Mitsubishi L2E User Manual

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Chapter 8 PERIODIC INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
Cooling system - Clean
1. Close coolant drain cocks and plugs.
2. Pour in a cleaning solution (a solution that is non-
corrosive to rubber and metals) in the cooling sys-
tem, and operate the engine at 800 to 900 min
-1
for
about 15 minutes, then drain the cleaning solution.
3. Close coolant drain cocks and plugs.
4. Pour in fresh water, and operate the engine at 800
to 900 min
-1
for about 10 minutes.
Repeat rinsing until the draining water becomes
clear and clean.
Fig. 8-17 Coolant drain plug (engine)
Clean the cooling system when operating the engine
first time, or restarting the engine after storage with
coolant drained.
Coolant drain plug

Mitsubishi L2E Specifications

General

Engine Model	L2E
Number of Cylinders	2
Starting System	Electric starter
Lubrication System	Forced lubrication by trochoid pump
Cooling System	Water-cooled