Takeuchi TB180FR User Manual

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MAINTENANCE
Every 50 Hours
Draining the Fuel Tank
WARNING
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¡ Do not smoke or permit open flames
while handling fuel or working on the
fuel system.
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¡ Stop the engine in a well-ventilated
place and allow it to cool down before
performing maintenance.
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¡ Clean up spilled fuel immediately.
Do this before operating the machine.
1. Remove the fuel filler cap (2).
2. Place a pan under the drain plug (3).
3. Open the drain plug (3) and drain the water
and sediment from the bottom of the tank.
4. Close the drain plug (3).
5. While watching the sight gauge (1), add
fuel.
6. Tighten the fuel filler cap (2) and lock it
with the key.
7. Bleed the air.
Bleeding the air from the fuel system
Refer to page 168 “Bleeding the Air from the
Fuel System”.
Supplement: Air in the fuel system can
make it difficult to start the engine and cause
engine problems. Also bleed the air when
the fuel tank is emptied.
Replenishing
When adding distilled water, do so before
starting operations in order to prevent
freezing.
1. Remove the caps (2), and add distilled
water until the upper level (H).
2. Inspect the indicator (1) then it turns blue.
3. Clean the cap’s exhaust hole, then tighten
the caps (2) securely.

Takeuchi TB180FR Specifications

General

Brand	Takeuchi
Model	TB180FR
Category	Compact Excavator
Language	English