8 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Mitsubishi Diesel Engine S12R OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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Pub. No. 291Y1-40720 Revision: 5
5 Check the head packing (3) for an
abnormality such as deformation or
scratches.
Fig. 8-20 Priming Pump - Operation <A-type>
• If the head packing has an
abnormality such as deformation or
scratches, the priming pump must be
replaced. Contact your MHIET dealer
"
CONTACT LIST" (→ Page 10).
<B-type>
1 Move the handle up and down.
Fuel is discharged.
Fig. 8-21 Priming Pump - Operation <B-type>
• There is not a locking mechanism.
■ Water Separator - Bleed Air
Bleed air from the water separator.
• The water separator is outside the
scope of our supply.
For the details, refer to such a
document as the corresponding manual
of the generator and the supplier's
operation manual.
■ Fuel Filter - Bleed Air
Bleed air from the fuel filter.
• For the location of the fuel filter, refer
to "2
ENGINE - OUTLINE" (→ Page 75).
1 Loosen the air vent plug of the fuel
filter by turning it counterclockwise.
• Tool: Ring spanner
Fig. 8-22 Fuel Filter - Bleed Air (1)
2 Operate the priming pump up and
down to feed fuel."
Priming Pump -
Operate" (→ Page 135)
3 Wipe off fuel seeped out from the air
vent plug with a waste cloth.
4 Tighten the air vent plug of the fuel
filter by turning it clockwise.
• Tool: Torque wrench
• Tightening torque: 7.8 to 9.8 Nꞏm {0.8 to 1.0
kgfꞏm} [5.75 to 7.23 lbfꞏft]
Fig. 8-23 Fuel Filter - Bleed Air (2)
(3)