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- Page 1 TL120 Crawler Loader TL130 TL140 TL150 Serial No. ¡TL120: 21200008~ ¡TL130: 21305001~ ¡TL140: 21402001~ ¡TL150: 21502001~ Book No. AT7E023 OPERA TOR’S MANUAL WARNING Read and understand these instructions. Failure to do so can cause injury or death.
- Page 2 When transferring ownership of this machine, be sure to provide this manual to the next owner. Takeuchi supplies machines complying to the local regulations and standards of the country of export. If your machine has been purchased in another country or from a person or company of another country, it may not have the safety devices or safety standards required for use in your country.
- Page 3 It is your responsibility to observe all pertinent laws and regulations and to follow the manufacturer’s instructions on machine operation, inspection and maintenance. Virtually all accidents occur as the result of a failure to observe basic safety rules and precautions. An accident can often be avoided by recognizing potentially hazardous situations beforehand.
- Page 4 Foreword This manual describes operation, inspection and maintenance of the machine, as well as safety instructions to be heeded during these operations. If you have any questions about the machine, please contact a Takeuchi sales or service outlet. Manual storage...
- Page 5 MACHINE DESCRIPTION Front, rear, Ieft and right FRONT This manual refers the front, rear, left and right of the machine as seen when sitting in the operator’s seat with the bucket visible to the front. LEFT RIGHT Designated operations Use this machine primarily for the following operations: ¡...
- Page 6 CONTENTS Introduction ........2 Machine Description ...... 3 Safety ..........7 Controls .........35 Operation ........63 Transport ........89 Maintenance ........95 Troubleshooting ......145 Specifications ......159 Options ........169 Index ..........187...
- Page 7 SAFETY General Precautions ........8 Preparing Precautions ....... 12 Starting Precautions ........14 Operating Precautions ....... 16 Stopping Precautions ........ 23 Transporting Precautions ......24 Maintenance Precautions ......25 Safety Signs (Decals) ......... 32...
- Page 8 SAFETY General Precautions ¡ Use hearing protection when operating the Observe all safety rules machine. Loud prolonged noise can cause hearing impairments, even the total loss ¡ Operation, inspection and maintenance of of hearing. this machine must be performed only by a trained and qualified person.
- Page 9 SAFETY General Precautions ¡ The signal person must stand in a clearly Never remove safety equipment visible location when giving signals. ¡ Make sure all protective guards, canopies, doors, etc., are in place and secure. Repair or replace damaged components before operating the machine.
- Page 10 SAFETY General Precautions Exhaust fumes from the engine Avoid fire and explosion hazards can kill Keep flames away from fuel, hydraulic fluid, ¡ Do not operate the engine in an enclosed oil, grease and antifreeze. Fuel is particularly area without adequate ventilation. flammable and dangerous.
- Page 11 Takeuchi or a Takeuchi dealer. Doing so may compromise safety or adversely affect the machine’s operation or service life. ¡ Takeuchi will not be held responsible for T7A007 any injuries, accidents or damage to its products caused by the use of a non- approved attachment.
- Page 12 SAFETY Preparing Precautions Know the working area Check the strength of the bridge Before starting operation, know the working area to ensure safety. ¡ Check the topography and ground condition of the working area, or the structure of the building when working indoors, and take the necessary safety measures in dangerous spots.
- Page 13 SAFETY Preparing Precautions Perform inspection and Emergency Exit maintenance daily If you should become trapped inside the cab, remove the rear window to get out. E X I T Failure to notice or repair machine T8B001 irregularities or damage can lead to accidents.
- Page 14 SAFETY Starting Precautions Maintain three point contact Clear the area of other persons when mounting and dismounting before starting the machine ¡ Do not jump on or off the machine. Never Do not start the engine until you are sure it is attempt to mount or dismount a moving safe.
- Page 15 SAFETY Starting Precautions Starting with jumper cables In cold weather ¡ Be careful of slippery conditions on Use jumper cables only in the recommended manner. Improper use of jumper cables can freezing ground, steps and hand holds. ¡ In severe cold weather, do not touch any result in battery explosion or unexpected machine motion.
- Page 16 SAFETY Operating Precautions Check for safety in the Ensure good visibility surrounding area before starting ¡ When working in dark places, turn on the machine’s working lights and headlights and/or provide extra stationary lighting if necessary. ¡ When visibility is poor due to severe weather (fog, snow or rain), stop operating the machine and wait until conditions improves.
- Page 17 SAFETY Operating Precautions Also note that the machine must not cross Cautions on traveling and turning over an obstacle with the machine body on an extreme slant (of 15 degrees or more). ¡When traveling on rough terrain or when carrying a load, lower the load and travel slowly.
- Page 18 SAFETY Operating Precautions ¡ Sudden stopping on a sloped road may Cautions on traveling on slopes lead to loss of balance of the machine and it could tip over. T7A016 ¡Traveling across an inclined surface at an With bucket empty angle or traveling straight across an inclined surface could result in slipping sideways or tipping over.