Takeuchi TB216, 216000002, 216100002 Operator's Manual

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL

This symbol represents the safety alert.
The message that follows the symbol
contains important information about
safety.
Read and understand the message to
avoid personal injury or death.

It is the owner or employer’s responsibility
to fully instruct each operator in the
proper and safe operation of all
equipment. All persons using this
machine should thoroughly familiarize
themselves with the contents of this
manual.

All operators must be instructed on the
proper functions of the excavator before
running the machine.

Learn and practice correct use of the
machine controls in a safe, clear area
before operating this machine on a job
site.

Improper operation, inspection and
maintenance of this machine can cause
injury or death.
Read and understand this manual before
performing any operation, inspection or
maintenance on this machine.

Always store this manual near at hand
preferably on the machine itself. If it should
be lost or damaged, immediately order a
new one from your Takeuchi dealer.
When transferring ownership of this machine,
be sure to hand this manual to the next
owner.

Takeuchi supplies machines complying with
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.
Should you have any question about whether
your machine complies with the regulations
and standards of your country, contact a
Takeuchi dealer.

SIGNAL WORDS

Safety messages appearing in this manual
and on machine decals are identified by the
words “DANGER”, “WARNING” and
“CAUTION”. These signal words mean the
following:

DANGER indicates a hazard with a high
level of risk which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.

WARNING indicates a hazard with a
medium level of risk which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION indicates a hazard with a low
level of risk which, if not avoided, could
result in minor moderate injury.

IMPORTANT: The word IMPORTANT is
used to alert operators and maintenance
personnel about situations which could
result in damage to the machine and its
components.

It is impossible to foresee every possible
circumstance that might involve a potential
hazard. The warnings in this manual or on
the machine can not cover all possible
contingencies. You must exercise all due
care and follow normal safety procedures
when operating the machine so as to ensure
that no damage occurs to the machine, its
operators or other persons.

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INTRODUCTION

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 COMPARTMENT

A compartment for storing this manual is
provided at the position shown on the
diagram below.

1. Insert the starter key and turn it
counterclockwise to open the cover under
the seat.

2. After using the manual, place it in the
plastic pouch and store it back in the
manual storage compartment.

SERIAL NUMBERS

IMPORTANT: Do not remove the machine
name plate with the serial number.
Check the serial numbers of the machine
and engine and write them down in the
spaces below.

Machine number:

Engine number:

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AD6O003

MACHINE DESCRIPTION

FRONT, REAR, LEFT AND RIGHT

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

FEATURES

• “Flexible machine width mechanism” for
crawler width

• Low engine noise and exhaust emissions

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.
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.

Use this machine primarily for the following
operations:

• Excavation

• Digging ditches

• Digging side ditches

• Leveling

• Loading

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NOTES ON READING THIS MANUAL

Please note that the descriptions and
diagrams included in this manual may not be
applicable to your machine.
The numbers used in the illustration are with
circles around them. The same numbers
appear between the parentheses in the text.
(Example:

Symbols used in this manual
The symbols used in this manual have the
following meanings.

