Maintenance Section
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When Required
You must read and understand the warnings and instructions contained in the Safety section of this
manual, before performing any operation or maintenance procedures.
Engine Valve Lash (Diesel Engine
Only) - Check, Adjust
NOTICE
The valve clearances are to be adjusted at the times of
the following situations.
z When the engine is overhauled and the cylinder
heads are disassembled.
z When severe noise comes from valve train.
z When the engine is not normally operated even
though there is no trouble in the fuel system.
WARNING
To prevent possible injury when adjusting diesel
engines, do not use the starter motor to turn the
flywheel.
Hot engine components can cause burns. Allow
additional time for the engine to cool before
measuring valve clearance.
NOTICE
Measure the valve lash with the engine stopped. To
obtain an accurate measurement, allow at least 20
minutes for the engine cylinder head and block to cool.
Set the clearance to the nominal appropriate clearance
given in the “Valve Clearance Setting” chart shown
below.
Valve Clearances
Engine Valve Clearance
Exhaust Valves .40mm(.16in)
5.8 Liter
Diesel
Intake Valves .40mm(.16in)
Refer to the “Service Manual” for the complete valve
adjustment procedure.
NOTE: In case of LPG Engine, no valve adjustment is
necessary.
Water Separator (Diesel Engine Only)
- Drain
The water separator acts as a water trap to separate the
water from the diesel fuel. If the engine fails to start or
there is a loss of power, it may have to be drained.
Remove plug at the bottom of the separator bowl and
allow the water to drain and then install plug.
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