Takeuchi Mini Excavator TB260 (S/N 126000002~, S/N 126100003~). Operator's Manual

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A. Auxiliary 2nd/4th selection

E. DPF Auto Regeneration/Inhibit

DPF auto regeneration

Auxiliary 2nd is selected.

under way

DPF auto regeneration

Auxiliary 4th is selected.

inhibit

B. —

DPF auto regeneration under way

The DPF regeneration is automatically

C.Auxiliary 1st One-way (one-way circuit)

performed by the engine, when certain

criteria are met. The operator only has to

check the display.

Auxiliary 1st auto tank is

selected.

DPF auto regeneration inhibit

The DPF manual regeneration inhibit

symbol appears on the display when the

Auxiliary 1st one-way is

DPF manual regeneration under way or

selected.

the DPF auto regeneration under way is

cancelled.

Refer to “DPF manual regeneration/inhibit

No display:

Two-way (two-way circuit)

select switch” on page 2-52.

is selected.

F. Highland Mode (If equipped)

D.Lift overload warning/power mode

This mode is used to reduce

This lamp lights up when

the engine load due to the

the power mode side of

hydraulic pump. When the

the Power/Highland mode

machine is operated at a high-

select switch is pressed.

altitude site, the engine output

The maximum engine

is decreased due to thin air. In such cases,

output is maintained for as

the hydraulic horse power is automatically

long as this lamp is lit.

adjusted to prevent the engine from

stalling.

Display the symbol when

Refer to “Power/Highland mode switch”

the lift overload warning

on page 2-55.

switch is turned on.

Refer to “Power/Highland mode switch”

on page 2-55.

Refer to “Lift overload warning switch (If

equipped)” on page 2-57.

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G.Alarm

K. High-flow indicator

Displays the symbol of high-flow when the

Displays the clock symbol when

auxiliary 1st flow rate is set to high-flow.

the alarm function is turned on.

Refer to “Alarm setting” on

L. Dozer blade float indicator

page 2-37.

Displays the symbol of the dozer blade

float when the float button is pressed.

6. Function indicators (Page 2)

7. Warning indicators (Page 3)

When the (A) key is pressed, the display

changes as the following.

changes as the following. If there is no

warning, the screen returns to the

“Functions” on Page 1.

H.Auxiliary 1st indicator

Warning display is first flashed and enlarged

I. Auxiliary 1st flow rate selection

for three seconds and then stays displayed,

indicator

if there is a problem with the machine. If

Press the (B) key to move the and select

multiple warnings are to be displayed, the

the desired flow rate.

highest priority warning is displayed. Priority

Refer to “Auxiliary 1st Flow Rate Setting”

from the highest to the lowest: ECM error

on page 2-40.

warning, DPF regeneration prompting,

Auxiliary 3rd hydraulic pressure warning,

J. Attachment symbol indicators

water separator warning and fuel filter

warning.

No enlarged display for the exhaust

temperature warning and the maintenance

warning.

Go to the “MAINTENANCE/ FAILURE

RECORD/Error code display” from the Side

menu screen, get the vehicle or engine error

Displays the symbol of the attachment

code number, and consult your sales or

selected in the “Auxiliary 1st Flow Rate

service dealer referring to the “Vehicle error

Setting” section.

code list” or “Engine error code list” in this

manual.

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M.ECM error warning indicator

S. Maintenance warning indicator

This warning lamp flashes if the Electronic

When the time for maintenance set by the

Control Module (ECM) detects an engine

trip meter is reached, this warning lamp

problem while the starter switch is in the

flashes and an alarm sounds.

ON position. The problem detected is

recorded as an ECM error.

Refer to “Engine error code list” on pages

6-14 to 6-21.

N.Water separator warning indicator

This lamp flashes if the water is detected

within the water separator while the starter

switch is in the ON position.

Refer to “If a warning lamp flashes” on

page 6-10.

O.DPF manual regeneration under way/

When the time for maintenance set by the

regeneration promoting indicator

trip meter is reached, the screen is

This indicator starts flashing and an alarm

changed from the Main to the Trip Meter

starts sounding, if the accumulated PM

for Maintenance on the DATA screen.

exceeds the limited amount on the DPF.

Each value remains flashing until its

Immediately perform the manual DPF

corresponding key is pressed. At this

regeneration.

stage, the trip meter values cannot be

Refer to “DPF manual regeneration/inhibit

reset. Pressing any key returns to the

select switch” on page 2-52.

Warning (Page 3) of Main screen in which

the maintenance warning lamp is flashing

P. Exhaust temperature warning indicator

and the alarm is sounding. Promptly

This indicator lights up to warn if the

inspect and service the relevant item.

exhaust temperature is abnormally

Refer to “Menu/Trip meter reset” on page

increased. Check for any flammable items

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around the exhaust piping.

Refer to “Maintenance” on page 5-1.

Q.Fuel filter warning indicator

This lamp flashes and an alarm is sounded

if the fuel filter is clogged while the engine

is running.