...... Prohibition

............. Lock

............. Unlock

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Contents

Introduction .....................................0-2

Machine description ........................0-3

Safety ..............................................1-1

General precautions ................................1-2

Precautions when preparing ....................1-8

Precautions when starting .....................1-12

Precautions when operating ..................1-14

Precautions when stopping ...................1-23

Precautions when transporting ..............1-24

Precautions on maintenance .................1-26

Safety signs (decals) .............................. 1-35

Controls ...........................................2-1

Names of components (Cab) ................... 2-2

Names of components (Canopy) ............. 2-4

Covers ..................................................... 2-6

Starter key ........................................... 2-6

Maintenance cover .............................. 2-6

Fuse box ............................................. 2-7

Tool case ............................................. 2-7

Grease gun holder ............................... 2-7

Fuel lid ................................................. 2-8

Fuel filler port ....................................... 2-8

Side cover ........................................... 2-9

Engine hood ........................................ 2-9

Cab ....................................................... 2-10

Cab door ........................................... 2-10

Emergency exit .................................. 2-10

Front window .....................................2-11

Lower front window ........................... 2-12

Side window ...................................... 2-12

Emergency hammer (optional) ........... 2-13

Seat and seat belt ................................. 2-14

Seat (If equipped) .............................. 2-14

High-back seat (If equipped) .............. 2-15

Seat belt ............................................ 2-16

Instrument cluster .................................. 2-18

Warning lamps ...................................2-18

Indicators........................................... 2-19

Meters ............................................... 2-19

Multi-data display .............................. 2-20

Switches ............................................... 2-26

Starter switch .................................... 2-26

Horn button ....................................... 2-26

Travel speed switch ........................... 2-26

Wiper switch ...................................... 2-27

Second auxiliary hydraulic switch ....... 2-27

Third auxiliary hydraulic switch and
button

................................................ 2-27

Overload warning switch
(If equipped)

Levers and Pedals ................................. 2-29

Safety lock lever ................................ 2-29

Throttle lever ...................................... 2-29

Operating levers ................................ 2-30

Blade lever ......................................... 2-30

Travel levers/pedals ........................... 2-31

Boom swing pedal ............................. 2-31

Auxiliary hydraulic pedal ..................... 2-32

Selector lever .................................... 2-32

Accessories ........................................... 2-34

Heater ............................................... 2-34

Cup holder ........................................ 2-36

Interior light ........................................ 2-36

Inside rear view mirror (cab) ...............2-36

Power sockets .................................. 2-37

Armrest..............................................2-37

Radio (for cab) ................................... 2-38

Auxiliary hydraulic lines ...................... 2-42

Accumulator (If equipped) .................. 2-46

....................................... 2-28

Operation .........................................3-1

Before starting operation .........................3-2

Getting on or off the machine ...............3-2

Walk-around inspection .......................3-2

Daily inspection .................................... 3-2

Starting and stopping the engine ............. 3-3

Before starting the engine .................... 3-3

Starting the Engine .............................. 3-4

Warming up the engine ........................ 3-5

Stopping the engine ............................ 3-5

Operating the machine ............................ 3-6

Lever pattern (ISO pattern) ................... 3-6

Lever pattern (G pattern) If equipped ... 3-7
Warming up the machine (hydraulic oil) 3-8

Inspection after warm-up ..................... 3-9

Crawler width switching ..................... 3-10

Switching the blade width .................. 3-11

Operating the travel levers ................. 3-12

Stopping travel .................................. 3-15

Operating the working equipment ...... 3-16

Operating procedures ............................ 3-18

Prohibited operations .........................3-18

Cautions on operating ........................... 3-21

Cautions on traveling ......................... 3-21

Cautions on traveling on slopes ........ 3-22

Getting out of mud ............................ 3-24

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Operations possible with this

machine............................................. 3-24

Parking the machine

Parking .............................................. 3-26

Inspection and checks after stopping

the engine.......................................... 3-26

Handling in cold climates

Preparing for cold climates ................3-27

Cautions after operations ................... 3-27

After the cold climate ......................... 3-27

Handling rubber crawlers ....................... 3-28

Prohibitions ........................................3-28

Cautions ............................................ 3-29

Preventing the rubber crawlers from

coming off .........................................3-29

.............................. 3-26

....................... 3-27

Transport .........................................4-1

Loading and unloading ............................ 4-2

Hoisting the machine ............................... 4-4

Securing the machine .............................. 4-6

Maintenance ....................................5-1

General .................................................... 5-2

Maintenance overview ......................... 5-2

Cautions on maintenance .................... 5-2

Service data ............................................ 5-4

Fuel and lubricant table ........................ 5-4

Regularly replace the hydraulic oil ........ 5-8

List of consumables ............................. 5-9

List of tools ........................................ 5-10

List of tightening torques ...................5-11

Safety-critical parts ................................ 5-12

Maintenance list ..................................... 5-14

Walk-around inspection .........................5-16

Inspecting by opening the engine hood

and covers......................................... 5-16

Inspecting by walking around the

machine............................................. 5-17

Inspecting while sitting in the

operator’s seat

Daily inspection (every 10 hours) ............ 5-18

Inspecting and replenishing the

coolant

Inspecting and replenishing the

engine oil

Inspecting the dust indicator .............. 5-19

Inspecting the water separator ........... 5-20

Inspecting the fuel level ...................... 5-20

Inspecting the hydraulic oil tank level

and replenishing

................................... 5-17

.............................................. 5-18

........................................... 5-19

................................ 5-21

Lubricating the working equipment .... 5-23

After the initial 50 hours
(only for new machines)

