OPERATION MANUAL

INTRODUCTION
Mitsubishi welcomes you to the list of Mitsubishi diesel engine owners.
We feel sure you will obtain from your new engine the economical
superior performance it is designed to give.
This manual is written to familiarize you with the operation and service
of your SE-series and provides import ant safety information . We suggest
that you carefully read each section of this man ual to know about your
newen gine.

J anuary 1980

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 DEFINITION OF LOCATIONAL TERMS

The words "left," "right," "front" and "rear" are used in the senses illustrated
below :

Right
(ccy
Counterc lockwise

Front
Rear
(Radiator
si de) (Clutch side)

Left

"Flywheel side" means rear side:

"fan side" means front side.

NOTES, CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS

NOTES, CAUTIONS and WARNINGS are used in this manual to emphasize
important and critical instructions. They are used for the following conditions:

[NOTE 1 ............ . An operating procedure, condition , etc. , which it is

essential to highlight.

&[ CAUllON 1 . .... . Operating procedures, practices, etc., which if not

st rictl y observed, will result in damage to or
destruction of engine .
.& m4;@i ~ a .. ... Operating procedures , practices, etc., which if not
correctly followed , will result in personal injury or
loss of life.

ENGINE MODELS COVERED

Application code

S2E

Application codes
S2E2
P : Generator drive; genera!
S3E mechanical drive
S3E2
C: Construction machine drive
S4E
S4E2
S4E2-T
S6E
S6E2
 BE SAFETY -MINDED
Any accident is not accidental. A careless moment can cause an accident or fire.
Here are basic DO'S AND DON'T'S.

DO walk-around checks before starting DON'T touch any running part of

your engine. your engine during operation.

DO walk around your engine once more DON'T touch hot part of your engine
- eyes open and alert to people and such as exhaust manifold.
obstacles.

DO keep fuel away from your engine at DON'T remove radiator filler cap im­
all times. Check for fuel Ieaks any­ mediately after shutting down your
where. engine.

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DON'T smoke near battery. Never use DON'T work on a running engine.
an open flame as a light anywhere on or If necessary to make checks with unit
around battery . Battery gas is highly running, use two men and signal each
flammable. Electrolyte is sulfuric acid other.
and can destroy most things it touches .
If you get it on your skin, wash it off
at once with water.

DO check capacity of sling and hoist

when lifting engine . Use hangers and
a wad of cloth in bet ween sling and
unit.
 E:NGINE SERl AL NUMBER LOCATION

Be sure to give the serial number when contacting your Mitsubishi dealer for service
or when ordering spare parts.

S2E S4E

S3E S6E
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

GETIING TO KNOW YOUR ENGINE .......................... " 1

CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS .............................. 3

NEW ENGINE INITlAL SERVICE ............................. " 5

WALK-AROUND CHECKS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 6

OPERATING YOUR ENGINE

Starting .................................................. 7

Warming up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 8

Duling operation, be sure: ....... . ..... .. .... .. .. . ............ 8

Stopping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 8

DIESEL FUEL, ENGINE OIL AND COOLlNG WATER .............. 9

ROUTINE SERVICE .......................................... 10

FIRST-AID TROUBLESHOOTING .............................. 16

TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................ 18

SPECIFICATIONS ......... . ... . ........... . ........ .. ........ 20

WIRING DIAGRAM .... . . ..................... . .............. 22

TIGHTENING TORQUE .......... . ........................... 23

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ENGINE

Fuel injecti on pump Intake manifold Exhaust manifold

ail filter
Fl ywheel
ail pan
S2E

Fuel filter Governor

Intake manifold Exhaust manifold

Flywheel
Fuel injection pump
ail level gauge

S3E
 Exhaust manifold
Fuel filter Governor
Breather

Flywheel
Fuel injection pump
S4E

Exhaust manifold

Alternator
-......
~

Governor Breather
I Fuel injection pump Oil filter
Fan belt Oil pan
\ Fuel feed pump
Oil level gauge
Fue\ filter

S6E

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 CON'I"ROLS AND INSTRUMENTS

The controls and instruments may be varied from one engine specification (appli­
cation) to another. This section covers the standard controls and instruments .
Learn about controls an d instruments peculiar to your engine.