R. Auxiliary 3rd hydraulic pressure

warning indicator (If equipped)

This warning lamp starts flashing and an

alarm sounds if the pressure in the fixed

side (left “e”) of the Auxiliary 3rd drops

abnormally while the engine is running, or

while the quick-hitch is being used for

changing the bucket.

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FUNCTION OF EACH KEY

1. Hour meter

2. Trip meter 1

The functions are as below in the Home

screen. The different functions appear in the

other screens.

3. Trip meter 2

A. Stopping the alarm or switching the

display between Functions and

Warnings

· Pressing the (A) key while the alarm is

sounding stops the alarm.

· Pressing the (A) key to switch the

display; Functions (Page 1), Functions

(Page 2), and Warnings (Page 3).

4. Trip meter 3

B. Meter switching

Pressing and holding the (B) key for two

seconds or more each time the display

changes as follows:

5. Returns to the hour meter

· When the (B) key is pressed, the display

changes in the following order.

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1. Tachometer

MENU SCREEN

2. PM accumulation rate

3. Lift load factor

Press the (A) key to proceed to the screen

selected by the bar.

Press the (B) key to move the selection bar.

Press the (C) key to return to the Home

screen.

4. Return to the engine RPM.

• DATA

C.Menu/trip meter reset

The trip meter for maintenance, battery

· Pressing the (C) key switches to the

and auxiliary circuits can be checked.

Menu screen.

Unlike the trip meter displayed on the Main

· Pressing and holding the (C) key for

screen, data items on the engine oil filter,

three seconds or more while the trip

hydraulic oil filter and fuel filter are included

meter is displayed returns the trip meter

so that you can use them as a guideline for

to “0”.

replacement.

• SETTING

Time, alarm and contrast can be set.

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DATA SCREEN (DATA)

• Battery (BATTERY)

Displays the battery voltage.

Press the (A) key to proceed to the screen

selected by the bar.

Press the (C) key to return to the DATA screen.

Press the (B) key to move the selection bar.

Press the (C) key to return to the Menu

• Auxiliary circuit (AUXILIARY)

screen.

Displays the flow rate in the auxiliary

circuits of the 1st, 2nd or 3rd.

• Trip meter (TRIP METER) for

maintenance

The trip meters for the engine oil filter,

hydraulic oil filter or fuel filter are displayed.

Each time the (B) key is pressed, the

auxiliary circuit is displayed in this order:

Auxiliary 1st, Auxiliary 2nd and Auxiliary

4th.

Press and hold the (A) key for at least five

Press the (C) key to return to the Data

seconds resets the selected trip meter to

screen.

“0”.

Press the (B) key to move the selection bar.

Press the (C) key to return to the DATA

screen.

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SETTING SELECTION SCREEN (SETTING)

e. Press the (C) key cancels editing and to

return to the Setting Selection screen.

• Alarm setting (ALARM)

Five patterns of alarm setting are

available.

Alarm function can be set to on or off

within the five patterns.

Press the (A) key to proceed to the screen

selected by the bar.

Press the (B) key to move the selection bar.

Press the (C) key to return to the Menu

screen.

• Time setting (CLOCK)

The time to be displayed on the Home

a. When the selection bar is at ALARM,

screen can be set here.

press the (A) key to proceed to the alarm

setting screen (ALARM SET).

b. Press the (A) key in this screen to place

a checkmark in the box at the left of the

setting bar. Press the (A) key again to

remove the checkmark.

The alarm setting cannot be changed

only by placing or removing a

checkmark.

c. Press and hold the (A) key for at least

two seconds to complete the setting

and to return to the Setting Selection

screen.

a. When the selection bar is at CLOCK,

Be sure to perform the above operation

press the (A) key to proceed to the time

when you wish to set the alarm.

setting screen (CLOCK SET).

A clock symbol is displayed on the

b. Pressing the (A) key in this screen moves

Home screen.

the selection bar and flashes the figures

d. Press the (B) key to move the selection

on the bar.

bar.

Setting range: hours, 1 to 24; minutes,

e. Press and hold the (B) key for at least

00 to 59

three seconds to enter the alarm time

c. Press the (B) key to increase the number

setting mode.

value selected.

f. Press the (C) key to cancel editing and

Press and hold the (B) key to rapidly

to return to the Setting Selection screen.

increase the number value selected.

Checked

d. Press and hold the (A) key for at least

Unchecked

Off

two seconds to complete the setting

and to return to the Setting Selection

screen.

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• Alarm time setting mode

• Contrast setting (CONTRAST)

Sets the time for alarm.

Adjust the LCD contrast.

a. Select the item to be set in the alarm

a. When the selection bar is at CONTRAST,

setting screen (ALARM SET).

press the (A) key to proceed to the

b. Press and hold the (B) key for at least

contrast setting screen (CONTRAST).

three seconds to enter the alarm time

b. To increase contrast, press the (B) key.

setting mode.

