Mitsubishi SS, S4S, S4S-DT, S6S, S6S-DT Maintance Manual
Users guide and and maintenance
manual
Mitsubishi
SS series
Version 08/2004
33522051001_2_1
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
This publication covers the standard specification model for the Mitsubishi SS-Series diesel engines. The
information, specifications, and illustrations in this publication are based on the information that was
current at the time this issue was written.
This manual contains operation instructions, lubrication and maintenance information.
The OPERATION section is a reference for the new operator and a refresher for the experienced
operator. Read — study — and keep it handy. Illustrations guide the operator through correct procedures
of checking, starting, operating, and stopping the engine. Operating techniques outlined in this manual
are basic. Skills and techniques develop as the operator gains knowledge of the engine.
The MAINTENANCE section is a guide to engine care. The illustrated, step-by-step instructions are
grouped by service intervals. Items without specific intervals are listed under "When Required." Items in
the Lubrication and Maintenance Chart are referred to in the detailed instructions which follow.
Notice that the technical information in this manual depends on the specification of the engine and the
accessories. All specifications are subject to change without any prior notice.
For items other than those in this publication, please refer to the operation manual of the equipment
in which this engine is installed.
Operation Manual
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WARNING SIGNS
WARNING SIGNS
The following safety related signs are used in this manual to emphasize important and critical instructions:
Indicates the most serious specific potential hazard which could result in
serious personal injury or death.
DANGER
Indicates a specific potential hazard which could result in personal injury.
WARNING
Indicates operating procedures, practices, etc. which could result in personal
CAUTION
injury or damage causing destruction to the engine. Some of the CAUTION
signs also indicate a specific potential hazard which could result in serious
personal injury or death.
Indicates procedures, conditions, etc. which are important to highlight.
NOTE
Symbols
3 Indicates a proper action or "DO".
; Indicates a prohibited action or "DON’T".
Recommendation of daily operation records
It is obvious to every engine user and operator that an
engine should not be run to destruction. Daily recording
is a preventive maintenance program and will serve as a
guide for:
• Effective troubleshooting (to help a serviceman
from your Mitsubishi dealer to pin-point a problem).
• Quick service and less downtime (to help a
serviceman from your Mitsubishi dealer save time
(and costs for service))
• Grasp of operating conditions (to help you
recognize conditions, signs or indications of
approaching trouble)
Items to be recorded
The following items are recommended to be recorded:
1. Operating hours (service hour meter reading)
2. The amount of oil, fuel, and coolant (soft water)
required for refilling
3. Oil and coolant change intervals
4. Engine oil pressure, exhaust temperature, coolant
temperature, and inlet air temperature
5. Parts serviced, kinds of service (adjustment, repairs
or replacement), and the results of each service
6. Changes in operating conditions (for example,
"Exhaust smoke turned black,” etc.)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1SAFETY.......................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Preventing fire and explosions................................................................................................. 5
1.2 Prevent burns........................................................................................................................... 6
1.3 Lifting precautions.................................................................................................................... 7
1.4 Exhaust fumes ......................................................................................................................... 7
1.5 Prevention of cuts and other injuries........................................................................................7
1.6 Maintenance precautions......................................................................................................... 9
1.7 Operating precaution ............................................................................................................. 10
1.8 Maintenance precautions....................................................................................................... 12
1.9 If any trouble should occur..................................................................................................... 13
2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION................................................................................................ 14
2.1 Operating the engine properly ............................................................................................... 14
2.2 Service the engine properly ................................................................................................... 14
2.3 If any trouble should occur..................................................................................................... 15
3 SPECIFICATIONS..................................................................................................................... 16
4 NOMENCLATURE .................................................................................................................... 18
4.1 Engine S4S ............................................................................................................................ 18
4.2 Engine S4S-DT ...................................................................................................................... 19
4.3 Engine S6S ............................................................................................................................ 20
4.4 Engine S6S-DT ...................................................................................................................... 21
5 OPERATION ............................................................................................................................... 22
5.1 Pre-start inspection ................................................................................................................ 22
5.2 Starting the engine................................................................................................................. 23
5.3 Warming up the engine.......................................................................................................... 24
5.4 Starting the load..................................................................................................................... 24
5.5 Stopping the engine ............................................................................................................... 24
6 MAINTENANCE......................................................................................................................... 26
6.1 Every 50 service hours .......................................................................................................... 27
6.2 Every 250 service hours or once a year ................................................................................ 28
6.3 Every 500 service hours ........................................................................................................ 29
6.4 Every 1000 service hours ...................................................................................................... 31
6.5 Every 2 years ......................................................................................................................... 31
6.6 When required ....................................................................................................................... 33
7 FUEL SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................ 35
7.1 Recommended types of fuels ................................................................................................ 35
7.2 Caring for the diesel fuel tank ................................................................................................ 35
7.3 Caring for the fuel supply ....................................................................................................... 35
8 LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................... 36
8.1 Recommended types of engine oils....................................................................................... 36
8.2 Recommended oil viscosities................................................................................................. 36
8.3 Limiting requirements for engine oils ..................................................................................... 37
9 COOLANT AND ANTIFREEZE SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................ 38
9.1 Coolant specifications ............................................................................................................ 38
9.2 Recommended types of LLC's (Long Life Coolant) ............................................................... 38
9.3 How to use non-amine type LLC............................................................................................ 39
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9.4 Why LLC? .............................................................................................................................. 39
9.5 How LLC works...................................................................................................................... 39
9.6 Practical reported cases of circuit trouble for which additive is blamed................................. 40
10 STORAGE ................................................................................................................................... 41
10.1 Storage of the engine in a non-operational condition ............................................................ 41
10.2 Storage of the engine in an operational condition.................................................................. 41
11 TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................................. 42
11.1 General .................................................................................................................................. 42
11.2 Problems................................................................................................................................ 43
12 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION............................................................................................... 46
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1SAFETY
SAFETY
1.1 Preventing fire and explosions
Fire hazards!
