Vehicle and engine error codes on the multi-data display are the toughest part of any Takeuchi TL8, TL10, TL12 operator manual PDF, and this 241-page book (OEM ID AU8E000) decodes them for all three track loaders before moving on to controls, operation, transport and maintenance. Safety and controls fill a large share of the book, explaining the instrument cluster, float button, auxiliary hydraulic switches, ride control and the DPF regeneration switch. The service schedule climbs from 10-hour daily checks to 3000-hour DPF and turbocharger inspections, backed by a fuel and lubricant table and a tightening torque list. Change the engine oil filter every 500 hours after the first 50, and refill the TL8 oil pan with 11.2 L (11.8 US qt.) or the TL10 and TL12 with 13.2 L. Out on a remote job with a warning lamp flashing, you have nobody to ask. Bookmarked, searchable pages get your loader running again.
What's Inside This Operator Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|
| Introduction | 4-5 | Manual Storage Compartment, Serial Numbers, Machine Number, Engine Number |
| Machine Description | 6-12 | Front, Rear, Left and Right, Designated Operations, Features, Break-In Period |
| Safety | 13-52 | Precautions When Preparing, Precautions When Starting, Precautions When Operating, Precautions When Stopping, Precautions When Transporting, Precautions on Maintenance |
| Controls | 53-106 | Names of Components, Covers (Ignition Key, Fuel Filler Port, Engine Hood, Rear Door), Cab (Door, Side Window, Emergency Exit, Fuse Box), Lift Arm Stopper |
| Operation | 107-134 | Before Starting Operation (Getting on or Off the Machine, Walk-Around Inspection, Daily Inspection) |
| Transport | 135-140 | Loading and Unloading, Hoisting the Machine, Securing the Machine |
| Maintenance | 141-196 | General (Maintenance Overview, Cautions on Maintenance) |
| Troubleshooting | 197-216 | Symptoms That Are Not Malfunctions, If the Engine Overheats, If the Battery Goes Dead, If a Fuse Blows (Inspecting: and Replacing the Fuse, The Fusible Link) |
| Specifications | 217-228 | Basic Specifications, Machine Dimensions, Operating Ranges |
| Options | 229-241 | Hydraulic Quick-Hitch (Replacing the Bucket or Attachment), Quick-Couplers (4-Port Quick-Coupler), Selecting a Lever Pattern (Switching the Lever Pattern), Seat |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|
| TL10 |
| Rated Pressure | 21 MPa (3040 psi) | p. 100 |
| Engine oil pan capacity (TL10) | 13.2 L (13.9 US qt.) | p. 146 |
| TL8 |
| Engine oil pan capacity (TL8) | 11.2 L (11.8 US qt.) | p. 146 |
| Engine oil pan capacity (Upper limit) | 11.2 L | p. 146 |
| All Models |
| Pre-fuel filter replacement interval | Every 500 hrs. | p. 147 |
| Main fuel filter replacement interval | Every 500 hrs. | p. 147 |
| Air cleaner primary element replacement interval | Every 250 hrs or when the warning lamp light up. | p. 147 |
| Hydraulic oil return filter replacement interval | Every 500 hrs after the initial 50 hrs. | p. 147 |
| Pilot line filter replacement interval | Every 500 hrs after the initial 50 hrs. | p. 147 |
| Fan belt slack | 10 to 12 mm (0.39 to 0.47 in) | p. 164 |
| Compressor belt slack | 8 mm (0.3 in) | p. 166 |
| Battery voltage | 12 V or more | p. 169 |