The bar advances to the right.

c. Press the (A) key in this screen to move

Press and hold the (B) key to rapidly

the selection bar and to flash the figures

advance the bar.

on the bar.

Once the bar reaches the right end

Setting range: hours, 1 to 24; minutes,

(highest contrast), it returns to the left

00 to 59

end (lowest contrast).

d. Press the (B) key to increase the number

c. Press and hold the (A) key for at least

value selected.

three seconds to complete the setting

Press and hold the (B) key to rapidly

and to return to the Setting Selection

increase the number value selected.

screen.

e. Press and hold the (A) key for at least

d. Press the (C) key to cancel editing and

two seconds to complete the setting

to return to the Setting Selection screen.

and to return to the Setting Selection

The changes made to the setting are

screen.

reflected, but they will be removed when

f. Press the (C) key to cancel editing and

the starter switch is turned off.

to return to the Setting Selection screen.

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SETTING SELECTION SCREEN (SETTING)

Initial

A/B common,

Variable

condition

standard flow

range

Auxiliary 1st

100%=57L/min

10 to 100%

No. 1

(15.1 US gpm)

Auxiliary 1st

75%=43L/min

10 to 100%

No. 2

(11.4 US gpm)

Auxiliary 1st

50%=28L/min

10 to 100%

No. 3

(7.4 US gpm)

Press the (A) key to proceed to the screen

Maximum

A/B common,

Variable

selected by the bar.

flow rate

high-flow

range

Press the (B) key to move the selection bar.

Press the (C) key to return to the side menu

Auxiliary 1st

180%=102L/min

101 to

screen.

Nos. 1, 2 and 3

(26.9 US gpm)

180%

• Auxiliary 1st flow rate setting

(1st AUX SET)

The table shows the 1-way flow rate when

Set the flow rate ratio for the No. 1, No. 2

there is no load.

and No. 3rd in the Auxiliary 1 circuit.

c. When the selection bar is at a symbol of

attachment, press the (B) key to change it

to the desired symbol.

Select the symbol representing the

attachment to be used.

d. The setting for Auxiliary 1 No. 2 and

a. Pressing the (A) key in this screen moves

Auxiliary 1 No. 3 can be done using the

the selection bar and flashes the figures

same procedure as above.

on the bar.

e. Press and hold the (A) key for three

b. Press the (B) key to increase the number

seconds or more to complete the setting

value selected.

and return to the setting selection screen.

Press and hold the (B) key for at least one

f. Press the (C) key to cancel editing and to

second to rapidly increase the number

return to the setting selection screen.

value selected.

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• Auxiliary 2nd flow rate setting

• Auxiliary 4th flow rate setting

(2nd AUX SET)

(4th AUX SET)

Set the flow rate ratio for the Auxiliary 2nd

Set the flow rate ratio for the Auxiliary 4th

circuit.

a. For the key operation, refer to the Auxiliary

1st flow rate setting section.

Initial

Variable

Initial

Variable

Standard flow

condition

range

condition

range

C/D

G/H

Auxiliary 2nd

100%=44 L/min

10 to 100%

Auxiliary 4th

100%=44 L/min

10 to 100%

(11.6 US gpm)

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MAINTENANCE

· Inputs/outputs (INPUTS/OUTPUTS)

Diagnosis and failure record can be checked.

The 9-page diagnosis data can be

Press the (A) key to proceed to the screen

displayed.

selected by the bar.

Press the (B) key to display a different

Press the (B) key to move the selection bar.

page.

Press the (C) key to return to the side menu

Press the (C) key to return to the

screen.

Diagnosis screen.

• Diagnosis (DIAGNOSIS)

Input/Output, Analog Input, PWM Output,

Engine Control Module (ECM) can be

checked.

Press the (A) key to proceed to the screen

selected by the bar.

Press the (B) key to move the selection bar.

Press the (C) key to return to the

Maintenance screen.

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1 page

OUT

OFF/ON

Load dump relay

OFF/ON

OFF/I

Wiper relay

OFF/ON

OFF/C

OFF/ON

Overload warning relay

OFF/ON

2 page

OUT

OFF/ON

Blade float relay

OFF/ON

Safety lock SOL.

OFF/ON

Buzzer

OFF/ON

AUX auto depress SOL.

OFF/ON

3 page

OUT

OFF/G

Travel speed SOL.

OFF/ON

OFF/L

OFF/G

AUX3 SOL.

OFF/ON

OFF/F

OFF/2

AUX2/4 SOL.

OFF/ON

OFF/S

Swing/Adjust SOL.

OFF/ON

4 page

OUT

OFF/ON

Blade right angle SOL.

OFF/ON

Blade left angle SOL.