Replacing the engine oil and the

............................................... 5-24

oil filter

Inspecting and adjusting the fan belt .. 5-25

Replacing the hydraulic oil return filter 5-26

Every 50 hours ...................................... 5-28

Inspecting and adjusting the crawler

tension .............................................. 5-28

Lubricating the slew bearing .............. 5-30

Lubricating the slew motor pinion ...... 5-30

Draining the water from the fuel tank ..5-31

Inspecting the battery fluid level and

replenishing .......................................5-32

Every 100 hours .................................... 5-34

Cleaning the water separator ............. 5-34

Cleaning the fuel filter ......................... 5-34

After the initial 250 hours
(only for new machines)

Replacing the travel motor gear oil ..... 5-35

Every 250 hours .................................... 5-36

Replacing the engine oil and the oil

filter

................................................... 5-36

Inspecting and adjusting the fan belt .. 5-36

Cleaning the air cleaner ..................... 5-36

Cleaning the radiator fins and oil
cooler fins

Cleaning the air filters ......................... 5-39

Every 500 hours .................................... 5-40

Replacing the hydraulic oil return filter 5-40

Replacing the water separator filter .... 5-40

Replacing the fuel filter ....................... 5-41

Every 1000 hours .................................. 5-42

Replacing the travel motor gear oil ..... 5-42

Cleaning the engine cooling system ... 5-42

Replacing the air cleaner element ...... 5-44

Inspecting and adjusting the engine
valve clearance
Retightening the engine cylinder
head bolt

Every 1500 hours .................................. 5-46

Inspecting and cleaning the engine
fuel injectors
Inspecting the crankcase breather
system

Every 2000 hours .................................. 5-47

Lapping the engine valve seats .......... 5-47

Every 4000 hours .................................. 5-48

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.......................................... 5-38

........................................... 5-45

...................................... 5-46

............................................... 5-46

......................... 5-24

......................... 5-35

.................................. 5-45

Replacing the hydraulic oil and
cleaning the suction strainer

When required ....................................... 5-50

Replacing the bucket teeth ............... 5-50

Replacing the bucket ......................... 5-52

Lubricating the levers ......................... 5-54

Inspecting the rubber crawlers ........... 5-55

Replacing the rubber crawlers ........... 5-56

Maintenance during extended storage
period

.................................................... 5-58

.............. 5-48

Troubleshooting ...............................6-1

Symptoms that are not malfunctions .......6-2

If the engine overheats ............................. 6-3

If the battery goes dead ........................... 6-4

If a fuse blows ......................................... 6-6

Inspecting and replacing the fuse .........6-6

Inspecting the fusible link ..................... 6-7

Restarting after adding fuel ...................... 6-8

Bleeding air from the fuel system ......... 6-8

If a warning lamp flashes ......................... 6-9

Other symptoms .................................... 6-10

Lowering the boom to the ground .........6-12

Towing ...................................................6-13

If the cab or canopy is damaged ........... 6-14

Specifications ..................................7-1

Basic Specifications ................................. 7-2

Machine dimensions ................................ 7-4

Operating ranges ..................................... 7-8

Lifting Capacities ................................... 7-11

Options ............................................8-1

General precautions ................................8-2

Safety precautions ............................... 8-2

Cautions when installing attachments .. 8-2

Cautions when operating attachments . 8-3

Attachment combination table ................. 8-4

Selecting a lever pattern .......................... 8-5

Switching the lever pattern .................. 8-5

Hydraulic breaker ....................................8-6

Replacing the hydraulic oil regularly .....8-7

Load safety device ................................... 8-8

Emergency shut-off valve .....................8-8

Overload warning device ..................... 8-9

Travel alarm ........................................... 8-10

Optional equipment mass ..................... 8-11

Biodegradable oil ................................... 8-12

Replacing the hydraulic oil with

biodegradable oil ............................... 8-12

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SAFETY

1-1

Safety

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

It is your responsibility to observe all
pertinent laws and regulations and to
follow the manufacture’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.
Most accidents can be prevented by
identifying the potentially hazardous
situations beforehand.
Read and understand all safety messages
which describe how to prevent accidents.
Do not operate the machine until you are
sure that you have gained a proper
understanding of its operation, inspection
and maintenance.

