This service manual describes the maintenance and adjustment procedures, and specifi-
cations for Mitsubishi diesel engines.
To maintain the performance of the engine for many years and to ensure safe operation,
it is important to use the engine correctly and conduct scheduled inspection and mainte-
nance, and it may also be necessary to take appropriate measures which involve in disas-
sembly, inspection, repair and assembly work of the engine and engine parts.
Read through this manual carefully and understand the work procedures fully before dis-
assembling, inspecting, repairing or assembling the engine.
The contents of this manual are based on the engine model produced at the time of publi-
cation. Please note that the contents of this manual may change due to improvements made
thereafter.
I
FOREWORD
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
This service manual consists of several chapters, which will give you quick references to specifications, maintenance standards,
adjustment and service procedures including practices to disassemble, inspect, repair and assemble the Mitsubishi diesel
engines.
A short summary describing the contents of each chapter is given in the CHAPTER INDEX page, and there is also a detailed
table of contents at the beginning of each chapter.
Regarding the procedures for operation and scheduled maintenance of the engine, refer to the Operation and Maintenance Man-
ual. For information on the engine components and ordering of service parts, refer to the Parts Catalogue. Structure and func-
tion of the engine are described in the relevant training manuals.
If you have an inquiry, please check the engine model and serial number, and contact our service department.
Description format
(1) Index numbers allotted to parts in exploded views are not only a call-out of part names listed in the text but also an indica-
tion of the sequence of disassembly.
(2) Inspections to be conducted during disassembly process are indicated in boxes in the relevant exploded views.
(3) Maintenance standards required for inspection and repair works are indicated in the appropriate positions in the text. They
are also collectively indicated in the Chapter 2.
(4) The tightening torque with engine oil applied on the thread, is specified [Wet]. Unless otherwise specified, the tightening
torque is of dry condition.
(5) In this manual, important safety or other cautionary instructions are emphasized with the following head marks.
Note
Indicates an immediately hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property
damage.
Emphasizes important matter, or indicates information useful for operation or maintenance
of the engine.
II
FOREWORD
Terms used in this manual
Nominal value
means the basic nominal size of a part to be measured.
Standard value
means the quantitative requirement for dimension of a part, clearance between parts and performance. The values are rounded
off for the inspection job, and do not necessarily conform to the design values.
Limit value
means the limit value, which the measured value reaches, the part needs repair or replacement with a new one.
Abbreviations and Standards
BTDC : Before Top Dead Center
ATDC : After Top Dead Center
BBDC : Before Bottom Dead Center
ABDC : After Bottom Dead Center
TIR : Total Indicator Reading
API : American Petroleum Institute
ASTM : American Society for Testing and Materials
JIS : Japanese Industrial Standards
LLC : Long Life Coolant
MIL : Military Specifications and Standards (U.S.A.)
MSDS : Material Safety Data Sheet
SAE : Society of Automotive Engineers (U.S.A.)
P/N : Part Number
Unit of Measurement
Measurements are based on the International System of Units (SI), and their converted metric values are indicated in { } and
U.S. customary values are in [ ]. For metric conversion, the following rates are used.
Pressure :1 MPa = 10.197 kgf/cm
Torque :1 N•m = 0.10197 kgf•m
Force :1 N = 0.10197 kgf
Output power :1 kW = 1.341 HP = 1.3596 PS
Pressure (mercury column) :1 kPa = 0.7 cmHg
Pressure (watercolumn) :1 kPa = 10.197 cmH
-1
Rotation speed: 1 min
= 1 rpm
2
2O (cmAq)
III
FOREWORD
Safety Cautions
Fire and Explosion Precautions
Keep Flames Away
Do not use flames near the engine (in
the engine room). The flame is dan-
gerous to ignite combustibles and
cause a fire. Wipe off spilled fuel, oil
and LLC immediately and thoroughly.
Spilled fuel, oil and LLC may ignite and cause a fire.
Store the fuel and engine oil in a well ventilated area.
Make sure that the fuel and engine oil container caps
are tightly fastened.
Keep Engine Surrounding Area Tidy and
Clean
Do not place combustible or explosive material, such
as fuel, engine oil, LLC or explosive powder near the
engine. Such substances can cause a fire or explo-
sion. Thoroughly remove dust, dirt and other foreign
material collected on the engine and the area around
the engine. Such material can cause a fire or the
engine to overheat. In particular, clean the top surface
of the battery thoroughly. Dust can cause a short-cir-
cuit. Always place the engine at a position at least 1 m
[3.28 ft.] apart from buildings and other equipment to
prevent a possible fire caused by engine heat.
