Takeuchi TB210R User Manual

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OPERATION
STARTING THE ENGINE
• Clear all personnel from the work area.
• Sound the horn to warn people around
the machine.
IMPORTANT: Do not run the starter motor
for more than 15 consecutive seconds. If
the engine fails to start, wait for 30
seconds, and then try again to start the
engine.
IMPORTANT: If the engine stalls due to
fuel shortage, add fuel, turn the key to the
ON position for 60 seconds, and then turn
it to the START position. Running the
starter for a long time before there is
enough fuel is going through can cause
the starter to fail.
Normal starting
STARTING AND STOPPING THE ENGINE
1. Pull the throttle lever to the middle
position.
When the machine is equipped with the
safety start function: The engine does not
start unless the safety lock lever is in the
locked position at this point.
Refer to “Safety lock lever” on page 2-14.
3. Once the engine starts, release the key.
The key automatically returns to the ON
position.
4. Check that the warning lamps are off.
5. Return the throttle lever and warm up the
engine.
Refer to “Warming up the engine” on page
3-5.
Starting in cold climates
Never use starting fluid on this engine, as
the starting fluid could cause an
explosion.
1. Pull the throttle lever to the middle
position.
2. Turn the starter key to the PREHEAT
position and hold it for about 5 seconds.
2. Turn the starter key to the START position
and start the engine.

Takeuchi TB210R Specifications

General

Brand	Takeuchi
Model	TB210R
Category	Excavators
Language	English