230, Operator'S Manual, Page: 141 / 208

5-21
MAINTENANCE
AFTER THE INITIAL 50
HOURS (ONLY FOR NEW
MACHINES)
REPLACING THE ENGINE OIL AND THE
OIL FILTER
WARNING
Stop the engine and allow the machine to
cool down before performing
maintenance.
• The engine, muffler, radiator, hydraulic
lines, sliding parts and many other parts
of the machine are hot immediately after
the engine is stopped. Touching these
parts will cause burns.
• The engine oil is also hot.
Be careful not to touch the hydraulic oil
when loosening the cap or plug.
Working on the machine under these
conditions could result in burns or
injuries.
1. Tilt up the canopy.
Refer to “Tilting up the canopy” on page
5-52.
2. Open the engine hood.
3. Remove the oil filler cap (2).
4. Loosen the bolts and remove the under
cover (3).
5. Place a pan for catching the waste oil
under the drain plug.
6. Remove the cap (A), install connector (B)
and drain the oil. (The oil comes out when
the screw is tightened.)
7. Remove the connector (B) and install the
cap (A).
IMPORTANT: Check the waste oil for
metal powder. If it contains large amounts
of metal powder, consult your sales or
service dealer.
8. Install the under cover (3).
AFTER THE INITIAL 50 HOURS (ONLY FOR NEW MACHINES)
9. Turn the filter (4) counterclockwise with the
filter wrench and remove it.
10. Clean the surface of installation of the
filter stand.
11. Apply a thin layer of oil on the packing of
the new filter.
12. Install the new filter by hand.
13. Tighten 2/3 more turn after the filter
packing comes in contact with the
surface of installation. (Tightening torque:
14.7 to 20.6 N·m or 10.6 to 15.1 ft-lb)