OFF/ON

1 Way SOL.

OFF/ON

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5 page

OUT

OFF/ON

Option AUX4

OFF/ON

Deceleration button

OFF/ON

AUX2/4 SW

OFF/ON

PWR mode SW

OFF/ON

Highland mode SW

OFF/ON

6 page

OUT

OFF/ON

Engine discriminate (Yanmar)

OFF/ON

Automatic deceleration SW

OFF/ON

7 page

OUT

OFF/ON

AUX1 flow rate select SW

OFF/ON

Option 2 piece boom

OFF/ON

Selector button (2 piece boom)

OFF/ON

8 page

OUT

OFF/ON

AUX3 pressure SW

OFF/ON

Pressure SW(auto decel)

OFF/ON

Air cleaner filter clogging

OFF/ON

9 page

OUT

OFF/ON

Water separator warning SW

OFF/ON

Glow

OFF/ON

AC compressor

OFF/ON

BAT charge

OFF/ON

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· Analog inputs (ANALOG INPUTS)

· Engine Control Module (ECM)

Displays the analog input information in

Displays the engine output information in

one page.

three pages.

Accel

0.00 V

Fuel

0.0 Ohm

Page 1

Lift pressure

0.00 V

Pedal Position

000 %

0.0 Mpa

Torque

0000 %

Engine Speed

0000 rpm

PWM outputs (PWM OUTPUTS)

Operating Speed

0000 rpm

Glow

Page 2

Coolant Temp.

000 °C

Fuel Temp.

000 °C

Oil Pressure

0000 kPa

Fuel Rate

0000 L/h

Barometric Pressure

000 kPa

Page 3

Air Inlet Temp.

000 °C

Boost Pressure

000 kPa

Displays the output information on the

Boost Temp.

000 °C

pump and the auxiliary circuits in two

Battery Voltage

0000 V

pages.

Page 1

Hydraulic pump

00000 mA

1st AUX Hydraulic A

00000 mA

1st AUX Hydraulic B

00000 mA

Page 2

2/4 AUX

Hydraulic C/G

00000 mA

2/4 AUX

Hydraulic D/H

00000 mA

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• Failure Record (FAILURE RECORD)

........ Engine error code

The Active Failure Record data and the

Past Failure Record data can be checked.

Pressing the (A) key while the Vehicle

Error Code List is displayed changes the

Press the (A) key to proceed to the screen

screen to the Engine Error Code List. The

selected by the bar.

three latest code SPNs and the FMIs are

Press the (B) key to move the selection bar.

displayed.

Press the (C) key to return to the

Press the (B) key to display a different

Maintenance screen.

page.

Pressing the (C) key returns to the Failure

· Active Failure Record (ACTIVE)

Record screen.

· Past Fault History (PAST)

........ Vehicle error code list

Pressing the (A) key while the Engine

Error Code List is displayed changes the

........ Vehicle Error Code 1 to 12

screen to the Vehicle Error Code List.

When the (A) key is pressed while the

Four latest codes are displayed.

past engine error codes are displayed,

the display changes to the past vehicle

error code screen. The fault history data

is displayed with the latest one at the top,

as well as with the serial numbers (1 to

12) attached. The most recent time of

fault occurrence recorded by the hour

meter is also displayed.

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SWITCHES

ENGINE SHUTDOWN SWITCH

SWITCHES

<APPLICABLE MACHINE MODELS

STARTER SWITCH

126100003 OR LATER>

IMPORTANT: Do not repeatedly switch

This switch is used to shutdown the engine if

the key from OFF to ON and ON to OFF

it fails to stop, due to machine failure or

over a short period. Doing so will cause

breakage, when the starter switch is set to

engine breakdown.

the OFF position.

1. Press the switch (1).

OFF

Position for stopping the engine

2. After use, reset the switch (1).

and inserting or removing the key.

Position in which the engine is

running. At this position, all the

THROTTLE CONTROLLER

electrical equipment is functional.

When the coolant temperature is

too low, the engine is

automatically preheated.

START Position for starting the engine.

When the key is released, the

switch automatically returns to the

ON position.

This controls the engine speed.

(A)

Low idling

(B)

Medium speed

(C)

Maximum speed

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HORN BUTTON

Note: This deceleration button is capable of

decreasing the engine speed and reducing

the fuel consumption, with a simple

operation, in a situation such as when little

engine output is required and thus the

operating or the travel levers are in neutral.

TRAVEL SPEED BUTTON

When a load greater than a set value is

Press the button situated on the right

applied during traveling in 2nd (high)

operating lever to blow the horn.

speed, the speed will automatically slow

down to 1st (low) speed. When the load

becomes lighter, the speed will increase

DECELERATION BUTTON

and return to 2nd (high) speed. It should

be noted that the travel speed changes

depending on the load condition (for

machines with the automatic travel shift-

Before operating the deceleration button,

down system).

set the operating lever to the neutral

position and take your foot off the pedals.

If the deceleration button is pressed while

driving, the machine’s operating speed

will abruptly change to result in a

dangerous situation.

Press this switch to set the travel speed to

2nd (high) speed. Press it again to return to

1st (low) speed.

Press this button on the right operating lever

to lower the engine speed to low idling.

Press the button again to return to the

engine speed set with the throttle controller.