Do Not Open Side Covers Until Engine
Cools
Do not try to open the side cover of crankcase before
the engine cools down. Wait at least 10 minutes after
stopping the engine. Opening the cover when the
engine is hot allows fresh air to flow into the crank-
case, which can cause oil mist to ignite and explode.
Pay Attention to Fuel, Oil and Exhaust Gas
Leak
If any fuel, oil or exhaust gas leakage is found, imme-
diately take corrective measures to stop it. Such leak-
ages, if left uncorrected, can cause fuel or engine oil to
reach hot engine surfaces or hot exhaust gas to con-
tact flammable material, may results in a fire, personal
injury and damage to the equipment.
Use Explosion-proof Light
When inspecting fuel, engine oil, coolant, battery elec-
trolyte, etc., use an explosion-proof light. If the lighting
is not an explosion-proof type, it may ignite and cause
an explosion.
Prevent Electrical Wires From Short Circuit
Avoid inspecting or servicing the electrical system with
the battery cable connected to the battery. Otherwise,
a fire could result from short circuit. Be sure to discon-
nect the battery cable from the negative (-) terminal
before starting work. A loose terminal and a damaged
cable or wire may result in a short circuit and a fire.
Inspect, and if any defect is found, repair or replace it
before starting work.
Keep Fire Extinguishers and First-aid Kit
Handy
Keep fire extinguishers handy, and
become familiar with their usage.
Keep a first-aid kit at the designated
place to be ready for use in an emer-
gency. Make counteract procedures
against a fire or an accident. Provide the contact per-
son and means of communication in case of emer-
gency.
IV
Stay Away From Rotating and Moving Parts
FOREWORD
Install Protective Covers Over Rotating
Parts After Inspection and Maintenance
Work
Check the covers over engine rotating
parts for correct installation. Repair
any damaged or loosed covers. Never
remove the protective covers over
rotating parts during operation. When
the engine is coupled to a radiator or other equipment,
install protective covers over the exposed connecting
belt and coupling.
Check Work Area for Safety Before Starting
Before starting the engine, make sure that no one is
near the engine and that tools are not left on or near
the engine. Verbally notify persons within the immedi-
ate area when starting the engine. When the starter
device is tagged with the warning sign saying DO NOT
RUN, never start the engine.
Lockout and Tagout
Be sure to lockout and tagout before starting inspec-
tion and maintenance. Lockout and tagout are effec-
tive methods of cutting off machines and equipment
from energy sources. To accomplish the lockout/
tagout, remove the starter switch key, set the battery
switch to OFF position and attach a DO NOT RUN or
equivalent caution tag to the starter switch. The starter
switch key must be kept by the person who performs
inspection and maintenance work.
Be Sure to Stop the Engine Before Inspection and Maintenance
Be sure to stop the engine before proceeding to
inspection and maintenance work. Never try to make
adjustments on the engine parts while the engine is
running. Rotating parts such as belt can reel in your
body and cause serious injuries.
Always Put Back Engine Turning Tool After
Stay Away From Moving Parts While Engine
Operates
Keep away from the rotating parts
during operation. Do not leave any
objects that may get caught in rotating
parts. If clothes or a tool gets caught
in rotating parts, serious injury will
result.
Use
Be sure to remove the turning tool used for inspection
and maintenance work. Make sure to pull back the
turning gear to the engine running position before
starting the engine. If the engine is started with a turn-
ing tool inserted or turning condition, it can not only
cause damage to the engine, but also lead to a per-
sonal injury.
V
FOREWORD
Be Careful of Exhaust Gas Poisoning
Be Careful of Ventilation to Operate Engine
If the engine is installed in an
enclosed area, and the exhaust gas is
ducted outside, make sure that duct
joints are free from gas leak. Exhaust
gas from the engine contains harmful
components such as carbon monoxide. Operating the
engine in an ill-ventilated area can cause gas poison-
ing.
Be Careful of Hearing Loss
Wear Ear Plugs
Always wear ear plugs when entering
the machine room (engine room).
Combustion sound and mechanical
noise of engine can cause hearing
loss.
Be Careful of Falling
Lift Engine Carefully
Use slings or wire ropes strong
enough to lift the load considering the
engine weight. To lift the engine, hitch
the proper slings to the lifting hangers
prepared on the engine. To lift the
engine, keep the engine in a well-bal-
anced position, thinking carefully of the engine center
of gravity.
The hangers prepared on the engine are designed for
lifting the weight of engine only. In the case where the
generator, marine gear, and others are installed to the
engine, consideration that the additional weight will not
affect the hangers of the engine.