Tachometer Oil pressure pilot lamp

Indicates engine speed in rpm (revo­ Glows wh en starter switch is turned
lutions per minute) . to ON and goes out after engine
starts and picks up speed. If it
glows during operation, lubricating
Service meter system is out of order.
Indicates how many hours
engine has been operated. Glow plug indicator
Rely on this meter to check, Glows when starter switch is
service and lubricate engine. turned to HEAT.

o o

HEAT ~:~ ON
'START

o o

Water temperature gauge

S tarter switch
Glows when water temperature
rises abnonnally. HEAT: Preheat engine.
OFF : Insert or pull out key .
Altemator not charging waming Electrical system is off.
Glows when starter switch is turned ON: Keep engine running.
to ON and goes out after engine Electrical system is on .
starts and picks up speed. If it START: Start engine. Key will re­
glows during operation, charging turn to ON when released .
system is out of order.

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Ammeter Indicates the pressure of lube oil.
The needle should indicate:
3 - 4 kgfcm 2 (43 - 57 psi) (at rated
speed)
1 - 2 kgfcm 2 (14 - 28 psi) (at idling
speed)

Engine oil temperature gauge

Shows the amount the battery is being

charged.

During operation, the needle should

remain on the "+" side of center.

Water
,
temperature gauge

Indicates the temperature of engine oil.

During operation, it should indicate
below 95°C (203°F) . The maximum
permissible temperature is l10°C
(230° F).

Fuel control lever (for general mecha­

nical drive)
Indicates the temperature of engine

coo1ant.

During operation, it should be indi­

cating 70° C - 85° C (158° F - 185° F).

Engine oil pressure gauge

Use this lever to contral engine speed.

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 NEW ENGINE INITIAL SERVICE

Befare starting your engine for the first time, check on the following items :

Appearance Electrical system

Lubrication system
Check for any missing Check battery electro­
Check oillevel in oil
part, loose bolt or nut, lyte level. Check connec­
pan. Check for leaks.
or any sign of damage. tions for tigh tness and

instruments and pilot

lamps for operation.

Fuel system
Cooling system
Check fuellevel in tank.
Check water level in
Check pi ping for leaks.
radiator. Vent air out of
Prime fuel system.
system.

During initial 60 service hours of operation of a new or overhauled unit:

• Change engine oil (page 13).
• Change engine oil filter element (page 14).
• Retighten balts and nuts (page 15).

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 WALK-AROUND CHECKS

For safety of operator and maximum service life of your engine, check under and
around to make sure your answers to questions on these items are YES :

Cooting system Fuel control lever Battery switch

Is coolant up to level in Does it move with Are cables tight on
radiator filler? reasonable ease? terminal posts?

Others Fuel
Are electrical connec­ Is fuel enough for the
tions O. K.? No oil or day's operation?
water Ieaks? Are bolts
and nuts tight?

Engine oll
Is oil level just below
FULL marks on level
gauge?

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 OPERATING YOUR ENGINE

STARTING

CD ® yOFF

~
HEAT

. /ON

1. Move battery switch 2. Move fuel con trol lever 3. Insert key in to starter
lever to ON position. to START position. switch and turn it to
HEAT position.

@ HEAT --......
• START

4. Turn starter switch to 5. As soon as engine Move clutch lever to

START position. starts, release starter
OFF position before
switch.
starting if equipped.

&[CAUTION]
• Do not turn starter switch to START nor to OFF position while
engine is running.
• Hold starter switch in HEAT position for about 15 seconds. Hold
it there for about 30 seconds in extremely cold weather.
• Do not operate starter for periods longer than 30 seconds at a time.
Observe an interval of at least 2 minutes between such cranking
periods to protect starter and battery.
• Re-crank engine after it comes to a complete stop . This is for
preventing engine from rotating in reverse direction.