Observe all safety rules

• Operation, inspection and maintenance of
this machine must be performed only by a
trained and qualified person.

• All rules, regulations, precautions and
safety procedures must be understood and
followed when performing operation,
inspection and maintenance of this
machine.

• Do not perform any operation, inspection
and maintenance of this machine when
under the adverse influence of alcohol,
drugs, medication, fatigue, or insufficient
sleep.

When a problem is found on the machine

If any problem (noise, vibration, smell,
disorder of instrument, smoke, oil leak,
wrong indication of alarm or unusual
indication in the instrument cluster, etc.) is
detected during the operation or inspection
and maintenance of the machine,
immediately inform your sales or service
dealer and take proper actions. Do not
operate the machine until the trouble is
cleared.

Operating temperature range

To maintain the performance of machine and
to prevent it from early wear, observe the
following operating conditions.

• Do not operate the machine if the ambient
temperature is higher than +45°C (+113°F)
or lower than –15°C (+5°F).

· If operated at an ambient temperature of

higher than +45°C (+113°F), the engine
may overheat and cause the engine oil to
degrade. Also, the hydraulic oil may
become very hot, causing damage to the
hydraulic equipment.

· If operated at an ambient temperature of

lower than –15°C (+5°F), the parts made
of rubber such as gaskets may get
hardened to cause an early wear or
damage to the machine.

· If the machine is to be used outside the

ambient temperature range described
above, consult your sales or a service
dealer.

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Safety

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

Wear appropriate clothing and protective
equipment

• Do not wear loose clothing or any
accessory that can catch on controls or in
moving parts.

• Do not wear oily or fuel stained clothing
that can easily catch fire.

• Wear a hard hat, safety shoes, safety
glasses, filter mask, heavy gloves, ear
protection and other protective equipment
as required by job conditions. Wear
required appropriate equipment such as
safety glasses and filter mask when using
grinders, hammers or compressed air, as
metal fragments or other objects can fly
and cause serious injury.

• Use hearing protection when operating the
machine. Loud prolonged noise can cause
hearing impairments, even the total loss of
hearing.

Install a fire extinguisher and first aid kit

Be prepared for fire and accidents

• Install an extinguisher and a first aid kit,
and learn how to use them.

• Lean how to fight a fire and how to deal
with accidents.

• Know how to contact emergency
assistance and make a list of emergency
contacts.

Never remove safety equipment

• Make sure all protective guards, canopies
and doors are in place and secured. Repair
or replace damaged parts before operating
the machine.

• Know how to use the safety lock lever, seat
belt and other safety equipment and use
them properly.

• Never remove any safety equipment except
for servicing. Keep all safety equipment in
good operating condition.

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Safety

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

Use a signal person and a flag person

Learn how to use the hand signals required
for particular jobs and make sure who has
the responsibility for signaling.

• All personnel must fully understand all the
signals.

• The operator must respond to signals only
from the appointed signal person, but must
obey a stop signal at any time from
anyone.

• The signal person must stand in a clearly
visible location when giving signals.

Cautions when standing up from or
leaving the operator’s seat

• Before standing up from the operator’s
seat to open/close the window or remove/
install the lower window, lower the working
equipment to the ground, raise the safety
lock levers to engage the lock and stop the
engine. If any controls should be
accidentally touched when the safety lock
levers is lowered (unlocked), the machine
will suddenly move and cause serious
injury or death.

• Note that the dozer blade, boom swing
and auxiliary hydraulic controls cannot be
locked, even when the safety lock lever is
set to the locked position.

Do not carelessly touch these controls.

• Be careful not to touch the operating levers
when raising or lowering the safety lock
levers.

• Before leaving the operator’s seat, lower
the working equipment to the ground, raise
the safety lock levers to engage the lock
and stop the engine. Also, be sure to
remove the key, lock the door and covers,
take it with you and store it in a specified
place.

