Machine Description; Designated Operations; Break-In Period - Takeuchi TB228 Operator's Manual

MACHINE DESCRIPTION

FRONT, REAR, LEFT AND RIGHT
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This manual refers the front, rear, left and
right of the machine as seen when sitting in
the operator's seat with the dozer blade
visible to the front.

DESIGNATED OPERATIONS

Use this machine primarily for the following
operations:
• Excavation
• Digging ditches
• Digging side ditches
• Leveling
• Loading
FEATURES
• Tilting up the operator seat floor for easier
maintenance
• Automatic travel shift-down system
• Short pitch rubber crawler
• Low engine noise and exhaust emissions
• Electronic control of auxiliary hydraulic
circuit
• Single button operation for engine
deceleration
• Slew motors are equipped with shockless
valves
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BREAK-IN PERIOD

When the machine is new, operate the
machine for the first 100 hours (as indicated
on the hour meter) by following the
instructions below.
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Using a new machine without a break-in
period will lead to quicker deterioration of
machine performance and may shorten the
machine's service life.
• Sufficiently warm up the engine and
hydraulic oil.
• Avoid heavy loads and rapid operations.
Operate with a load of about 80% the
maximum load.
• Do not abruptly start up, accelerate,
change directions, or stop unless
necessary.
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