ture gauge, fuel gauge
and warning lamps for
indication.
2.
Check for abnormal
ex-
Stopping
• Before stopping engine,
it
idle
1.
Turn starter switch to
for 5 minutes.
OFF.
2.
Turn
OFF
switch.
haust noise and color or
vibration.
oil
3. Check for
or water
leaks.
&,,(
CAUTION)
Engine will not start unless transmission control lever
NEUTRAL
[DPS].
502677
battery
is
in
•
If
engine fails to start
within
30 seconds, wait
2 minutes before crank-
Moving the Machine [D D ]
WARNING
Make
and obstructions. and use horn.
sure
area
is
free
of
personnel
.&
Test brakes, right
speed.
and
left,
at
slow
502678
1.
Raise blade
to
a height
mately
from ground.
40
or
of
em
bucket
approxi-
(16
in.)
Moving the Machine [DPS]
502678
1.
Raise blade
to
a height
or
of
approxi-
bucket
502679
2.
Depress clutch pedal,
and move transmission
control lever to desired
speed position.
502682
2. Unlock transmission
control lever.
3.
Depress brake pedal to
unlock it.
j . I
/--\.
i
./
3. Depress brake pedal
unlock
,.
)V
/'
it.
./
502739
to
4. Replease
slowly.
clutch
If!
4.
Move transmission control lever
."need Dosition.
to
502681
pedal
502683
desired
WARNING
WARNING
LtJ
CAUTION)
Avoid sharp starts, stops or turns
whenever possible for your own safety,
for maximum service life
machine.
Steering
• Right
or
left turns
.,
of
r+
your
• •
fi
Loft
tom
L-
________________________
t1
Righttum
fi fi
__
502684
A void sidehill travel whenever possible.
Drive up and down a slope. The danger
of
tipping is always present. Sidehill
travel can also cause uneven wear
track parts.
• Moderate
~
Moderate
turns
or
sharp turns
Steering
clutch
OFF
Steering
clutch
brake
'--11-"
0)·
.-'j-h
j
j_
ON
r-------,
~~
ii
Sharp
turns
of
502685
When shifting
clutch pedal
clutch brake, and try again [DD].
&J
Do
not
drive your machine with your
foot resting on clutch or brake pedal.
&[
Avoid sharp turns, especially
speeds.
wear
case, cause track
Such turns cause premature
of
track parts and,
is
difficult, depress
all
the way
CAUTION)
CAUTION)
to
get
out
in
the
of
to
apply
at
worst
place.
high
1.
To make moderate turns, pull steering clutch lever slowly and accordingly.
2. To make sharp turns, pull steering
clutch lever quickly
all
the way.
"
Changing Speed or Direction [DD]
1.
Reduce machine speed
by
moving accelerator
lever back, and depress
clutch pedal.
Stop
Move
and
change speed
2, Depress brake pedal,
and move transmission
control lever to desired
position.
Move
502686
Changing Speed or Direction [DPS]
• It
Move transmission con-
trollever
to desired
postion.
is
depress inching pedal.
not
necessary to
Move
forward
3. Release clutch pedal to
start your machine moving again.
Stop
and Move
change
direction
backward
• When changing direction, be sure to come
to a complete stop
avoid damage
to
trans-
mission.
502687
to
Lt(
CAUTION)
• When changing speed or
be
sure
direction,
to
come to a complete stop
by depressing brake
pedal to avoid damage
to transmission.
• When shifting
is
difficult, depress clutch
pedal all the way
to
apply clutch brake, and
try
again
[DD]
.
~topping
1. Reduce machine
speed by moving
accelerator lever back
back.
l D D 1
Stopping [DPS]
1.
Reduce machine
speed by moving
accelerator lever back.
2. Depress clutch pedal
and, at the same
time, -
2.
Move
transmission
control lever to
NEUTRAL
3.
Depress brake pedal
gently to stop your
machine.
3. Depress brake pedal
gently to stop your
machine.
4.
Move
transmission
control lever to
NEUTRAL, and
release clutch pedal.