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Safety

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

Avoid fire and explosion hazards

Keep flames away from fuel, oil, grease and
antifreeze. Fuel is particularly flammable and
dangerous.

• When handling these combustible
materials, keep lit cigarettes, matches,
lighters and other flames or sources of
flames away.

• Do not smoke or permit open flames while
handling fuel or working on the fuel system.

• Do not leave the location while refilling with
fuel or oil.

• Never remove the fuel cap or add fuel
when the engine is running or still hot. Also,
do not spill the fuel on the hot surface of
the machine or the component of the
electric system.

• Clean up spilled fuel or oil immediately.

• Check for fuel, oil leak. Stop all leaks and
clean the machine before operating.

• When operating with grinder or welding,
move inflammables to a safe place.

• Do not cut or weld on pipes or tubes that
contain flammable fluids. Clean thoroughly
with nonflammable solvent before cutting
or welding.

• Remove all trash or debris from the
machine. Make sure that oily rags or other
flammable material are not stored on the
machine.

• Handle all solvents and dry chemicals
(foam type fire extinguisher) according to
procedures identified on manufacturer’s
containers. Work in a well-ventilated area.

• Never use fuel for cleaning purposes.
Always use a nonflammable solvent.

• When handling the fuel, washing oil or
paint, open the door and windows to
ventilate thoroughly.

• Store all flammable fluids and materials in a
safe and well-ventilated place.

• The short circuit of the electric system may
cause the fire. Check for any loosened
connections or damage to the wires every
day. Retighten the loosened connector and
wire clamp. Fix or change the damaged
wire.

• Fire from the pipes:

Make sure that the clamps, guards and

cushions of the hoses and tubes are
securely fixed. If not, hoses or tubes may
be damaged due to vibration or contact
with other parts during operation. This can
cause the high-pressure oil to spurt out,
resulting in the fire or injury.

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Safety

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

Exhaust fumes from the engine is
poisonous

• Do not operate the engine in an enclosed
area without adequate ventilation.

• If natural ventilation is not possible, install
ventilators, fans, exhaust extension pipes
or other venting devices.

Handling asbestos dust

Inhaling asbestos dust can cause lung
cancer. When handling the materials which
may contain asbestos, take the following
precautions:

• Never use compressed air for cleaning.

• Avoid brushing or grinding parts containing
asbestos.

• For clean up, use a vacuum equipped with
a high efficiency particulate air filter (HEPA).

• Wear the stipulated respirator if there is no
other way to control the dust. When
working indoors, install a ventilation system
with a macromolecular filter.

• Do not allow unauthorized personnel in the
work area while working.

• Follow the rules and environmental
standard applicable to the work area.

Be careful not to get crushed or cut

Never put your hands, feet or other parts of
your body between the upperstructure and
the undercarriage or tracks, between the
machine body and working equipment, or
between a cylinder and moving part. The
sizes of these gaps change when the
machine moves, and a person can suffer
severe injury or death.

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Safety

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

Using optional products

• Consult with Takeuchi before installing
optional attachments. Depending on the
type of attachments or the combination of
them, the attachment may come into
contact with the operator’s compartment
or the other parts of the machine. Make
sure that the optional attachment installed
is not contacted with other parts before
use.

• Do not use attachments that have not
been approved by Takeuchi. Doing so may
compromise safety or adversely affect the
machine’s operation or service life.

• Takeuchi will not be held responsible for
any injuries, accidents or damage to its
products caused by the use by a non­approved attachment.

Never modify the machine

Unauthorized modifications to this machine
can cause injury or death. Never make
unauthorized modifications to any part of this
machine.

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Safety

PRECAUTIONS WHEN PREPARING

PRECAUTIONS WHEN
PREPARING

Know the work area

Before starting operation, know the working
area condition to ensure a safety operation.

• Inspect the topography and ground
condition of the working area, or the
structure of the building when working
indoors, and take the safety precautions as
necessary.

• Be sure to avoid all hazards and
obstructions such as ditches, underground
lines, trees, cliffs, overhead electrical wires,
or places where there is a danger of falling
rocks or slides.

