Takeuchi TB108 Operator's Manual page 117

MAINTENANCE
Every 1000 Hours
4. Tighten the drain hose (2), plug (3), then
add a little cleaning agent and tap water
to the radiator until it is full. Take your time
doing this.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions
when using the cleaning agent.
5. Run the engine at a low idle for about 30
minutes. For the first 5 minutes after
starting it, pay attention to the level of the
cleaning fluid, and add tap water if the level
drops.
6. Stop the engine and drain the cleaning
fluid.
7. Tighten the drain hose (2), plug (3), add
tap water, run the engine at a low idle for
about 10 minutes, then stop the engine
and drain the water.
Clean repeatedly until the drained water
is clear.
8. After cleaning is completed, tighten the
drain hose (2), plug (3) and add new
coolant up to the specified level.
9. Run the engine at a low idle, bleed the air,
then stop the engine once the coolant level
stabilizes at the specified level.
10. Check the coolant level, then tighten the
radiator cap (1).
Replacing the Air Cleaner
Element
Stop the engine and allow the machine
to cool down before performing
maintenance.
¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ The engine, muffler, radiator and many
other parts of the machine are hot
directly after the engine is stopped.
Touching these parts will cause burns.
IMPORTANT: Do not use an element if its
flutes, gaskets or seals are damaged.
Supplement: Do not remove and clean the
inner element (option). Replace the inner
element every 1000 hrs. or after every 3
cleaning of the outer element.
(whichever comes first)
1. Open the engine hood.
2
4
1
3
2. Remove the hook of the rubber band (5).
3. Loosen the clamp (1) and remove the dust
cup (2).
4. Clean the inside of the dust cup (2).
5. Remove the element (3).
6. Cover the intake hole at the back of the
body (4) with cloth or tape to prevent dirt
from getting in.
7. Clean the inside of the body (4).
8. Remove the cloth or tape applied in step 6.
9. Install the new element.
10. Install the dust cup (2), then fasten it with
the clamp (1).
11. Fasten the body (4) with the rubber band
(5).
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