For safety reasons, it is designed that the

deceleration function is activated to set the

engine revolutions to low idling whenever the

engine is started.

Cancel the deceleration mode by pressing

the deceleration button as necessary.

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SWITCHES

AUXILIARY 1ST SWITCHES

Refer to “Auxiliary hydraulic lines (If

equipped)” on pages 2-76 to 2-80.

Auxiliary hydraulic buttons

AUXILIARY 2ND/4TH SWITCH

(IF EQUIPPED)

Slider switch

(Proportional control)

Proportional control allows for slow-to-fast/

fast-to-slow movement of attachment.

Example: If you move the slider switch half

way, the attachment will move at

approximately one-half the speed.

Press those buttons to control the flow of the

oil in the first auxiliary hydraulic lines.

• Proportional control of the auxiliary

hydraulic circuit is not possible.

(A)

Hydraulic oil flows to the left auxiliary

line (a).

(B)

Hydraulic oil flows to the right auxiliary

line (b).

Slider switch

(Proportional control)

Proportional control allows for slow-to-fast/

Move this switch to control the flow of the oil

fast-to-slow movement of attachment.

in the second auxiliary hydraulic lines.

Example: If you move the slider switch half

(C):

Hydraulic oil flows to the left auxiliary

way, the attachment will move at

line (c).

approximately one-half the speed.

(D):

Hydraulic oil flows to the right auxiliary

line (d).

Move this switch to control the flow of the oil

in the first auxiliary hydraulic lines.

To use the auxiliary 4th hydraulic line, press

(A)

Hydraulic oil flows to the left auxiliary

the auxiliary 2/4 select button to change to

line (a).

the operation of the auxiliary 4th.

(B)

Hydraulic oil flows to the right auxiliary

Refer to “Auxiliary hydraulic lines (If

line (b).

equipped)” on pages 2-76 to 2-80.

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DPF MANUAL REGENERATION/INHIBIT

SELECT SWITCH

<APPLICABLE MACHINE MODELS

126100003 OR LATER>

IMPORTANT: Press the manual

regeneration side on the DPF manual

regeneration/inhibit select switch to burn

the particulate matter (PM), when the DPF

manual regeneration lamp flashes and an

alarm sounds. If the machine continues to

be operated without performing the

• The DPF and the exhaust gas emitted

manual regeneration, the engine power

from the exhaust line can be very hot

will decrease and eventually the engine

while the engine is running or the

will stop running. The ECM warning

regeneration is under way, as well as

display will also flash if the DPF needs to

immediately after the engine is stopped.

be repaired. A number appears on the

Be careful not to accidentally touch

engine error code screen. Refer to the

them; doing so could cause burns.

“Engine error code list” and contact a

• Do not perform the DPF regeneration if

Takeuchi sales or service dealer for repair.

the machine is surrounded by

flammable items such as plants, trees,

• DPF manual regeneration

dry grass, wastepaper, oil and waste

When the DPF manual regeneration symbol

tires. There is a risk of fire due to the

on the display starts flashing and an alarm

high-temperature exhaust gas emitted

starts sounding, perform the DPF manual

from the DPF.

regeneration by following the procedure

• Do not perform the DPF regeneration in

below.

poorly-ventilated indoor spaces, as

1. Park the machine in a safe place where

smoke may be generated during the

there is no fire hazard.

regeneration.

2. Raise the safety lock lever to the lock

• Do not perform regeneration when the

position.

engine hood is open. There is a risk of

· Do not lower the safety lock lever and

fire due to the high-temperature exhaust

move the control levers during

gas emitted from the DPF.

regeneration. Doing so interrupts the

regeneration.

3. Decrease the engine speed to low idling.

4. Press and hold the manual regeneration

side on the DPF manual regeneration/

inhibit select switch.

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· Since the DPF regeneration is designed to

work only when the accumulated

particulate matter (PM) in the filter exceeds

a certain amount, it will not start otherwise,

even if you attempt to perform manual

regeneration.

• DPF regeneration inhibit (cancel)

To cancel the DPF regeneration currently

being processed (manual or auto), press

the regeneration inhibit symbol side.

5. The manual regeneration symbol stops

The DPF regeneration inhibit symbol

flashing and remains lit to indicate that

appears on the display, and the

the engine RPM is automatically

regeneration operation must be performed

increased and the DPF (1) regeneration

again. Start the manual regeneration

(PM burning) has started.

procedure from Step (1) above, as soon as

6. Release the switch. Do not leave the

possible. Do not press the DPF

machine during regeneration.

regeneration inhibit switch unless there is a

It takes approximately 25 to 30 minutes,

risk of fire.

depending on the ambient temperature,

To cancel, press the switch again. Turning

to complete the regeneration operation.

the starter switch to OFF will also cancel

7. The manual regeneration symbol goes

the operation.

off to indicate the end of manual

regeneration.