• Check with the administrator for the
locations of buried gas pipes, water pipes
and power cables. If necessary, determine
what specific precautions must be taken to
insure safety by consulting with the
administrator.

• When working on roads, be sure to
consider the safety of pedestrians and
vehicles.

· Use a flag person and/or a signal.

· Fence off the working area and keep off

unauthorized persons.

• When working in water or crossing shallow
streams or creeks, check the depth of the
water, the solidity of the ground and the
water flow speed beforehand.

Refer to “Cautions on operating” for further

instructions.

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Safety

PRECAUTIONS WHEN PREPARING

Check the strength of the bridge

When traveling over a bridge or a structure,
check the permissible load. If the strength is
insufficient, reinforce the bridge or the
structure.

Always keep the machine clean

• Clean windows, mirrors and lights to
ensure good visibility.

Adjust the mirror to the best position for

the operator to see the rear view (blind
spot) from the operator’s seat.

• Wipe off any oil, grease, mud, snow or ice,
to prevent accidents due to slipping.

• Remove all loose objects and unnecessary
devices from the machine.

• Remove any dirt, oil or grease from the
engine area to prevent fires.

• Clean around the operator’s seat and
remove any unnecessary object from the
machine.

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Safety

PRECAUTIONS WHEN PREPARING

Perform inspection and maintenance
every day

Failure to identify or repair the irregularities or
damage on machine can lead to accidents.

• Before operating, perform the specified
inspection and make prompt repairs where
necessary.

• If a failure occurs and the operation
becomes impossible or the engine fails,
immediately stop the machine by following
the shutdown procedure, and keep
machine securely parked until the
malfunction is corrected.

Cautions in the operator’s compartment

• Remove mud and grease from shoe soles
before entering the operator’s
compartment. Pedaling the machine with
the shoes with mud and grease will cause
a slip accident.

• Do not leave the parts or tools around the
operator’s seat.

• Do not leave any plastic bottles in the
operator’s compartment or attach any
suction cups on the window glass. The
plastic bottle or suction cup act as a lens
and can cause fire.

• Do not use the mobile phone during
traveling or working.

• Do not bring combustibles or explosives
into the operator’s compartment.

• Do not leave the cigarette lighter in the
operator’s compartment. When the room
temperature rises, the lighter may explore.

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Safety

PRECAUTIONS WHEN PREPARING

Emergency exit

Front window (excluding machines with a
front guard)

If you should become trapped inside the
cab, open the front window to get out.

Emergency hammer (optional)

An emergency hammer is installed to be
used to escape from the cab in an
emergency. When escaping, break the
windows with the hammer.

• When breaking the windowpane with a
hammer, take great care not to injure
yourself with the broken glass pieces.

• Remove the glass pieces from the window
sill so as not to cut yourself when
evacuating. Broken glass will fall from the
window, so be careful of your footing and
do not slip on the glass.

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Safety

PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING

PRECAUTIONS WHEN
STARTING

Support your weight in a three point
secure stance when getting on/off the
machine

• Do not jump on or down from the machine.
Never attempt to get on or off the moving
machine.

• When getting on or off the cab, first fully
open the door to the locked position and
check that it does not move (for machines
with cab).

• Check if there is a “DO NOT OPERATE”
alert sign or similar sign is on the cab door,
controls or starter switch. If there is one, do
not start the engine or touch any levers.

• Sound the horn to warn people around the
machine.

Sit in the operator’s seat and start the
engine

• Adjust the seat to securely latch it.

• Climb up/down the steps facing the
machine and holding the handrail to
support your weight in a three point secure
stance (hand and feet).

• Never use the safety lock lever or control
levers as hand holds.

Before starting the machine, ask any
unauthorized personnel to leave the area

Do not start the engine until you are sure it is
safe to start the machine by checking the
following items.

• Walk around the machine and warn the
person who is servicing the machine or is
walking near the machine. Do not start the
machine until you are certain that no one is
around the machine.

• Fasten the seat belt.

• Check if the parking brake is on and all
control levers and pedals are in the neutral
position.

• Check if the safety lock lever is in the lock
position.

• Make sure that no one is near the machine.

• Start and operate the machine only from
the operator’s seat.

