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Takeuchi TL230 Series 2 Troubleshooting
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Takeuchi TL230 Series 2 track loader driveline system components: Kubota
V3307-DI-T 4-cylinder direct injection turbocharged diesel engine with a rated
power of 68.4 hp (51 kW), and two-speed hydro transmission. The hydraulic system
has a pump with a rated flow of 18 gpm (68 lpm). The Takeuchi TL230 is equipped
with a radial-lift loader boom, permanently sealed track rollers, 12.6" (320 mm)
rubber tracks with steel inserts, and hydraulic self leveling. The loader has a
maximum lift height of 119.3" (3030 mm) to hinge pin and dump height of 93.3"
(2370 mm). The rated operating capacity is 2700 lbs (1225 kg), and tipping load
is 5400 lbs (2450 kg).
| Engine Troubleshooting |
Diesel engine hard to start or doesn't start
Air in the fuel pipes - Bleed the fuel pipes.
Fuel filter plugging - Service or replace the filter.
Burnt or clogged injection nozzle - Clean or replace injection nozzles.
Water or dirt in fuel system - Drain, flush, and service the system.
Excessive valve clearance - Check and adjust.
Damaged fuel injection pump - Replacement or repair required.
Diesel starts but stalls suddenly
Air cleaner is dirty - Clean or change cleaner.
Fuel filter element is dirty - Replace filter element.
Fuel injection pump leakage - Check the fuel injection pump for leaks and fix it.
Damaged or clogged injectors - Replace or clean fuel injectors.
Faulty fuel injection pump - Repair or replace injection pump.
Engine stalls after running
Engine is not preheated - Warm up the engine.
Clogged fuel filter - Clean the filter or install new filter element.
Air in the fuel system - Air bleeding.
Dirty or damaged injection nozzles - Check injection nozzles and replace if required.
Improper setting of fuel injection pump timing - Adjust as recommended.
Engine stalls while idle
Incorrectly adjusted low idle speed - Adjust low idling as recommended.
Fuel injection pump is not operating properly - Replace or repair injection pump.
Fuel injectors are faulty or clogged - Inspect fuel injectors and change as required.
Improper valve clearance - Adjustment procedure required.
Diesel engine is losing power
Air cleaner is dirty - Clean or change cleaner.
Dirty or damaged injection nozzles - Check injection nozzles and replace if required.
Uneven fuel injection pressure - Adjust to proper pressure.
Valve out of adjustment - Have it adjusted.
Wrong adjustment of low idle speed - Test and adjust.
Dirt in the fuel hoses or lines - Service fuel lines and hoses.
Blown cylinder head gasket - Cylinder-head gasket replacement required.
Piston rings are worn or damaged - Replace the piston rings as required.
Engine overheating
Engine coolant is insufficient - Add coolant and check the components of cooling system.
Engine oil level is low - Check and refill engine oil.
Damaged radiator cap or dirty radiator core - Change cap or clean radiator.
Fan belt slipping or worn - Install new fan belt.
Diesel engine is overloaded - Load reducing is recommended.
Oil pressure is low
Lack of oil - Check oil level and add oil as required.
Clogged oil filter - Service or replace engine oil filter.
Incorrect oil viscosity - Use correct viscosity oil.
Main bearing oil clearance is excessive - Bearing replacement required.
Oil pump failure - Remove and inspect oil pump.
Engine knocks or noises
Not enough engine oil - Check oil level and add oil as required.
Engine is not preheated - Warm up to required temperature.
Fuel injection pump timing is wrong - Set it up as required.
Wrong adjustment of low idle speed - Correct low idle settings.
Dirty or defective injectors - Replace fuel injectors.
Misaligned or defective connecting rod - Align or replace connecting rod.
Piston wear or scoring - Replace the pistons.
| Drive System Troubleshooting |
Machine is not moving forward or backward
Low hydraulic fluid level - Fill up the hydraulic fluid.
Damaged or jammed undercarriage tracks - Remedy jamming or repair tracks.
Input drive shaft is worn - Service or change drive shaft.
Relief valve is defective - Change or repair defective relief valve.
Plugged hydraulic filter or suction line - Clean suction line or change hydraulic filter.
Defective hand or foot controls - Check and repair as required.
Damaged drive pump or motor - Check and repair if required.