<Cab>

Refer to “DPF auto regeneration/inhibit

Note:

indicator lamp” and “DPF manual

Since the exhaust gas is cleaned through

regeneration under way/regeneration

the catalyst fitted inside the DPF, it has a

promoting indicator” on page 2-18.

smell different from that of the conventional

diesel engine.

In some cases smoke may be emitted from

Refer to “DPF Auto Regeneration/Inhibit” on

the tail pipe while the DPF regeneration is

page 2-31 and “DPF manual regeneration

being performed. This is not a failure; it is

under way/regeneration promoting indicator”

due to burning of the particulate matter

on page 2-33.

(PM).

It is normal that a sound is produced when

the DPF regeneration is started or

completed; This is to adjust the air-intake

throttle and EGR opening position.

In some cases the noise associated with

the DPF regeneration operation or cancel

operation may change; this is not a failure.

The DPF manual regeneration can be

completed faster while the machine engine

is warm rather than cold. Note that the

manual regeneration does not start unless

the coolant temperature is higher than a

set value. The coolant temperature may

increase while manual regeneration is being

performed.

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SWITCHES

LIGHT SWITCH

WIPER SWITCH

IMPORTANT: If no washer fluid is

discharged, do not operate the washer.

Doing so may damage the pump.

IMPORTANT: Operating the wiper with no

moisture on the windshield will scratch

the glass. Use water or washer fluid when

operating the wiper.

IMPORTANT: In cold climates, the wiper

blade may freeze to the glass. Operating

the wiper forcibly may damage the wiper

motor.

When this switch is turned while the starter

switch is at ON, the lights turn on as follows:

OFF Off

ON Switch lamps, front light, boom light,

side lights and tail lamps will be lit.

(switch lamp is lit)

OFF Off

INT Intermittence operation

ON Continuous operation

WASHER SWITCH

ON Pressing the ON side of the switch

causes the washer to spray washer

fluid. To stop spraying, release the

switch.

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CONTROLS

SWITCHES

AUTOMATIC DECELERATION SWITCH

POWER/HIGHLAND MODE SWITCH

When the ON side of the switch is pressed,

the deceleration lamp in the instrument

• Power mode

cluster flashes. This flashing stops when the

· Pressing the PWR symbol side of the

deceleration function starts working, and the

switch turns on the Power mode

lamp remains lit while in the deceleration

indicator lamp on the instrument cluster.

mode. The engine speed automatically drops

The maximum engine output is obtained.

to low idle (deceleration mode) four seconds

· STD mode: Pressing the PWR symbol

after the control levers are set to neutral, to

side of the switch again turns off the

reduce fuel consumption. Moving the control

power mode indicator lamp.

levers will cause the speed to return to the

original engine speed.

• Highland mode

Switching from the deceleration button to the

This switch is used to reduce the engine

auto-deceleration switch will first return to

load due to the hydraulic pump. When the

the engine speed set with the throttle

machine is operated at a high-altitude site,

controller. Then, the engine will automatically

the engine output is decreased due to thin

enter the deceleration mode (low idling) if the

air. In such cases, the hydraulic horse

control levers are not operated within four

power is automatically adjusted to prevent

seconds.

the engine from stalling. Use this switch

when the machine is operated at a high-

altitude site.

· Pressing the PWR symbol side of the

switch turns on the Power mode

indicator lamp on the instrument cluster.

· To cancel the highland mode, press the

PWR symbol side halfway to set to the

neutral position. The highland mode

indicator lamp goes out and enters the

lowland mode.

Refer to “Multi-information display” on

page 2-16.

Refer to “Instrument cluster” on page

2-28.

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CONTROLS

SWITCHES

DETENT MODE SWITCH

AUXILIARY 1ST AUTO TANK SWITCH

(AUXILIARY 1ST) (IF EQUIPPED)

(IF EQUIPPED)

IMPORTANT: Do not operate the machine

in the detent mode for a long time. Doing

so will increase the hydraulic oil

temperature and shorten the service life

of the hydraulic units.

Use this switch to change the direction of

hydraulic oil flow in the Aux. 1st line.

(1) When using a hydraulic breaker (1-way

flow)

(2) When using a reversible attachment

(2-way flow)

This switch is used to change the operation

(3) The one-way flow can be set only when

mode of the auxiliary 1st button (A). Pressing

the button “A” of the Aux. 1 is pressed.

the ON side of the switch causes the

(The tank circuit is automatically opened.)

auxiliary button (A) to enter the detent mode.

Pressing the OFF side changes to the

momentary mode.

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CONTROLS

SWITCHES

LIFT OVERLOAD WARNING SWITCH

BEACON LAMP SWITCH (IF EQUIPPED)

(IF EQUIPPED)

If the overload is not removed after the

overload warning horn is sounded, the

machine may tip over. If the horn starts

sounding, stop operating the machine

and lighten the load.

When this switch is turned on while the

starter switch is at ON, the lamp turns on as

follows:

OFF

Off

Beacon lamp is lit

If a weight greater than the lifting capacity is

applied or lifted, the overload warning device

is activated and the horn sounds. (When the

lift overload warning switch is turned on.)