• Never attempt to start the engine by
shorting across the starter terminals.

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PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING

Starting with jumper cables

Use jumper cables only in the recommended
manner. Improper use of jumper cables can
result in battery explosion or unexpected
machine motion.
Refer to “If the battery goes dead” for further
instructions.

After starting the engine

After starting the engine, perform the
operations and checks described below in a
safe place with no persons or obstacles in
the area. If any malfunction is found, follow
the shutdown procedure and report the
malfunction.

• Warm up the engine and hydraulic oil.

• Check if all gauges and warning devices
are properly working.

• Check for any noises.

• Test the engine speed control.

• Operate each control to ensure they are
properly working.

In cold climates

• Be careful of slippery conditions on freezing
ground, steps and hand holds.

• In severe cold climates, do not touch any
metal parts of the machine with bare
hands. The skin will freeze to the metal,
resulting in severe injury.

• Do not use ether or starting fluid on this
engine. The starting fluids can cause
explosion and serious injury or death.

• Warm up the engine and hydraulic oil. If the
levers are operated without warming, the
machine will not react or move promptly or
properly, resulting in accident.

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PRECAUTIONS WHEN OPERATING

PRECAUTIONS WHEN
OPERATING

Operate the machine with the maximum
crawler width

• Always operate the machine with the
crawler width extended to 1300 mm (51.2
in.) to maximize the machine stability. If the
machine is operated with the crawler width
narrowed (980 mm, 38.6 in.), the machine
may tip over due to its poor stability.

• If the machine must be operated with the
narrowed crawler width (980 mm, 38.6 in.),
traveling should be done after folding the
hoe attachment, lowering the boom to
lower the center of gravity and keeping the
machine facing forward.

Do not permit riders on the machine

Do not allow anyone to ride on any part of
the machine at any time while traveling or
operating.

Check if the work area is safe and secure
before operation

Ensure good visibility

• When working in dark places, turn on the
machine’s working lights and headlights
and additional lighting equipment installed,
as necessary.

• When visibility is poor due to bad weather
(fog, snow, rain or a cloud of dust), stop
operating the machine and wait until
visibility improves.

• Confirm the performance limits of the
machine.

• Use a signal person at road shoulders,
narrow places or where your vision is
obstructed.

• Never allow anyone to enter the machine’s
slewing radius and path.

• Signal your intention to move by sounding
the horn.

• There is a blind spot in the rear of the
machine. Before traveling in reverse, check
that the area is safe and clear.

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Check the position of the undercarriage
(tracks) before traveling

Before operating the travel levers/pedals,
make sure that the dozer blade is to the front
of the operator’s seat. Remember that when
the dozer blade is to the rear of the
operator’s seat, the travel levers/pedals must
be operated in the reverse direction from
when it is to the front.

Travel safely

• Travel with the dozer blade raised, the hoe
attachment folded as shown on the figure
above, and the bucket raised 30 to 40 cm
(12 to 16 in.) above the ground.

• Do not slew while traveling. If you must
operate the hoe attachment while traveling,
operate at speeds slow enough so you
have complete control at all times.

• Avoid crossing over obstacles whenever
possible. If you must do so, keep the hoe
attachment close to the ground level and
travel slowly. Never cross obstacles which
will tilt the machine to an angle of 10° or
greater.

• On uneven ground, maintain the low speed
and avoid starting, stopping or changing
directions abruptly. Otherwise, the working
equipment may come in contact with the
ground, causing the machine to lose its
balance and get damaged or to damage
the structures in the surrounding area.

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Cautions on traveling on slopes

When traveling on slopes or grades, be
careful that the machine does not tip (roll)
over or slide.

• Never travel on slopes that are too steep
for the machine to maintain its stability
(maximum gradeability: 30°, lateral tipping
angle: 10°). Note that in reality, the
machine’s stability becomes lower than the
above values depending on the working
condition.

• When traveling on slopes or grades, drive
slowly in 1st (low) speed. When
descending a slope, slow down the engine
speed.

• Do not descend slopes in reverse.

• Do not change directions on slopes or
traverse slopes. First return to a flat
surface, and then take an alternative path.

