Takeuchi TL8, Operator'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE
Decreasing the tension
EVERY 50 HOURS
1. Remove the cover (1).
2. Slowly loosen (one turn) the grease
discharge valve (2) with a spanner to
discharge grease. If grease does not
come out well, move the machine back-
and-forth.
3. Tighten the grease discharge valve (2).
· Tightening torque: 59 to 88 N·m (43.5 to
64.9 ft-lb.)
DRAINING THE WATER FROM THE FUEL
TANK
• Do not smoke or permit open flames
while handling fuel or working on the
fuel system.
• Never remove the fuel cap or add fuel
when the engine is running or still hot.
Do not spill fuel on the hot surface of
the machine.
• Fill the fuel tank in a well ventilated
place.
• Do not fill the fuel tank to capacity.
Allow room for oil expansion.
• Clean up spilled fuel immediately.
• Securely tighten the fuel filler cap.
• Use the correct grade of fuel for the
operating season.
Do the draining operation before starting the
machine.
1. Remove the fuel filler cap (2).
2. Remove the cover (4).
3. Place a pan under the drain valve (3).
4. Open the drain valve (3) and drain the
water and sediment buildup in the bottom
of the tank.
5. Close the drain valve (3) and install the
cover (4).
6. Add fuel while watching the fuel gauge (1).
7. Tighten the fuel filler cap (2) and lock it.
8. Bleed air.
Bleeding air from the fuel system
Refer to “Bleeding air from the fuel system”
on page 6-9.
Note: Air in the fuel system causes the
engine to fail to start or to have problems.
Bleed air when the fuel tank is emptied,
using the same procedure above.