OFF

Off

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CONTROLS

LEVERS AND PEDALS

OPERATING LEVERS

LEVERS AND PEDALS

SAFETY LOCK LEVER

• Before starting operation, carefully

check which lever pattern you are going

• Before standing up from the operator’s

to use.

seat to open/close the window or

• It is described using the ISO pattern in

remove/install the lower window, lower

this manual.

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.

• Be careful not to touch the operating

levers when raising or lowering the

safety lock lever.

• Before leaving the operator’s seat, lower

the working equipment to the ground,

raise the safety lock levers to engage

Use these levers to operate the boom, arm,

the lock and stop the engine. Also, be

bucket and upperstructure.

sure to remove the key, lock the door

Refer to “Lever pattern” on pages 3-6 and

and covers, take it with you and store it

3-7.

in a specified place.

Refer to “Operating the working equipment”

on pages 3-14 and 3-15.

This device is for locking the operations of

hoe attachment, slewing, auxiliary, dozer

blade and traveling.

When the lever is raised, the lever stand

springs up to lock the lever.

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CONTROLS

LEVERS AND PEDALS

BLADE LEVER

Float operation

Use this lever to operate the dozer blade.

Button (C)

Float mode

(A)

Blade up

Press the float button (C) to

(B)

Blade down

set the dozer blade to the float

Refer to “Operating the dozer blade” on

mode.

page 3-15.

To cancel the float mode,

press the float button (C)

Float button (if equipped)

again. The float mode is

temporally cancelled when the

blade lever is tilted backward.

• Do not press the float button while the

To return to the float mode, tilt

machine is raised by the blade. Doing

the blade lever back to the

so will cause the machine to fall. If you

neutral position. Take caution

must work beneath the raised machine,

when returning to the float

always use a secure support to keep the

mode.

machine raised.

• Do not press the float button while the

blade is raised. Doing so will cause the

blade to fall. Lower the blade to the

ground before pressing the float button.

• Do not travel forward while the blade is

in the float mode.

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CONTROLS

LEVERS AND PEDALS

TRAVEL LEVERS/PEDALS

BOOM SWING PEDAL

• Before operating the travel levers/

Keep the pedal cover to the locked

pedals, make sure that the dozer blade

position when not using the pedal.

is to the front of the operator’s seat.

Stepping on a pedal accidentally when it

Remember that when the dozer blade is

is not locked may cause accidents.

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.

• Do not rest your foot on the pedal

unless operating it for traveling. If the

pedal is accidentally stepped while

working, the machine may suddenly

move and cause serious injury or death.

Use this pedal to operate the boom swing.

(A)

Boom swing right

(B)

Boom swing left

Refer to “Operating the boom swing” on

page 3-15.

Pedal lock

Use these levers/pedals to move forward or

backward and to change directions.

Refer to “Operating the travel levers/pedals”

on page 3-10.

Set the pedal cover over the pedal to lock it.

Open the pedal cover from the pedal to

unlock it.

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CONTROLS

ACCESSORIES

Do not overcool

ACCESSORIES

For health reasons, the air inside the cab

AIR CONDITIONER (IF EQUIPPED)

should be kept at a temperature at which

you feel a little cool when entering the cab

CAUTIONS ON USE

from outside (a difference of 5 to 6°C (41 to

43°F)). Remember to adjust the temperature

Ventilate periodically

properly.

• When using the air conditioner over an

extended period of time, open the

Do not turn on the air conditioner until the

windows about once each hour to let in

engine is started

fresh air.

To avoid placing an excessive load on the

• Your eyes may become irritated if you

compressor, wait until the engine is started

smoke while using the air conditioner. If this

and is running smoothly before turning on

happens, open the windows to let in fresh

the air conditioner.

air. Smoking particularly irritates the eyes

when the air conditioner is being used.

Let hot air out first

Since the humidity in the cab drops, the

If the machine has been parked in the sun,

cornea becomes dry.

open the windows and door to let the hot air

• If the outside air is dirty, set the air

out of the cab before using the air

conditioner to the circulation mode.

conditioner.

Always maintain good visibility

Caution on refrigerant (gas)

Working with the dirty windows or fogged

If the refrigerant comes in contact with skin

windows restricts visibility and is dangerous.

or eyes, it may cause frostbite or eye

Always clean dirt and moisture off the

damage. Never touch the refrigerant or

windows before working.

loosen the parts on the cooling circuit.

• The windows tend to get foggy when the

If the refrigerant gas leaks, keep flames

humidity is high. If this happens, turn on

away.

the air conditioner to use outside air and

the defroster to get rid of the fog.

Off-season inspection

• If the air conditioner is set to high when

Even off season, run the air conditioner for 3

using the defroster, the difference between

to 5 minutes at least once a week to

the external and internal temperatures

maintain oil in the various parts of the

increases, resulting in frost on the outside

compressor.

of the windows. If this happens, either turn

the air conditioner off or turn the

temperature control dial clockwise to

increase the internal temperature.