WARNING
When leaving your machine unattended, be sure to:
1. Lower blade or bucket to ground. Lock blade control
lever with safety lock lever on machine equipped
with power angling-tilt control.
2. Make sure transmission control lever
On
DPS
machine, lock transmission control with
lock-unlock lever.
3. Lock brake pedal.
4.
Shut
off
engine, and remove key from starter switch.
5.
Turn OFF battery switch.
is
in NEUTRAL.
WARNING
When
right angles to the slope - chock tracks - and penetrate
blade into ground.
parking your machine on a slope, position
it
at
Operating Techniques
• Going up slopes
• Going down slopes
• Going over obstacles
502635
•
Drive
Sidehill travel can cause machine to
slip
•
Do
effect becomes more effective than
when on level surfaces.
• Shifting on slopes
• When shifting on a slope, depress
brake pedal to stop machine,
press clutch pedal and move transmission control lever to desired
position.
too late, shifting would
In such a case, move machine
ward just a little and try again.
up
as
straight
sideways or track to slip off.
not make quick turns. Steering
If
clutch pedal
as
possible.
is
depressed
be
difficult.
de-
for-
502689
• In steep downhill operation,
allow engine to overspeed. Select
proper speed before starting
chine downgrade.
• Steering controls sometimes reverse
is
when machine
or being pushed by a load.
steering clutch
way, for instance, .machine would
make a right turn.
~
Never
TRAL. Always stay in gear .
free wheel downgrade in
WARNING
coasting downhill '
lever
is
do
not
ma-
If
left
pulled half-
NEU-
Alert
for
jolt
502690
•
Go
over an obstacle with extreme
an
angle
care at
machine speed, and ease up to
"breakover".point - balance slowly
on an obstacle
the other side, being alert for jolt
of contact.
~
Do
not exceed maximum limit
chine stability indicated on nameplate
attached to machine.
if possible. Reduce
- .and ease down to
WARNING
of
ma-
• Operating in deep
mud
or
water
• Operating in
rocky
terrain
•
Super
swamp
swamp models
and
ultra
super
• Drive
Avoid sharp
..
Make sure drain plugs
compartments
..
When starting
do
saw"
by
tion
your
machine at low speeds.
or
frequent
are tight in place.
to
mire
down
not
spin
your
track
machine.
or
dropping load, changing direc-
or
placing planks
for recovery.
..
Check oil in final. drives for
of
mud
or
water
with new oil
foreign
matter
more
upon
in oil.
502691
turns.
of
all gear
in
try
to
Get
traction
under
tracks
entry
often.
Refill
discovery
mud,
"see-
of
• On rocky footing,
track
parts are
subject to excessive stress and strain.
When operating in such a terrain,
loosen
4
track
to
6 em (1-1/2
Refer to page
track
adjustment.
• Operating
adjustment to obtain
to
2-3/8
54
of
this manual for
on
snow
in.) sag.
• Use snow-and-ice shoes whenever
possible. These shoes are designed
for good
penetration
and
traction
on ice or hard packed snow.
•
At
end
of
operating period, clean
or
mud
from
snow
around
track
links, sprockets, idlers, rollers and
to
guards
orevent freezin!:!
of
trllch
..
Track shoes
of
are designed for use
areas. Avoid operating
in
rocky
hard
damage
terrain
surfaces
to
the
shoes.
the
swamp
only
or
going over rough,
to
prevent
in
these
models
swampy
models
costly
• Stripping or leveling
A[
When stripping or leveling by driving
machine forward, do
fully; otherwise bucket, bucket linkage
and frame would suffer costly damage.
• When moving one job site to
other, be sure to lock bucket
control lever to avoid accidents.
CAUTION)
not
dump bucket
an-
Transporting
JIll
Check regulations covering transportation
ment
including tractors.
Loading
the
Machine
of
construction equip-
4
..
Drive up machine forward when
loading. Drive it backward when
unloading.
5.
Be
sure
to
block truck wheels.
1.
Loading platform
than overall width
thoroughly compacted along its
length.
If
loading platform
2.
use ramps. Ramps must be strong
enough to load machine safely.
