Mitsubishi SL-Series User Manual

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Operation Manual Mitsubishi SL-Series diesel engines
Version 08/2004
MAINTENANCE
ENGLISH
6 MAINTENANCE
1. Service the engine in accordance with the
"Lubrication and Maintenance Chart." Under
extreme, severe, or dusty operating
conditions, service the engine more frequently
than is specified in the "Lubrication and
Maintenance Chart."
2. Perform service on items at multiples of the
original requirement. For example, at Every
500 Service Hours, also service those items
listed under Every 250 Service Hours, Every
100 Service Hours, Every 50 Service Hours
and Every 10 Service Hours [pre-start
inspection].
3. For special items marked with an asterisk (*),
rely on the expert knowledge of the service
men and the service facilities offered to you at
your Mitsubishi dealer.
Interval Item Remarks (specifications) Page
Every 10 Service Hours
[Pre-Start Inspection]
Walk-around inspection 21
Check engine oil level 21
Check fuel level 21
Check coolant level 21
Every 50 Service Hours
Drain water and sediment from the fuel
tank and water separator
26
Check the battery electrolyte level and
specific gravity
26
First 50 Service Hours
of New or
Reconditioned Engine
Change engine oil See SPECIFICATIONS (page 16) 27
Change oil filter 27
Retighten nuts and bolts *
Every 100 Service
Hours
Clean fuel filter element After cleaning, prime (page 31) 27
Clean radiator fins 27
Every 250 Service
Hours or once a year
(whatever comes first)
Change engine oil See SPECIFICATIONS (page 16) 27
Change oil filter
27
Every 500 Service
Hours
Check and adjust valve clearance 0.25 mm (0.0098 in.) for both inlet and
exhaust valves
*
Change fuel filter element After changing, prime (page 31) 28
Check and adjust injection pressure 140 kgf/cm
2
(1 991 psi) [13 729 kPa] *
Check and adjust fan belt Deflection: 13 mm (0.5 in.) 28
Check glow plugs *
Every 1000 Service
Hours
Retighten nuts and bolts *
Check starter 29
Check alternator 29
Check turbocharger *
Every 2 Years Change coolant See SPECIFICATIONS (page 16) 29
Table 3 Lubrication and maintenance charts

Mitsubishi SL-Series Specifications

General

Brand	Mitsubishi
Model	SL-Series
Category	Engine
Language	English