Takeuchi printed this 303-page operator manual for the TB290 hydraulic excavator under its own document number, AM3E004. In this Takeuchi TB290 owner's manual PDF, roughly a quarter of the book goes to maintenance, from the 10-hour daily inspection through the 4500-hour and two-year services, plus the fuel and lubricant table, tightening torque list, and safety-critical parts you replace on schedule. The controls chapter explains every warning lamp and indicator on the multi-information display, troubleshooting lists vehicle and engine error codes, and the specifications end with lifting capacities. Change the fuel filter every 500 hours, and hold the air between 294 and 490 kPa (43 to 71 psi) when you blow out the primary air cleaner element. On a remote job, there is nobody to ask. Chapter bookmarks and a searchable text layer take you straight to the interval or code you need.
What's Inside This Operator Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|
| Introduction | 4 | Foreword, Manual Storage Compartment, Serial Numbers, Machine Number, Engine Number |
| Machine Description | 5-10 | Front Rear Left and Right, Designated Operations, Features, Break-In Period |
| Safety | 11-50 | Precautions When Preparing, Precautions When Starting, Precautions When Operating, Precautions When Stopping, Precautions When Transporting, Precautions on Maintenance |
| Controls | 51-112 | Names of Components, Covers (Starter Key, Side Cover, Fuel Lid, Fuel Filler Port, Engine Hood, Fuse Box Cover) |
| Operation | 113-140 | Before Starting Operation (Getting on or Off the Machine, Walk-Around Inspection, Daily Inspection) |
| Transport | 141-146 | Loading and Unloading, Hoisting the Machine, Securing the Machine |
| Maintenance | 147-222 | General (Maintenance Overview, Cautions on Maintenance) |
| Troubleshooting | 223-254 | Symptoms That Are Not Malfunctions, Vehicle Error Code List, Engine Error Code List, Other Symptoms |
| Specifications | 255-284 | Basic Specifications, Machine Dimensions, Operating Ranges, Lifting Capacities |
| Options | 285-303 | General Precautions, Hydraulic Breaker, Operating Lever Switch Kit |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|
| Tightening torque for hose nut | 24.5 to 29.4 N·m (18.1 to 21.7 ft-lb.) | p. 251 |
| Hydraulic oil return filter replacement interval | Every 1000 hrs after the initial 250 hrs | p. 155 |
| Air cleaner Primary (Outer) element replacement interval | Every 1000 hrs. or after 6 cleanings (whichever comes first) | p. 155 |
| Fuel filter replacement interval | Every 500 hrs | p. 155 |
| Hydraulic oil return filter replacement | Replace after initial 250 hours | p. 182 |
| Primary air cleaner element cleaning pressure | 294 to 490 kPa (43 to 71 psi) | p. 186 |
| Fuel filter tightening torque (185100001 or later) | 19.6 to 23.5 N·m | p. 192 |
| Stem tightening torque | 18.6 to 21.6 N·m (13.7 to 15.9 ft-lb.) | p. 218 |
| Plug tightening torque | 18.6 to 21.6 N·m (13.7 to 15.9 ft-lb.) | p. 218 |
| Engine Oil Pan Capacity (185100001 or later) | 10.2 L | p. 153 |
| Engine Oil Pan Capacity (190200001 or later) | 15 L | p. 153 |
| Hydraulic Oil Tank Capacity | 73 L | p. 153 |