2
Do not smoke while refueling, or when handling
fuel containers. Do not use gasoline or diesel fuel
for cleaning parts. Good quality commercial, nonflammable, and non-toxic solvents are
recommended. Do not spill any fuel on hot
surfaces. Clean up any spillage immediately.
Connect the battery earth cable
carefully!
2
Booster
cable
connection
order
Service
battery
Finally, connect the earth cable (negative terminal)
to the engine block, when starting the engine
using another battery. If it is accidentally
connected to the negative terminal of the mounted
battery, a spark may occur, igniting the explosive
gas produced by the battery. After starting the
engine, first disconnect the earth cable.
Engine
block
Flat battery
Do not fill fuel tank while the engine
is running!
Shut off the engine when fueling and use extra
caution if the engine is hot.
Do not bring close to flammable
materials!
:
Do not put flammable materials on hot parts of the
exhaust pipe. Keep them away from the pipe. In
addition, do not operate the engine in areas where
flammable materials are present.
AIways be alert to any fuel or oil
leaks!
:
If you discover any leaks, take counter-measures
immediately. If there are fuel or oil spills on the hot
engine, fire may occur, resulting in personal injury
or damage to the equipment.
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SAFETY
Keep the engine and its
compartment clean!
2
Remove all flammable materials such as fuel, oil,
and other debris, before they accumulate on the
engine.
1.2 Prevent burns
Remove the radiator filler cap
carefully!
Do not touch any hot components!
:
At operating temperature, the engine components
become very hot. Avoid any contact during
operation. Service the engine only after it has
been stopped and the components are cool
enough to touch with your bare hands.
Avoid burns!
:
Under operating temperatures, the engine coolant
is hot and under pressure. The steam can cause
personal injury. Check the coolant level only after
the engine has been turned off and the filler cap is
cool enough to touch with your bare hands. If
necessary grip the cap with a cloth and remove it
slowly in order to gradually relieve the pressure.
:
Immediately after completing operations do not
change the oil or the coolant. Hot oil or coolant
may burn the skin. Allow the engine to cool down
to room temperature before replacement.
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SAFETY
Turn off the battery switch before
servicing!
:
Be sure to turn OFF the battery switch before
servicing.
If electrical equipment, including the starter or
alternator, is serviced with the battery switch
turned ON, it may be shortcircuited by the current
from the battery’s positive terminal, resulting in
burns or in fire.
1.4 Exhaust fumes
Exhaust fumes
:
Operate the engine in safe areas only! Operate
the engine in a well ventilated area. Never operate
it in an enclosed area. In particular, do not operate
it near an air inlet port on the downwind side.
1.5 Prevention of cuts and other
injuries
1.3 Lifting precautions
Lift the engine carefully!
:
Never allow anyone to walk or stand underneath a
suspended engine. Operate the hoist carefully
without jerking it. Remember, sudden impact of
loads can cause serious accidents.
Stay clear of all rotating and moving
parts!
:
The rotating parts of the engine are dangerous.
Always stay clear of them during operation.
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SAFETY
Use care during checking and
servicing!
:
Before performing maintenance, remove the
starter switch key and turn OFF the battery switch.
Attach a "DO NOT OPERATE" or similar warning
tag to the starter switch.
Ensure that everything is in order
before restarting the engine!
lnstall the protective covers!
2
To prevent personal injury, make sure all
protective covers and guards are placed on the
rotating parts.
Keep the turning tool disengaged
when it is not in use!
2
Before starting the engine, make sure that no one
is working on or close to the engine. Remove all
foreign material from the engine, such as debris,
oil, tools, and other items which are not part of the
engine.
When not in use, properly lock the turning gear in
the disengaged position. Failure to follow this
recommendation can cause personal injury and
engine damage.
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SAFETY
1.6 Maintenance precautions
Stop the engine before servicing it!
2
Always stop the engine before adding or changing
oil, coolant, or fuel. Check the coolant level only
after the engine has been stopped and the
radiator filler cap is cool enough to remove it with
bare hands. Never attempt to adjust the fan belt
while the engine is running.