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WARMING UP DURING OPERATION, BE SURE:

1. Let engine idle for 3 to 2. Pull stop lever to STOP 3. Pull key off starter
5 minutes. position. switch.

.&J CAUTION 1
Stopping engine immediately after
taking load is very hard on running
parts of engine .

4. Move battery switch

lever to OFF position.

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 DI1E:SEL FUEL, ENGINE OIL

AND COOLING WATER

DIESEL FUEL
Care of the fuel supply
Using only clean fuel is of extreme
importance. It is important to buy
clean fuel, and keep it clean. The best
fuel can be rendered unsatisfactory by
careless handling or improper storage
facilities. To assure that fuel going into
tank of your engine daily is clean and
pure, the following practice is advisable.
Fuel storage tank
• Use a storage tank to keep fuel. A
drum mounted on a stand, as shown
here, serves the purpose. Slight tilt given to drum will allow water and sediment
to settle to corner. Have a cock installed at lowest point of drum for use in
draining out water and sediment.
• Let fuel stand in this storage tank for at least 24 hours before you pump fuel
from storage tank to tank of your engine .
• Effort should be constantly expended to prevent contamination of fuel. Impor­
tant steps are to use clean siphon or funnel.

ENGlNE OIL
American Petroleum Institute (APl) has classified high-speed diesel engine services
(operating conditions) for lu be oils in conjunction with the Society of Automotive
Engineers (SAE). For your engine, use lube oils in "CC" or severer classification.

&[ CAUTION 1
Do not allow two or more brands of engine oil to get mixed. Each
brand contains its own additives; additives of different brands could
react in the mixture to produce properties deterious to your engine.

COOLING WATER

Use only water that is soft, or as free as possible from scale forming minerals.
Use anti-freeze when the temperature is below freezing.

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 ROUTINE SERVICE
* Rely on service meter to perfonn routine services.
Item Service Remarks

lil I; ~ I
CD Walk-around check
® Crankcase Check oillevel in oil pan
@

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Fuel tank Check fuelleft in tank
@

•
Radiator Check coolant level

@
@
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Battery
Air cleaner indicator
• Check electrolyte level
Check

..
(j) Fuel tank Drain water and sediment

•
@ Fuel fil ter Drain water and sediment

11 I1 S2E 4 liters
S3E 6 liters
® Crankcase Change oil S4E
S6E
8
11
liters
liters

•
® Radiator Clean fins

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@
@
I
Fuel fIlter
Oil fIlter
Change element
Change element
11 •
@ Air cleaner Clean e1emen t
@

•
Fan belt Check and adjust tension Deflection: About 12 mm

@
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Cooling system
111
Flush system - change
coolant
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@ Alternator Check for operation
@ Starter Check for operation
@ Turbocharger Check for operation (S4E2-T)

@ Bolts and nuts Retighten

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CD Walk around engine to check for: ® Check the amount of fuelleft
in tank
• Exhaust smoke color, vibration, etc.
• Water and oilleaks • See level gauge (1).
• Dust accumulation • Refill through filler (2).

® Check oil level in oil pan Check coolant level in radiator

• Use level gauge (1). • Remove cap (1) to check.

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• Refill through filler (2). • Refill through filler (2).

WARNING
* Do not remove filler cap when
coolant is hot.

S3E
S2E

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~ S4E

S6E

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CID Check battery electrolyte @ Drain fuel filter of water and
• Level should be 1 cm above cell
sediment
plates. If not, add distilled water.
1. Remove air vent plug (1).
• See if level is correct; add distilled water. 2. Remove drain plug (2) to drain.
• See if gravity is norma1; recharge battery 3. Prime fuel system.
if it is below 1.22 .

.Afi@;@i~1
* If you drip electrolyte on your skin or
engine, flush it off at onee with water.
* Keep open flame away from battery.