Machine is not driving straight or driving is jerky
Damaged or jammed track mechanism - Fix jamming or repair tracks.
Tracks are faulty or sagging - Correct track sag with tensioning or repair tracks.
Undercarriage track frame is plugged with dirt, debris, or foreign objects - Clean track frame, remove debris and foreign objects.
Reduced power
Hydraulic oil filter is plugged - Check, clean, or change as necessary.
Damaged or opened relief valve - Change or close relief valve.
Transmission parts are worn or defective - Check and replace defective components.
Stuck input drive shaft - Service or change faulty drive shaft.
Hydraulic system is leaking air - Bleed hydraulic system.
Drive system overheats
Insufficient hydraulic oil - Checking hydraulic oil level and add if necessary.
Clogged hydraulic fluid filter - Change or service hydraulic filter.
Worn or defective relief valve - Repair or replace relief valve.
Drive pump or hydraulic motor is damaged - Inspect and change as required.
Hydraulic oil cooler is dirty - Clean the cooling fins.
Drive system overloaded continuously - Reduce loading.
Drive system is noisy
Oil viscosity is incorrect - Use oil of correct viscosity.
There is air in the hydraulic system - Bleed air from hydraulic system.
Hydraulic motor or drive pump failure - Check and repair if required.
Mechanical components of drive system are damaged or worn - Check drive system and change faulty components.
| Hydraulics Troubleshooting |
Hydraulic system has overheating
Hydraulic pressure is incorrect - Correct adjustment is required.
Main relief valve failure or improper setting - Adjust relief valve or change if required.
Dirty hydraulic oil - The oil must be changed.
Not enough hydraulic fluid in the system - Add fluid to the hydraulic system.
Hydraulic pump is faulty - Repair or replace pump if necessary.
Lift arm won't raise or lower
Lift controls failure - Check and repair as required.
Defective hydraulic pump - Install new pump or repair it.
Faulty hydraulic control valve - Change or repair hydraulic valve.
Hydraulic cylinder not working - Install a new boom cylinder or repair it.
Hydraulic fluid is insufficient - Checking hydraulic fluid level and add if necessary.
Bucket is not working
Bucket tilt controls are defective - Check and repair as required.
Hydraulic pump failure - Install new pump or repair it.
Hydraulic control valve is defective - Repair or replace hydraulic valve.
Bucket cylinder is faulty - Repair or change cylinder.
Hydraulic fluid level low - Checking hydraulic fluid level and add if necessary.
Bucket or lift arm is working slowly
Faulty hydraulic oil pump - Test the pump flow rate and change pump if required.
Leaking hydraulic cylinder - Cylinder seals need to be replaced.
Hydraulic oil is insufficient - Checking hydraulic oil level and add if necessary.
Damaged or incorrect adjusted hydraulic control valve - Set properly or repair.
Low hydraulic pressure - Adjust pressure as required.
Bucket or boom movements are jerky
Air trapped in hydraulic system - Air bleeding is required.
Hydraulic oil filter clogging - Clean or replace the filter.
Contaminated hydraulic oil - The oil must be changed.
Cylinder rod or tube is scuffed - Replace damaged component.
Excessive hydraulic pump noise
Insufficient oil level or leaking hydraulic system - Top up hydraulic oil or remedy leakage in system.
Hydraulic filter clogging - Change or clean oil filter.
Suction line is dirty - Service the suction line.
Air in hydraulic pump - Air bleeding is required.
Pump components are faulty - Change or rebuild pump.
| Electrical Troubleshooting |
Battery cannot be charged
Wiring connections are loose or corroded - Service or tighten connections.
Faulty battery terminal connectors - Install new terminal connectors.
Battery faulty cell - Change the battery.
Belt is loose or defective - Belt needs to be adjusted or changed.
Starter cranks slow
Low battery output voltage - Recharge the battery.
Battery is draining quickly - Battery needs service or replacement.
Disconnected battery cables or bad terminals - Check cable connections and replace or service terminals.
Starter doesn't crank
Battery is drained or worn - Recharge or replace battery.
Battery cables are disconnected or improperly connected - Inspect cables and connect properly.
Battery power is low - Battery needs to be recharged.
Starter motor is damaged - Repair or install a new starter.
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