Takeuchi TL230, Operator'S Manual, Page: 7 / 208

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CONTENTS
Introduction .....................................0-2
Machine description ........................0-3
Safety ..............................................1-1
General precautions ................................ 1-2
Precautions when preparing .................. 1-11
Precautions when starting ..................... 1-14
Precautions when operating .................. 1-16
Precautions when stopping ................... 1-24
Precautions when transporting .............. 1-25
Precautions on maintenance ................. 1-26
Safety signs (decals) .............................. 1-36
Controls ...........................................2-1
Names of components ........................... 2-2
Covers ..................................................... 2-4
Ignition key .......................................... 2-4
Fuel filler port ....................................... 2-4
Engine hood ........................................ 2-5
Rear door ............................................ 2-5
Cab ......................................................... 2-6
Cab door ............................................. 2-6
Side Window ....................................... 2-8
Emergency exit .................................... 2-9
Fuse box ............................................. 2-9
Lift arm stopper ..................................... 2-10
Seat and seat belt ................................. 2-12
Seat .................................................. 2-12
Seat belt ........................................... 2-13
Instrument cluster .................................. 2-14
Warning lamps ................................... 2-14
Indicators .......................................... 2-15
Meters ............................................... 2-15
Multi-data display .................................. 2-16
LCD ................................................... 2-16
Switches ............................................... 2-18
Ignition switch .................................... 2-18
Engine shutdown switch .................... 2-18
Horn button ....................................... 2-18
Float button ....................................... 2-19
Multifunction buttons ......................... 2-19
Auxiliary hydraulic switches ................ 2-20
Travel speed button ........................... 2-22
Auxiliary low operation switch ............ 2-22
Front wiper switch (optional)
Rear wiper switch (optional) ............... 2-22
Front light switch ............................... 2-23
Tail light switch ................................... 2-23
Levers and Pedal ................................... 2-24
Safety Bar .......................................... 2-24
Throttle lever ...................................... 2-24
Throttle pedal (optional) ..................... 2-24
Right control lever .............................. 2-25
Left control lever ................................ 2-25
Accessories ........................................... 2-26
Air conditioner ................................... 2-26
External power socket (for EU) ........... 2-31
Interior light (optional) ......................... 2-31
Mirrors ............................................... 2-31
Radio (for cab) ................................... 2-32
Auxiliary hydraulic lines (optional) ....... 2-36
High-Flow Hydraulic System (If equipped) 2-38
Operation .........................................3-1
Before starting operation ......................... 3-2
Getting on or off the machine ............... 3-2
Walk-around inspection ....................... 3-2
Daily inspection .................................... 3-2
Starting and stopping the engine ............. 3-3
Before starting the engine .................... 3-3
Starting the Engine .............................. 3-4
Warming up the engine ........................ 3-5
Stopping the engine ............................ 3-5
Operating the machine ............................ 3-6
Lever pattern ....................................... 3-6
Warming up the machine (hydraulic oil) 3-8
Inspection after warm-up ..................... 3-9
Traveling the machine ........................ 3-10
Stopping travel .................................. 3-12
Operating the working equipment ...... 3-12
Operating procedures ............................ 3-14
Prohibited operations ......................... 3-14
Cautions on operating ....................... 3-17
Cautions on traveling on slopes ........ 3-18
Operations possible with this machine ..... 3-20
Parking the machine .............................. 3-23
Parking .............................................. 3-23
Inspection and checks after stopping
the engine ......................................... 3-23
Handling in cold climates ....................... 3-24
Preparing for cold climates ................ 3-24
Cautions after operations ................... 3-24
After the cold climate ......................... 3-24
Handling rubber tracks .......................... 3-25
Prohibitions ........................................ 3-25
Cautions ............................................ 3-26
Preventing the rubber tracks from
coming off ......................................... 3-26