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S2E S3E, S4E. S6E

WHEN REQUIRED

prime fuel system

® Check air cleaner indicator 1. To prime injeetion pump, loosen air

1. Clean element if indicator shows RED. vent plugs (1) (2) and operate priming
handle (S3E, S4E, S6E).
2. After c1eaning, push indicator reset
button (1). 2 . To prime fuel filter, loosen plug (3) and
operate the handle .
* S2E is not equipped with priming
pump; prime its fuel system by using
tank pressure.

CD®
(j) Drain fuel tank of water and
sediment
S2E S3E,S4E,S6E
• Before starting engine, drain water
and sediment that has settled to
bottom of tank.

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® Change engine oil Oean radiator fins

• Remove drain plug (1) and allow to • Direct air against flow
drain. of air given by fan.
• Refill through filler (2). * Clean more frequently

• Run engine and again check oillevel: when operating in

add oil if necessary. dusty conditions.

* Capacities: S2E 4 liters

S3E 6 liters

S4E 8 liters

S6E 11 liters

S2E S3E

S4E S6E

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C[j) Change fuel m ter elemen t Oean air cleaner element
I. Remove bolt or ring (I) and take off • Remove cover (1) to take out element
filter case (2). (2). Clean cover, element and case (3) .
2. Clean case interior and install new
• If indicator shows RED shortly after
element (3).
installation of cleaned element, replace
3. Prime fuel system. element.
* Take care not to damage gasket (4) and * Replace element at least once a year.
"0" ring (5) when installing mter case. * Clean element with pressure air or water.
After cleaning, check for pinholes or
tears.

@ Change oil mter element

• Use filter wrench to remove. ,'~

(. , ~ ~

..

• To install, tighten with handle .

Do not use wrench . :::.

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@ 01eck fan belt tension
• Deflection : About 12 mm between

pulleys

• Loosen balts (1) (2) and move alternator

to adjust belt tension.

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@ Flush cooting system and change @ Check turbocharger for condition
coolant (S4E2-T)
• Remove radiator filler cap Cl). 1. Loosen c1amp bolt Cl) on com­

• Remove drain plugs (2) (3) to drain. pressor side, and remove silencer

• Reml with soft water. (2) or air cleaner pipe.

• Use anti-freeze in freezing weather. 2. Turn compressor wheel (3) with
finger through air inlet port, making
sure it rotates smoothly.

WARNING
* Check turbocharger with engine cold.
cv
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CD

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Check alternator for operation
* Alternator bearings are factory­
lubricated and need no lubrication
until overhauling.

@
Retighten bolts and nuts

@ Check starter for operation and

lubricate bearing
• Apply small amount of multipurpose
grease to bearing.

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 FIRST-AID TROUBLESROOTING

Starter will not crank engine

or cranks slowly
• Switch-battery circuit 0 pen ~ Repair or replace
Check electrical
system
,"
r­ ',9'; ~ r
.. fffi Oil pressure pilot lamp I
will not glow
t
I With starter switch in ON - I

•
Oil pressure pilot lamp
will glow

Battery-starter switch circuit open <;:::::::=J Repair or replace

I
Battery weak
~T Check and adjust fan belt
Recharge or replace battery ~

j (Check specific gravity) ~

Starter/starter relay defective <;:=:J Consult Mitsubishi dealer

Check lubrication f--_.-,

system 1

I Oil too viscous ~ --I Change oil I lr

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Check engine proper f--'---'

Running parts defective ~Consu1t Mitsubishi dealer

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Starter will crank engine, but
engine will not start

Check fuel system ~

-i Fuel tank empty I <:=? Refuel

_ Fuel left in
L *Check fuel pipe

tank forleaks ~
~~ I
Water or dust <> Drain water
~-"I ;yi;:~uel ~::i~:dim~,~
'W))
~--<~ Wrong type ~Change
of fuel

