INTRODUCTION How to use this manual This service manual consists of several Groups, which are arranged so as to allow you to make reference quickly to specifications, maintenance standards, adjustment procedures and service procedures including methods for disassembly, inspection, repair and reassembly of the Mitsubishi Diesel Engine (standard model for land use). A short summary describing the content of each Group is given in the General Contents page, and there is also a detailed table of contents at the beginning of each Group. Regarding the procedures for operation and periodical maintenance of the engine, refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual.
For information on the engine components and ordering of service parts, refer to the Parts Catalogue. Structure and function of the engine are described in the relevant training manuals. Methods of presentation (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 indi- cation 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 Group 2, the General Contents group.
(4) Fasteners to be tightened in “wet” condition, or with engine oil applied, are identified by [Wet] placed after tightening torque values. If no such indication is suffixed, the fastener should be tightened in “dry” condition, or without lubricating with engine oil. (5) In this manual, important safety or other cautionary instructions are emphasized with the following marks headed. DANGER Indicates an immediately hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION Indicates an immediately hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, can result in property damage. Emphasizes important matter, or indicates information useful for operation or maintenance of the engine. Note: I