Mitsubishi S12U User Manual

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CONTENTS
Chapter 1
BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Warning Fire and Explosion ...............1-1
Keep flames away............................................ 1-1
Keep engine and surrounding area clean ........ 1-1
Never open crankcase until engine cools ........ 1-1
Check for fuel, oil and exhaust gas leaks......... 1-1
Use flameproof light ......................................... 1-1
Do not short electrical wires ............................. 1-1
Keep fire extinguishers and first-aid kit
nearby .............................................................. 1-1
Warning Stay Clear of All Rotating and
Moving Parts........................................1-2
Install protective covers on rotating parts......... 1-2
Check surrounding area for safety ................... 1-2
Stay clear of all rotating and moving parts while
engine is operating........................................... 1-2
Lock out and Tag out ....................................... 1-2
Always stop engine before inspection and
maintenance..................................................... 1-2
Always return turning tools to original
position............................................................. 1-2
Warning Be Careful of Burns..............1-3
Do not touch engine during operation or
immediately after operation.............................. 1-3
Open radiator filler cap carefully ...................... 1-3
Add coolant only after coolant temperature
drops ................................................................ 1-3
Do not dismount heat protection covers........... 1-3
Warning Be Careful of Exhaust Fume
Poisoning.............................................1-3
Perform engine operation in a well-ventilated
site ................................................................... 1-3
Warning Protect Ears from Noises .....1-3
Wear earplugs.................................................. 1-3
Warning Be Careful When Lifting
Engine .................................................1-4
Lifting engine carefully ..................................... 1-4
Do not climb onto engine ................................. 1-4
Always watch your footing................................ 1-4
Caution Be Careful of Handling Fuel,
Engine Oil and LLC............................. 1-4
Use only specified fuel, engine oil and coolant
(LLC).............................................................. 1-4
Handle LLC carefully........................................ 1-4
Properly dispose of drained oil and LLC .......... 1-4
Caution Service Battery ..................... 1-5
Handle battery carefully ................................... 1-5
Caution When Abnormality Occurs.... 1-5
If engine overheats, conduct cooling operation
before stopping engine..................................... 1-5
If engine stops due to abnormality, exercise caution
when restarting................................................. 1-5
If engine oil pressure drops, stop engine
immediately ...................................................... 1-5
Caution Other Cautions ..................... 1-6
Never modify engine ........................................ 1-6
Never break seals ............................................ 1-6
Perform all specified pre-operation inspections and
periodic inspections.......................................... 1-6
Perform engine break-in................................... 1-6
Warm up engine before use ............................. 1-6
Never operate engine under overload
condition ........................................................... 1-6
Conduct cooling operation before stopping
engine .............................................................. 1-6
Do not splash water on engine......................... 1-6
Conduct proper maintenance of air cleaner/pre-
cleaner ............................................................. 1-7
Observe safety rules at workplace ................... 1-7
Wear proper work clothes and protective gear. 1-7
Use appropriate tools for maintenance work.... 1-7
Cautions concerning transportation ................. 1-7
Do not operate engine continuously under low
load .................................................................. 1-7
Ventilate the engine room sufficiently .............. 1-7
Do not touch high-pressure injection fuel......... 1-7
Caution About Warning Labels .......... 1-8
Maintain and inspect warning labels ................ 1-8
Warning labels ................................................. 1-9

Mitsubishi S12U Specifications

General

Brand	Mitsubishi
Model	S12U
Category	Engine
Language	English