Support each ramp
from underside to prevent it from
being weighed down
3.
Platform or ramps
gradient
of
10
to
15 deg.
must
of
is
be wider
machine and
not
available,
with
by
machine.
must
have a
blocks
&.(
Drive up and down without steering.
If
machine starts slipping sideways,
drive it down to ground immediately,
and try again.
6.
Upon loading, block tracks on
front and rear sides, and secure
machine with tie-downs such
chains or ropes to prevent side slip.
7. Lower blade or bucket, lock brake
pedal, and place all controls in
NEUTRAL.
8. Plan travel route by checking state
and local laws, weight limits,
pass clearance, etc.
CAUTION)
both
as
over-
Special Conditions
Operating
• Lubricants
in
cold weather
and
diesel fuels
• Coolant
Engine cooling system
•
machine shipped from factory
filled with coolant containing 30%
of
Mitsubishi Long Life Coolant
(antifreeze containing rust inhibitor).
of
a new
is
• Long Life Coolant is highly flammable; keep
flame.
• Starting in cold
it
away
weather
from
open
• Use lube oils
See
the
FUELS AND LUBRICATNS, in
page 59.
• Use diesel fuels having lower
point.
MENDED FUELS AND LUBru-
CANTS, in page 59.
• Battery
• Add distilled water to
fore starting engine for the day's
run.
• Always keep
so
is
20°C
See
that
electrolyte specific gravity
higher
than
(68°F).
of
lower viscosity.
chart, RECOMMENDED
the
chart, RECOM-
battery
battery
1.28
fully charged
as
corrected
pour
be-
to
• Long Life Coolant
sub-zero temperatures down
-ISoC (SOF).
When using Long Life Coolant
•
temperatures below -ISOC
rely
on
the following chart for
correct percentage.
Starting
temperature
°c
(OF)
Percentage
of
Long Life
Coolant
• Change Long Life Coolant every
2 years. When changing, flush cooling system thoroughly.
• Use Long Life Coolant
water.
~
• Long Life Coolant is poisonous;
be careful
drip
it
on
-20
(-4)
35
WARNING·
not
your
is
effective for
-30
(-22) (-40)
45
with
to
drink it.
skin, flush it
(SOF),
-40
55
soft
If
you
o,ff
to
at
at
•
Turn
starter switch
tion
to
heat
After starting engine, warm it up
thoroughly.
•
After
operating
• Clean snow or
your
machine
on
Park
or logs
• Wipe dirt
rods
• Drain
tank.
dry concrete floor, planks
to
avoid freezing.
and
of
hydraulic cylinders.
water
and sediment from fuel
to
HEAT posi-
engine thoroughly.
in
cold
weather
mud
from around
to
prevent freeZing.
moisture from piston
vpt:raung
III
nor wearner
engine cool. Check radiator for low
coolant level, leaks or trash buildup.
502698
• Lubricants
Use lube oils
the chart,
of
higher viscosity. See
RECOMMENDED FUELS
AND LUBRICANTS, in page 59.
• Battery
Check electrolyte level more often
Add
than in cold weather.
water
to
batteries whenever level
distilled
is
low.
• Coolant
Engine
especially in heavy
hours
is
likely
or
in ascending a long, steep
to
get overheated,
duty
operation for
slope. Whenever water temperature
gauge registers near
slow down
or
or
in RED range,
stop machine, and let
• After operating
• Before stopping engine, let
just longer
in
hot
weather
than
in cold weather for
it
idle
cooling.
• Check coolant level in radiator and
electrolyte level in batteries.
Operating in extremely dusty
conditions
• Check air cleaner element and
change it more often.
• Clean air breathers
fuel
tank
to help prevent premature
wear
of
pistons and cylinders.
of
engine and
• Remove dust accumulated inside
alternator and starter covers. Clean
radiator core. Wash machine from
as
clean
time to time to keep it
as
possible.