• Mist may blow out of the air outlets. This is

not a malfunction. When moist air passes

through the evaporator on the air

conditioner unit, water particles in the air

freeze and are emitted as mist.

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CONTROLS

ACCESSORIES

Air conditioner switch

Fan dial

IMPORTANT: To avoid placing an

excessive load on the compressor, wait

until the engine is started and is running

smoothly before turning on the air

conditioner.

Use this dial to select the fan speed from the

three levels. Turning this dial to the OFF

position turns off the air conditioner.

OFF Turning off the fan and the air

conditioner.

Use this switch to turn on or off the cooling/

LO Low

dehumidifying function. When this switch is

ME Medium

pressed while the engine is running with the

High

fan dial set to ON, the lamp lights up and the

cooling/dehumidifying function is turned on.

Temperature control knob

Press this switch again or turn the fan dial to

OFF to turn off the cooling/dehumidifying

function.

Lamp is off

OFF

Lamp is on

Note: To prevent leakage of refrigerant gas

from the compressor’s seal, operate the air

conditioner at least once a week, regardless

of the season.

Note: The air conditioner will not function if

the temperature in the cab is low (3°C (38°F)

or lower).

Use this knob to adjust the air temperature.

COOL

Decreases the temperature

WARM

Increases the temperature

Note: No warm air is emitted if the

temperature of the engine coolant is low.

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CONTROLS

ACCESSORIES

Outlets

Operation

Dehumidifying and Heating (in cold climates

or when the humidity is high)

Move the louvers up and down or left and

right to adjust the air flow direction and

amount.

Ventilation/Circulation select lever

Arrange the foot outlets and the defroster so

that they are directed to the front window.

Let the dehumidified warm air blow on the

Use this lever to select between Ventilation

front window, to prevent frosting.

and Circulation.

1. Set the desired temperature by turning the

(C)

Circulation

temperature control knob to between the

• Cool or heat the cab quickly

center and the right end.

• When external air is dirty

2. Set the fan dial to the desired position.

(D)

Ventilation

• Lets in fresh air

• Removes frosting from the windows

• Ventilates while cooling or heating

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CONTROLS

ACCESSORIES

Cooling

Quick cooling

• When the air conditioner is set to the

circulation mode, the air in the cab

gradually becomes dirty. Switch to the

“ventilation” to ventilate once a

comfortable temperature is obtained.

• Excessive cooling can be harmful to

your health. It is best to keep the air

inside the cab only about 5 to 6°C (41 to

43°F) cooler than the outside air.

Note: If the machine has been parked in the

1. Set the fan outlet to the desired position.

sun, open the windows and door to let the

2. Move the temperature control knob to the

hot air out of the cab before using the air

left end.

conditioner.

3. Set the fan dial to “HI”.

4. Tilt the Ventilation/Circulation select lever

backward to select Circulation.

Heating

1. Set the fan outlet to the desired position.

2. Set the temperature by moving the

temperature control knob to between the

center and the left end.

3. Set the fan dial to the desired position.

1. Arrange the outlet louvers so that air can

be directed to the feet.

2. Set the fan dial to the desired position.

3. Set the temperature by moving the

temperature control knob to between the

center and the right end.

For the highest temperature, move the

knob all the way to the right.

4. Turn the fan dial to the OFF position to

turn off heating.

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CONTROLS

ACCESSORIES

Defrosting or defogging the windows

CUP HOLDER

Note: If the air conditioner fan is set to High

when using the defroster, the difference

between the external and internal

temperatures increases, resulting in frost on

• Drinks may be spilled due to vibration

the outside of the windows. If this happens,

when the machine is operating or

either turn off the air conditioner or move the

traveling. Be particularly careful not to

temperature control knob to the right end to

burn yourself with hot drinks.

increase the internal temperature.

• Note that the power supply socket or

other electric parts may be damaged if

drinks are spilled on them. Be careful

not to spill fluid on them.

1. Set the temperature by moving the

temperature control knob to between the

center and the right end.

2. Set the fan dial to the desired position.

Use to hold cups or bottles.

3. Tilt the Ventilation/Circulation select lever

forward to select Ventilation.

4. Arrange the foot and defroster outlets so

that they are directed to the front window.

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CONTROLS

ACCESSORIES

ASHTRAY

POWER SUPPLY SOCKET

• Be sure to extinguish cigarettes and

Use only those electric products which

matches completely before putting

comply with the specifications of these

them in the ashtray, and close the

sockets.

ashtray after each use.

• Do not overfill the ashtray with cigarette

butts or put in paper or other easily

burnable objects. Doing so could cause

fire.

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Pull the ashtray out towards you to use it. To

clean, press the ash discharge button (1) and

pull out the ashtray.

This socket is used to supply power to the

interior electrical components. When using,

be careful not to exceed 12 V/5 A.

To use, open the cap (1).

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