Handle antifreeze carefully!
:
If you accidentally drink antifreeze, make yourself
vomit and see a doctor immediately. If antifreeze
comes into contact with the eyes, immediately
wash them clean by using plenty of water and
then go and see a doctor.
Dress properly for the job!
Handle battery electrolyte carefully!
2
If battery electrolyte comes into contact with the
eyes or skin, wash them clean immediately by
using plenty of water. If it comes into contact with
the eyes, wash out your eyes immediately and
then see a doctor.
:
For your own protection, you may need any
number of special items - hard hat, face shield,
safety shoes, goggles, heavy gloves, ear
protectors, etc. Please do use these when
required.
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SAFETY
1.7 Operating precaution
Be sure to break in the engine!
2
During the first 50 hours of operation, break in the
engine by using lighter loads and lower speeds
than normal. A proper break in contributes to the
maximum service life of the engine.
Warm up the engine before
operation!
Stop the engine only after it has
cooled down!
2
Stopping the engine immediately after it has been
working under a load, can result in overheating
and accelerated wear of the engine components.
Before stopping the engine, leave it idling for 5 to
10 minutes. This allows the hot areas in the
engine to cool down gradually, which extends
engine life. While the engine is running, make a
walk-around inspection to make sure everything is
functioning properly.
Warm-up
2
After starting the engine, leave it idling for 5 to 10
minutes before operating under full load, for
maximum engine life.
NOTE: Long periods of warming up the engine are
not recommended. They can deposit carbon in
cylinders and cause incomplete fuel combustion.
Use the starting motor correctly!
:
OFF
START
When starting the engine, do not crank it for more
than 10 seconds at a time. After every 10 seconds
of engine cranking, allow 30 seconds for the
starting motor to cool before cranking it again.
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SAFETY
Do not break any seals for settings!
:
Never attempt to break the seals of the fuel
injection pump (governor) controlling injection
quantity and minimum and maximum speed
settings. Breaking these seals and varying
settings could result in:
• Accelerated wear of the engine components
• Seizure of or damage to the engine
components
• Increase in fuel and oil consumption
• Maladjusted injection quantity and poor
engine performance
• Violation to emission regulations
AIways keep the engine
compartment well ventilated!
:
Unless the engine compartment is properly
ventilated, the air supply will be inadequate,
resulting in a shortage of air for fuel combustion
and the loss of power.
Avoid overloading!
:
Do not turn OFF the battery switch
during operation!
:
To avoid damage to the alternator diodes and the
transistors, do not turn OFF the battery switch
when the engine is running. This could also result
in a failure of instruments to work properly.
ON
OFF
Overloading can cause incomplete combustion,
often indicated by black smoke, high fuel
consumption, and carbon deposits in the
combustion chambers, adversely affecting the
engine lifespan.
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SAFETY
1.8 Maintenance precautions
Use the recommended fuel, oil, and
coolant!
2
Brand A Brand B
Use of any other fuel, oil, or coolant can cause
engine damage and reduce the engine service
life.
Perform all recommended
inspections!
Keep water out of the engine!
:
When washing the engine, cover the air inlet and
exhaust opening with tape to prevent water or
cleaning agent from getting inside the engine. Do
not wash the engine while it is running. If water or
cleaning agents get inside the combustion
chambers, the hammering action of water can
damage the engine.
Keep grit-laden air out of the
engine!
2
Perform pre-start inspection and periodic
inspection on items listed in this manual. Failure to
follow this recommendation can cause engine
damage, injury, or death.
:
Dust and dirt entering the engine will cause early
wear of the moving parts. This could result in a
loss of power, high oil consumption, starting
problems, or other failures. Service the air filter as
instructed.
1. Do not service the air filter while the engine is
running.
2. When removing the air filter element for
service, prevent any dust from entering the air
intake to the cylinders.
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3. Service the air filter equipped with a dust
indicator when red is shown. Under-frequent
service can cause damage.
1.9 If any trouble should occur
If the engine suddenly stops:
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SAFETY
Stop the engine immediately and check the
lubrication system. Operating the engine with low
oil pressure can cause bearings and other parts to
seize.
lf the engine overheats:
:
If the engine overheats, do not turn it off
immediately. Suddenly stopping an overheated
engine can result in a steep rise in the coolant
temperatures and the seizure of running parts.
First leave the engine idling to allow the hot areas
in the engine to cool down, then gradually add the
coolant. Remember, adding coolant to an
overheated engine can cause damage to the
cylinder head.
Do not restart the engine immediately after it has
suddenly stopped. Check for the cause and make
the necessary repairs before restarting the engine.
A failure to follow this precaution can cause
serious engine problems.
If the engine oil pressure is low:
:
If the fan belt is broken:
2
Stop the engine immediately. Operating the
engine with a broken fan belt can cause engine
overheating, which, in its turn, can cause the
coolant to burst out of the reservoir tank and the
radiator cap.
OFF
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