I\..t;;l:UHHW.::uueu r UeTh
auu
LUUnCanr
s
"
Refill
capacity
liter (U.S. gal)
60 (15.S)
7
(I.S)
5.5 (1.5)
3.5 (0.9)
9.5(2.5)
11
(2.9)
(l.S)
7
Each side:
6.S
(1.7)
*1
9.5 (2.5)
*2
13
(3.4)
33 (S.7)
13
(3.4)
.
,
Fuel
*
Engine
*
Main
Compartment
tank Diesel fuel
clutch [DD] Engine oil
. :
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:,)
ii'
t.,.,·.
,:.,:"
;.'
','
i'
,:'
i;
* Damper case [DPS] Engine oil
I"
* Transmission case
'.
".,
[DD]
{
},
* Transmission case
r:,'
[DPS]
I'.
* Transfer/bevel gear
case
[DPS]
I,
"
t'
* Final drive gear
cases
[.
~;.
i
* Hydraulic tank Engine oil
fi.
Grease
various
t:,
I:;,
Radiator
fi'
11'.
1""
I~
i:
I""
fittings on
points
Mitsubishi Toughness Multi engine oil can be used in compartments marked *.
*1: Super swamp
model
Lubricants,
Engine oil
etc
CD
CD
CD
Gear oil GL-4'
Engine oil
CD
Gear oil GL-4
Gear oil GL-4
CD
Grease
Soft water
*2: Ultra super swamp model
-25
(-13)
SAEIOW 0
SAE5Wf
NLGINo.O
Soft water with antifreeze
-15
(5)
I
SAE5W
SAE5W
SAE80
SAE5W
SAE 80
SAE80
~NLGINo.l#
Ambient
I
Consult
AE
207
L
£
£
temRerature
-5
(23) (32) (41)
0 5 '
°c
(oF)
I
your Mitsubishi dealer
,
,
SAE
SAE
SAE
lOW
SAE 30
lOW
lOW
SAE90
lOW
SAE 90
SAE 90
§
J
J
,
,
I
I
I
I
I
I
,
I
I
SAE
,
NLGINo.2
I
Soft
//
water
15
(59)
25
(77)
I
..
Factory-Filled Lubricants
The following list shows brands
tractor shovels shipped from the factory:
Compartment Brand name
Engine
Main clutch case [DD]
Damper case [DPS]
Transmission case [DD]
Transmission case [DPS]
Transfer/bevel gear case
[DPS]
Final drive gear cases
Hydraulic tank SAE
of
lubricants used in Mitsubishi tractors and
SAE 30 (Diamond HD30 special)
SAE
lOW
(Diamond
lOW
SAE
SAE
SAE
.
SAE 90 (Apolloi! Gear HE90)
SAE
(Diamond
90
(Apolloi! Gear HE90)
lOW
(Diamond
90
(Apolloi! Gear HE90)
lOW
(Diamond HDIOWspecial)
(NOTE)
• These brands are subject to change without notice.
• Avoid mixing lubricants.
with each
brand
other
at
successive service intervals.
and deteriorate when mixed.
In
some cases, different brands
It
HD
S-3
lOW)
HD
S-3
lOW)
HD
S-3
lOW)
of
lubricants are
is
best to stick with one and the same
not
compatible
• Temperature range
of
Mitsubishi Toughness Multi engine oil is -20
to
40°C (-4
to
104°F).
Inspection and charging
• Removal and installation
Removal
Installation
A battery
charged gives
.
plosive
that
is
being
off
high ex-
gases. Never light a
match or a cigarette near
such
a battery.
x
Don't connect a tester
battery during charging.
to
Don't
cable from a
is
disconnect charger
battery
being charged.
that
• Disconnect cables from negative
minals in
that
order when removing
cables to positive (+) and negative
(-)
and positive
battery.
(-)
terminals in
(+)
ter-
Connect
that
order when installing it.
• Never place a metal object across terminals.
• Jump-starting
Good
battery
500029
a
Don't
touch battery ter-
Dead
battery
minals immediately after
operation.
o
Connecting
sequence 0
Disconnecting
sequence
502376
Storage
• Short-duration storage
• Store machine in a
if
it
is
to
be left standing for a short
of
period
left outdoors, cover engine room
and operator's seat
the like.