~--<~ Restriction in r- Filter p Clean

fuel line clogged

~~~~~pe~~'J:~~ ~ or
3:)

~ ~ ~
~

Injection pump ~ Consult Mitsubishi

defective dealer
Check electrical
system
Engine not heated \===l Heat engine

Low battery voltage ~ Check and adjust fan belt

Recharge ba ttery

Wiring defective PRepair or replace

Check air intake

system --j Air cleaner clogged I~ Clean

• Poor compression pressure

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• Wom cylinders, pistons ~ Consult Mitsubishi
and piston rings dealer
• Defective valve springs

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 TROUBLESHOOTING

Complaint Cause Remedy

Insuff1cient power a) Incorrect grade of oil a) Use recommended type and

SAE number of oil.
b) Wrong type of fuel b) Change.
c) Air cleaner clogged c) Clean or change element.
d) Engine overcooled d) Use radiator cover, or clean,
test and replace thermostat.
e) Engine overheating e) Check coolan tievel, adding
wa ter if necessary.
f) Valve clearance incorrect f) Readjust.
g) Injection pump defective g) *Readjust or replace .
h) Injection nozzles defective h) *Readjust or replace .
i) Injection timing incorrect i) *Retime .
j) Poor compression pressure j) *Overhaul.

White or blue exhaust a) Too much oil in crankcase a) Fill only to correct level on
smoke gauge.
b) Oil too light - dilu ted b) Change oi!.
c) Engine overcooled c) Use radiator cover, or clean,
test and replace thermostat.
d) Injection timing incorrect d) *Retime.
e) Poor compression pressure e) *Overhaul.

Black or gray exhaust a) Wrong type of fuel a) Change.

smOke~~
, ~ b) Valve clearance incorrect
c) Injection pump defective
b) Readjust.
c) *Readjust or replace .

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­ d) POOT compression pressure
e) Air cleaner clogged
ct) *Overhaul.
e) Clean or change element.

High fuel consumption a) Injection pump defective a) *Reactjust or replace.

b) Injection nozzles ctefective b) *Readjust or replace.

c) Injection timing incorrect c) *Retime.

ct) Wrong type of fuel ct) Change.

e) Poor compression pressure e) *Overhaul.

f) Air cleaner clogged f) Clean or change element.

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 Complaint Cause Remedy

High oil consumption a) Too high oillevel in crankcase a) Maintain oillevel between
marks on gauge.
b) Incorrect grade of oil b) Use recommended type and
SAE number of oil.
c) Oilleaks c) Locate and repair.
d) Cylinders and piston rings d) *Replace.
wom

Engine overheats a) Too loose fan belt a) Readjust.

b) Lack of coolant b) Refill.
c) Too low oillevel c) Maintain oillevel between
marks on gauge .
d) Water pump defective d) *Replace.
e) Thermostat defective e) *Replace.
f) Cooling system dirty f) Clean and flush.
g) Restricted radiator air g) Clean . Straighten bent fins,
passages if any.

Low oil pressure a) Lack of oil a) Refill up to level.

(Pilot lamp glows) b) Oil too light - diluted b) Change oil.
c) Oil filter c10gged c) Replace element.
d) Oil pump defective d) *Readjust or replace.
e) Oil pressure regulating valve e) *Readjust or replace.
defective

IMPORTANT
a) Have your Mitsubishi dealer perform service jobs marked with
asterisk (*).
b) Do not hesitate to consult your Mitsubishi dealer in the matters of
troubleshooting and routine services.
c) When contacting your Mitsubishi dealer for help, be sure to let him
know serial number and service-meter reading of your engine.

