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Operation Manual Mitsubishi SL-Series diesel engines
Version 08/2004
MAINTENANCE
ENGLISH
6.2
Every 100 service hours
6.2.1 Cleaning the fuel filter with cut off
valve
1.
Turn the valve to the OFF position.
2.
Loosen the ring nut and remove the cup.
3.
Wash the element in kerosene or diesel fuel.
4.
Put the cleaned element in the cup and install
the cup, making sure the O-ring is properly
fitted into place. Tighten the ring nut.
5.
Turn the valve to the ON position and prime
the fuel system (see page 31).
6.2.2 Clean the radiator
Direct the pressurized air to the fins in the
opposite direction of the fan’s air flow.
6.3
Every 250 service hours or
once a year
6.3.1 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.
6.3.2 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.
ON
OFF
Valve
Element
O-ring
Ring nut
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.