• The machine may slip sideways even on a
slight slope if the ground is covered with
grass or dead leaves, or when traveling on
a wet metal plate or frozen surfaces. Make
sure the machine is never positioned
sideways on slopes.

• If the machine is stalled on the slope,
return each operating lever to the neutral
position before restarting the engine.

• When climbing a hill, keep the operator’s
seat facing the hillside. When descending a
hill, keep the operator’s seat facing the
downhill direction. In either case, travel
must be done while paying attention to the
ground in front of the machine.

• When traveling on slopes, lower the bucket
to a height of 20 to 30 cm (8 to 12 in.)
above the ground. When climbing a steep
slope, extend the hoe attachment to the
front. In emergencies, lower the bucket to
the ground and stop the machine.

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Operate the machine on snow or ice with
extra care

• When traveling on snow or on frozen
surfaces, drive at a low speed and avoid
starting, stopping or changing directions
abruptly.

• In the snowy area, the road shoulder and
objects placed beside the road are buried
in the snow and cannot be seen. There is a
hazard of the machine tipping over or
hitting covered objects, so always carry out
operations carefully.

• If the machine enters deep snow, there is a
hazard that it may tip over or become
buried in the snow.

Be careful not to drive beyond the road

shoulder or to get trapped in a snow drift.

• With frozen ground surfaces, the ground
becomes soft when the temperature rises,
and this may cause the machine to tip
over, resulting in an operator trapped inside
the machine.

• When parking the machine on an unstable
ground, lower the dozer blade.

Do not move the bucket over the heads of
people

Ensure driver’s safety when loading

Do not load a truck unless the truck driver is
in a safe place.

• Never swing or position the bucket over a
person or the cab room.

• Load the truck from the rear.

Moving the bucket over the heads of people
entails the danger of the load spilling or the
sudden dropping of the bucket.

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Keep a safe distance from the overhead
high-voltage cables

Never bring any part of the machine or
loaded material to near to the high voltage
cables unless all safety precautions required
by the local and national authorities have
been installed. If a person comes near to the
machine that is discharging sparks or
located near to or in contact with the power
source, there is a hazard of electric shock
and death.

• Always maintain a safe distance between
the machine and the high-voltage electric
cable.

• Check with the local power company
about safe operating procedure before
starting operations.

• Consider all cables to be high-voltage
cables and treat all cables as energized
even though it is known or believed that
the power is shut off and the cables are
visibly grounded.

• Use a signal person to give warning if the
machine approaches too close to the
high-voltage electric cables.

• Caution all personnel in the work area not
to come close to the machine or the
loaded material.

• Pay also careful attention to the high­voltage electric cables buried underground.

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Watch out for hazardous working
conditions

• Never undercut a high bank. Doing so is
dangerous as it may cause ground
collapse.

• Do not operate in places where there is a
danger of falling rocks.

• Do not enter areas where there is soft
ground. Doing so could cause the machine
to tilt under its own weight, resulting in a
machine tipping over or sinking into the
ground.

• Maintain a safe distance between the
machine and the edge of the digging site.
Do not dig the ground under the front of
the machine.

• When working close to the cliffs or road
shoulders, to make it easier to escape if
there is any problem, set the crawlers at
right angles to the cliff or road shoulder and
the dozer blade to the front when carrying
out operations.

• Do not come close to unstable grounds
(cliffs, road shoulders, deep ditches). If the
ground should collapse under the weight
or vibration of the machine, there is a
hazard that the machine may fall or tip
over.

· Remember that the soil after heavy rain

or blasting is weak.

· The ground of top of the embankment

and of the circumferences of the
excavated ditches are also weak.

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PRECAUTIONS WHEN OPERATING

• Do not perform demolition work under the
machine. There is a hazard that the
machine may fall down, because the
ground becomes unstable.

• When working on or from the top of
buildings or other structures, check the
strength and the structure before starting
operations. If a building or structure
collapses, serious injury or damage will
result.

• Do not use the impact force of the hoe
attachment for breaking work. There is a
hazard of serious injury being caused by
flying pieces of broken materials and by the
damaged hoe attachment.

• When doing demolition work, do not
perform demolition above your head. There
is a hazard of broken parts falling or of the
building collapsing and causing serious
injury or damage.

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