Keep the angle formed by slings attached to hangers
within 60°. If the angle exceeds this limit, excessive
load may be applied to the hangers and damage the
hangers. If the wire rope contacts the engine directly,
place a cloth or other soft pad to avoid damage to the
engine and sling.
Do Not Climb Onto the Engine
Do not climb onto the engine, nor step on any engine
parts on the engine sides. To work on parts located
high on the engine, use a ladder, footing, and others to
prevent from slipping and falling. Climbing onto the
engine may result in engine part damage and your
injury by falling down.
Always Prepare a Stable Footing
When working on the upper part of
the engine and other hard-to-reach
places, use a stable footing. Stand-
ing on an old footstool or parts box
may result in personal injury. Do not
put any unnecessary objects on a footing.
VI
FOREWORD
Be Careful When Handling Fuel,
Engine Oil or LLC
Use Specified Fuel, Engine Oil and LongLife Coolant (LLC) Only
Use the fuel, oil and LLC specified in this manual only,
and handle them carefully. Use of any other fuel, oil or
LLC, or improper handling may cause various engine
defects and malfunctions. Get the MSDS issued by the
fuel, oil and LLC suppliers, and follow the directions in
the MSDS for proper handling.
Handle LLC Carefully
When handling LLC, wear rubber gloves and a protective face mask. If LLC or coolant containing LLC
comes into contact with your skin or eyes, or if it is
swallowed, you would suffer from inflammation, irritation or poisoning. If LLC is accidentally swallowed,
induce vomiting immediately and seek medical attention. If LLC enter your eyes, flush them immediately
with plenty of water and seek medical attention. If LLC
contact your skin or clothing, wash it away immediately with plenty of water. Keep flames away from
LLC. LLC can catch flames and cause a fire. Drained
coolant containing LLC is a hazardous material. Do
not discard it in an unauthorized procedure. Practice
the applicable law and regulations when discard
drained coolant.
Proper Discarding of Waste Oil, LLC and
Coolant
Do not discard waste engine oil, LLC and coolant in an
unauthrized procedure. Such a way of disposal is
strictly prohibited by laws and regulations. Discard
waste oil, LLC, coolant and other environmentally hazardous waste in accordance with the applicable laws
and regulations.
Be Careful of Burns
Do Not Touch the Engine During or Immedi-
ately After Operation
Do not touch any parts of the engine
during or immediately after operation.
You can get burned. Before starting
the maintenance and inspection work,
check the water temperature meter to make sure that
the engine is cooled down.
Be Careful to Open and Close the Radiator
Cap
Never open the radiator cap while the engine is run-
ning or immediately after the engine stops. Stop the
engine and give a sufficient time to allow the coolant to
cool down before opening the cap. When opening the
radiator cap, slowly open the cap so as to release
internal pressure. To prevent hot steam scalds, wear
thick rubber gloves or cover the cap with a cloth. When
closing the radiator cap, tightly close the cap. Do not
open the radiator cap during engine running or imme-
diately after engine stop. Otherwise hot steam and
coolant gush out and can cause burns.
Refill Coolant Only After the Coolant Tem-
perature Dropped
Do not refill coolant immediately after the engine
stops. Wait until the coolant temperature lowers suffi-
ciently to avoid risk of burns.
Do Not Remove Heat Shields
The exhaust system, which becomes extremely hot
while the engine is operating, is provided with various
heat shields. Never remove the heat shields. If any of
these heat shields were inevitably removed for the
inspection and maintenance, be sure to install them
after the work.
Be Careful of Burns When Changing Oil
Wear gloves when draining oil or changing oil filters. If
your skin contacts hot oil or hot parts, you get burn
injury.
VII
FOREWORD
Battery
Be Careful with Battery
Never use flames or generate
sparks near the battery. The battery gives off highly flammable
hydrogen gas and oxygen gas.
Any flame or spark near a battery
may cause an explosion.
Do not use the battery if its fluid level is below the
lower limit line. Long use of the battery may result in
an explosion.
Do not short the battery terminals with a tool or other
metal object.
When disconnecting battery cables, always remove
first from negative (-) terminal first. When reconnecting the cables, always connect first to the positive
(+) terminal.
Charge the battery in a well-ventilated area, with all
battery plugs removed.
Make sure the cable clamps are securely fastened to
the battery terminals. A loose terminal can cause
sparks that may result in an explosion.
Before servicing electrical components or conducting
electric welding, set the battery switch to the [Open/
OFF] position or disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to cut off the electrical current.