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 SPECIFICATIONS

Model S2E S2E2 S3E S3E2

Type 4-cycle, water-cooled, in line
No. of cylinders 2 3
Bore X stroke (mm) 94 X 94 98 X 98 94 X 94 98 X 98
Piston displacement
(liter) 1.305 1.478 1.956 2.217

Type of combustion
chamber Swirl

Compression ratio 19 : 1
Firing order 1-2 1-3-2
Direction of rotation Counterclockwise as viewed from flywheel side
Dimensions
(length X width X height) 573 x551x734 573x551 x736 661x515x729 661 x5 15 x731

Weight, dry (kg) 180 230

Burns Diesel fuel
Fuel injection pump Bosch PES4-A
Governor Mechanical (all-speed or constant-speed)
Fuel injection nozzles Throttle type
Fuel injection pressure
(kg/cm 2 ) 120

Lubrication system Pressure feed by trochoid pump

Lubrication system
(liter) 4 6
capacity
Cooling system Forced circulation by centrifugal pump
Cooling system capacity
3 4
(engine proper) (liter)
Starter 12V-2kW
Alternator 12V-15A

Turbocharger -

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 S4E S4E2 S4E2-T S6E S6E2

4-cyc1e, water-cooled, in line

4 6
94 X 94 98 X 98 94 X 94 98 X 98

2.609 2.957 3.913 4.435

Swirl

19 : 1
1-3-4-2 1-5-3-6-2-4
Counterc1ockwise as viewed from flywheel side

783x511x729 783x511x731 783x511 x841 1121 x609 x728 1121x609x730

270 275 360

Diesel fuel
Bosch PES4-A
Mechanica! (all-speed or constant-speed)
Throttle type

120

Pressure feed by trochoid pump

8 11

Forced circulation by centrifugal pump

4.6 6.5

24V-3kW 24V-5kW
24V-20A
Mitsubishi
- turbocharger -
TC-OS

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N
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WIRING DIAGRAM

Regulator Glow plug indicator

6 3 mm 2
NE
E
C")
'"E
E
C")
5mm 2
Glow plugs

Dil pressure
lamp
OFFON,

HEA,START"~
5mm 2
Switch

Battery switch

Starter switch C") -=

2
5 mm

40 mm 2

Starter

Battery N70 x 1 ......... S4E, S6E

Battery N 100 xl ........ S3E

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TIGHTENING TORQUE ç \\.-~\M..-

Important bolts and nuts kg-m (lb-ft) , \\\Yvv.
Secured part or component Tightening torque
Cylinder head bolts 12 ± 0.5 (86.8 ± 3.6)
Main bearing cap bolts 10.4 ± 0.5 (75.2 ± 3.6)
Connecting rod bearing cap bolts 8.5 ± 0 .5 (61.5 ± 3.6)
Flywheel balts 8 .5 ± 0.5 (61.5 ± 3.6)
Camshaft thrust plate balts 1.8 ± 0.5 (13.0 ± 3.6)
Front plate bolts 1.8 ± 0.5 (13.0 ± 3.6)
Timing gear case balts 1.0 ± 0 .5 (7 .2 ± 3.6)
Crank pulley balts 40 ± 0 .5 (289.3 ± 3 .6)
Camshaft gear bolt 3.5 ± 0 .5 (25.3 ± 3.6)
Idler thrust plate bolts 3.5±0.5 (25.3 ± 3.6)
Rear oil seal bolts 0.4 (2.9)
Oil pan bolts 0 .7 (5.1)
Oil case bolts 0.7 (5.1)
Oil pan drain plug 10.0 ± 0.5 (72.3 ± 3.6)
Oil pump fixing connector 5.5 ± 0 .5 (39.8 ± 3.6)
Oil filter center bolt 2 .3 ± 0.5 (16.6 ± 3.6)
Nozzle holder retaining nuts 5.0 ± 0.5 (36.2 ± 3.6)
Injection pump delivery valve halders 3.0 ± 0.5 (21.7 ± 3.6)
Flywheel housing bolts 3.5 ± 0.5 (25.3 ± 3.6)

Genera! bolts and nu ts

Screw th read Tightening torque
With spring washer Without spring washer
dia. pitch
kg-m Ib-ft kg-m Ib-ft
1.0 1.8 13 2.2 16
8
1.25 1.8 13 2.1 15
1.25 3.6 26 4.2 30
10
1.5 3.4 25 4.0 29
1.25 6.5 47 7.6 55
12
1.75 6.0 43 7.1 51
1.5 10.4 75 12 .2 88
14
2.0 9.8 71 11.5 83
1.5 15.8 114 18.6 135
16
2 .0 15 .0 108 17.6 127
1.5 22.9 166 26.9 195
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2.5 20.7 150 24.4 176

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