Chapter 6
PERIODIC INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
6-4
Fuel System
Inspection of Fuel Control Linkage Ball Joints
Check the ball joints in the fuel control linkage for
looseness.
If the amount of looseness is more than 0.1 mm
[0.004 in.], replace the ball joints.
If the ball joint attached with a seal is loose, consult
a Mitsubishi dealer.
If the seal on the ball joint is broken, the warranty
may be invalidated.
If the ball joints are integrated in the control linkage,
replace the control linkage when the ball joints are
loose.
When installing ball joints, be sure to tighten the
nuts firmly.
Cleaning Fuel Tank
When handling fuel, make sure there are no flames near the engine.
Wipe any spilled fuel completely. Spilled fuel can ignite and cause fire.
Do not remove the strainer when filling the fuel tank.
Use fuel specified in
1 Close the valve on the fuel supply line from the
fuel tank.
2 Arrange a fuel receiving can.
3 Drain all fuel from the fuel tank through the drain
cock located on the bottom of the fuel tank into
the fuel receiving can.
4 Clean the inside of the fuel tank.
Note: Regarding cleaning of the fuel tank, refer to
the instructions provided with the fuel tank.
5 Bleed the fuel system.
Note: Regarding bleeding of the fuel system, refer
to
Bleed the fuel system" (3-2).
fig.6-4 Inspection of the fuel control linkage for
looseness
Ball joint
Rod
Lever
0.1 mm
[0.004 in.]
0.1 mm
[0.004 in.]
fig.6-5 Removing the fuel control linkage
Ball joint
Control linkage
fig.6-6 Cleaning fuel tank