1 SAFETY
Mitsubishi Diesel Engine S12R OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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Pub. No. 291Y1-40720 Revision: 5
<Engine Exterior - Check>
â– Pre-operation Check
<Fuel Tank Oil Level - Check>
Make sure that any accumulation of
flammables, fuel leaks, engine oil
leaks, moisture, etc. are not found
around the hot parts of the engine
(exhaust manifold) and the battery.
* It may cause a fire.
Make sure that a coolant leak from
any part of the engine is not found.
* Coolant may flow out.
Make sure that the open/close
conditions of the valves, plugs and
cocks on each line are normal.
* Otherwise, the engine may seize.
Make sure that the open/close
condition of the coolant drain cock on
the water pump is normal.
* Otherwise, insufficient cooling will occur, which
may cause serious damage to the devices.
Make sure that the engine oil leak
from any part of the engine is not
found.
* If engine oil gets in your eyes, it may cause pain
and lead to sight loss at the worst.
Before starting the engine, check the
battery and cable terminals for
corrosion. In addition, check the
connections for looseness.
* Defective contact or short circuit may cause
damage to the devices.
Be sure to perform the pre-operation
check and scheduled maintenance as
instructed in this Operation &
Maintenance Manual.
* Failure to perform the pre-operation check and
scheduled maintenance may cause various
engine problems and breakage to parts, which
may result in serious accidents.
Before starting the engine, make sure
the protective covers of the engine
are correctly installed.
* If you get caught in rotating parts, you may get
seriously injured.
When discarding a waste cloth used
to wipe off combustible material, put
it into a lidded can and obey the
Waste Management and Public
Cleansing Act to handle it as a special
industrial waste.
* It may cause a fire.
* It may cause environmental pollution.
* If you violate rules, you may be subject to
penalties.
Before handling fuel, remove static
electricity.
* Otherwise, the fuel may be ignited.
* Ground the fuel tank.
Do not remove the strainer while
filling the fuel tank.
* Otherwise, entry of foreign particles may cause
damage to the fuel pump.