• Renew oil film once a week by running engine until it
warm. This will circulate oil and
prevent rusting from condensation.
• Drain cooling system
will be below freezing and no
freeze
the system is drained, attach
Coolant"
time.
is
used in the system. When
tag to starter switch.
dry
garage even
If
machine has to be
with
canvas
is
thoroughly
if
temperature
anti-
"No
or
• Long-duration storage
o Care
..
•
•
• Lubricate all grease fittings and
• Apply a thick coat
of
machine to be stored
If
machine
period
Wash
a dry garage.
left outdoors, place
level ground and cover it for protection against dust and moisture.
If
preservative oil
engine, attach a tag reading
Engine Oil" at an easy-to-recognize
place.
change oils in all compartments.
oil
to exposed sliding surfaces
hydraulic cylinder piston rods' and
control1inkages.
is
to be stored for a long
of
time, proceed
machine clean,
If
machine has
is
of
as
follows:
and
store
it
to
be
it
on blocks
to be used in
rust-preventive
on
"No
of
in
II
In
freezing weather, drain
system, or refill it with coolant con-
taining more anti-freeze.
o Care
•
• When moving implement, wipe
• Recharge
o Care
• Remove drain plug from each com- '
of
machine during storage
At
least once a
and move machine and implement.
This will circulate oil and prevent
rusting from condensation.
grease
rods. After moving, apply grease.
month.
from storage
partment,
sediment to drain. Check oil level,
adding oil
off
of
machine
month,
hydraulic cylinder piston
battery
and allow moisture and
if
necessary.
at lease once a
to
be released
CQoling
start engine,
..
'1'1//
502750
• Disconnect battery cables and cover
battery, or dismount
store it in a dry, cool place.
• Lock
TRAL, and place accelerator lever
in IDLING position.
• Block tracks instead
brake pedal.
all
control levers in
battery
of
and
NEU-
locking
• Wipe
•
Start
ventilated area.
off
rust-preventive grease.
Start
engine, and warm it up thor-
oughly to circulate oil.
A
and
WARNING"
operate engine only in well
Starter
will
not
crank engine
or
cranks slowly.
Check
if
transmission control lever
is
in NEUTRAL [DPS]
Check
l-.-
____
With starter switch
electrical system
--,-
____
Engine oil pressure
warning lamp glows
ON
.-------'---------,
'-------,.-----~
*Starter, starter relay defective
Battery dead
Battery-starter switch
circuit defective
r------10.K.l------.I
----'
Engine oil pressure
warning lamp
Battery-battery switch
circuit defective
<?
Check and adjust alternator belt tension
<?
Recharge or replace (Measure
electrolyte specific gravity)
<>
Repair or replace
Consult your Mltsubishi dealer
OFF
Check lubricating
system
'----------'
;L,
\r'
.
RepaIr or replace
1.
2.
Check engine
* Running parts defective
~Change
For
causes indicated
other than those cited here, consult
dealer.
When communicating with
for replacement part supply
sure to
serial number and service meter reading.
give
them the vehicle serial
oil * Valves come in contact
with pistons
* Foreign
Consult
dealer
by
an' asterisk (*) or any cause
your
matter
your
Mitsubishi
your
Mitsubishi dealer
or
any
other
number,
in cylinders
Mitsubishi
service, be
engine
• Starter will crank engine, but engine
will
not
start.
Check fuel system
Check fuel
tank
No
fuel in
Fuel left in tank
Refill
* Check for leaks
tank
¢ and defective
Moisture
sediment
Air in system
Wrong type
fuel
or
.Check electrical system
pipes
¢ Drain
. out
9 Prime
of
Q Change
not
Engine
Low battery voltage
Defective circuit
heated
Check air intake
system
Air cleaner dirty
<?
Heat engine properly
Check and adjust
¢5
alternator belt tension
and recharge battery
<?
* Repair
or
~Clean
replace
Check engine
element
* Low compression
pressure
* Cylinders, pistons and
piston rings worn
'------.-------'
Consult
Mitsubishi dealer
your
Restriction in
fuel line
-Dirty
filter?
