Mitsubishi SS series User Manual

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Operation Manual Mitsubishi SS-Series diesel engines
Version 08/2004
ENGLISH
MAINTENANCE
6.2 Every 250 service hours or
once a year
6.2.1 Change engine oil and oil filter;
draining oil
To avoid burns, drain the oil after the engine has
cooled down to the extend that it can be touched
with your bare hands. Allow the oil to drain into a
container.
6.2.2 Changing the oil filter
1. Remove the used oil filter with a filter
wrench.
2. Make sure that the formerly used packaging is
removed from the filter base and clean the
base with a clean cloth.
3. Check the new oil filter and make sure that the
packing is fitted in the groove.
4. Apply a thin coat of engine oil to the packing
of the new filter.
5. Install the new filter by hand until its packing
touches the base. Tighten it by 3/4 to 1 turn.
6.2.3 Filling with oil
1. Install the drain plug and tighten it to the
specified torque.
2. Fill the crankcase with oil.
DANGER
Hot oil and components can cause personal
injury. Do not allow hot oil or components to
come into contact with the skin.
NOTE
Check particles collected in the used oil filter. If
they are metallic particles, you should consult
your Mitsubishi dealer.
Torque
4.5 ± 0.5 kgf/m
(33 ± 4 lbf/ft)
[44 ± 5 N/m]
Table 5 Specified torque
Refill capacity See SPECIFICATIONS
API Service Classification CF or CF-4
Table 6 Fill crankcase
Packing

Mitsubishi SS series Specifications

General

Brand	Mitsubishi
Model	SS series
Category	Engine
Language	English