Clean
* Clean clogged pipe,
or repair leaky pipe
* Fuel injection pump defective Consult your Mitsubishi dealer
Engine
White
smoke
lacks
power
or
blue exhaust
°';
r'
r·~
, .
(J
ib
500041
Wrong grade
of
oil
+ Change oil and follow lubrication recommenda-
tions.
Wrong type
of
fuel
Air cleaner restricted
Overcooling
Overheating
Abnormal coolant temperature
+ Change fuel.
+ Clean
+ Cover up radiator
+ Flush cooling system
+ * Replace thermostat.
or
replace element.
or
replace parts.
or
replace parts.
(due to defective thermostat)
Fuel injection quantity decreased
Valve clearance maladjusted
injection pump defective
Fuel
Poor fuel spray from injection nozzles
Fuel injection mistimed.
Compression pressure too low (due to
+ Replace clogged fuel filter.
+ * Readjust.
+ * Readjust or replace.
+ * Readjust
+ * Retime.
7-
* Repair or replace.
or
replace.
worn cylinders, piston rings)
r-
Too much oil in crankcase
r-
Low viscosity grade
of
oil
+ Fill only to correct level.
+ Change oil and follow lubrication recommenda-
tions.
f--
f-.-
Overcooling
f-
Fuel injection mistimed
'-
Compression pressure too low
7- Cover up radiator
+ * Retime.
+ * Repair
or
replace.
or
replace parts.
"
Black or gray exhaust
smoke
500042
High fuel consumption
Fuel
Tank
High oil consumption
500043
~
~
500044
Wrong type
Valve clearance maladjusted
Air cleaner restricted
Fuel injection pump defective
Compression pressure too low
Air cleaner restricted
Fuel leaks
Fuel injection pump defective
Poor fuel spray from injection nozzles
Compression pressure too low
,-
Too much oil in crankcase
f-
Low
viscosity grade
f-
Oil leaks
'-
Cylinders and/ or piston rings worn
of
fuel
of
oil
.,.
Change fuel.
.,.
* Readjust.
.,.
Clean
or
change element.
.,.
* Readjust or replace.
.,.
* Repair or replace.
.,.
Clean
.,.
.,.
.,.
.,.
.,.
.,.
.,.
.,.
or
change element.
Retighten or replace.
* Readjust or replace.
* Readjust or replace.
* Repair
Fill only
Change oil and follow lubrication recommenda- :.
tions .
or
replace.
to
correct level.
* Retighten or replace.
* Repair or replace.
Engine
oil
warning
pressure
lamp
glows
-Low oil level
-Low viscosity grade
-
-
Oil
filter clogged
-
Oil
pump
-
Oil
pressure reguiating
defective
of
oil
valVe
defective
+ Fill only to correct level.
+ Change oil and follow lubrication recommenda-
tions.
-7 Change element.
-7 * Readjust
-7 * Readjust or replace.
or
replace.
Chassis
• Main clutch
Slips
[DD]
081)
~
Drags
<{0J}
~
Abnormal
temperature rise
~
~
oil
500073
500074
r-
Clutch pedal free play too small
J-
Clutch facing worn
J-
Clutch disc friction surfaces fouled with
-oil
f-
'-
,-
t-
_I-
-Clutch shifter or clutch disc binding
-Friction surfaces dirty
or
dirt
Clutch facing burnt, resulting in reduced
friction
Clutch springs weak
Clutch pedal stroke too small
Clutch pedal free play too iarge
Clearance unequal in clutch
on drive shaft
~
Readjust.
~
* Replace.
~
* Wash
~
* Replace.
~
* Replace.
~
Readjust.
~
Readjust.
~
* Readjust.
~
* Disassemble
"*
. * Wash.
or
replace
and
repair or replace.
502751
Oil level too high
"*
Lower oil level.
·
Chatters
when
disengaged
'.
Transmission
500075
[DD]
500076
Release bearing seized, worn or pooly
lubricated
High viscosity grade
of
oil
Clutch brake maladjusted or worn
Clutch drags
Shift fork and shift rail worn or damaged
Gears worn or damaged