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Mitsubishi S12A2 Generator Set

The Mitsubishi S12A2 is a 800 kW diesel standby generator set. It operates at 60 Hz.

800 kW
Standby
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Service parts for the S12A2

Grouped by system, with how many of each the parts manual calls for.

Oil system

1 required
36291-00900Oil filtersee priceAmazon

Prices captured from merchant listings; some links are affiliate links. Confirm against your serial number before ordering.

Specifications

Fueldiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power800 kW
EmissionsEPA Tier 2

Filters & service parts

model family
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter1000 hr
Fuel filter500 hr
Oil filter36291-00900100 hr Amazon eBay
Battery
Belt59 hr
Coolant2500 hr
Coolant filter43 hr
Oil100 hr
Spark plug1000 hr

Compiled from this model's family documentation — may include parts for closely-related variants. Confirm the exact part for your serial number.

Service specifications

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TypeItemValueUnitCondition
PressureCompression pressure minimum24kgf/cm2120-200 rpm
PressureInjection pressure220kgf/cm2
TorqueCylinder head40kgf-mWet
Valve clearanceExhaust valves0.5mmcold
Valve clearanceInlet valves0.4mmcold

Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.

Common questions

What size generator is the Mitsubishi S12A2?

The Mitsubishi S12A2 is rated 800 kW standby.

What fuel does the Mitsubishi S12A2 use?

The Mitsubishi S12A2 runs on diesel.

Which oil filter part number does the Mitsubishi S12A2 take?

The Mitsubishi S12A2 uses oil filter part number 36291-00900.

Troubleshooting

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Symptoms & remedies

SymptomCauseRemedy
Battery dischargedCheck alternator (2D . drive belt, Consult your Mitsubishi dealer, Recharge, Change.
Starter will crank engine, but engine will not start.Fuel system issuesRefuel, Check connection, Fuel pipe defective (Bad quality fuel) > Change fuel. Air in fuel system > Prime. Consult your Mitsubishi dealer. Fuel filter clogged > Clean or repair. Fuel pipe restricted or leaky > Clean or repair. Fuel feed pump defective > Consult your Mitsubishi dealer. Air & EArAustoy systems Air cleaner clogged > Clean element. Fuel injection pump detective > Consult your Mitsubishi dealer.
Air motor will not run.Low air pressure, Defective starter switch, Defective magnetic valve broken connectionsOperate the compressor to increase the pressure in the air tank. Repair broken wires. Consult your Mitsubishi dealer.
Air motor runs, but pinion gear will not be engaged with ring gear.Damaged ring gear or pinion gearConsult your Mitsubishi dealer.
Pinion gear is engaged with ring gear, but ring gear will not rotate.Low air pressureRun the compressor to increase the pressure in the air tank.
Engine lacks power.Oil viscosity incorrect, Bad quality fuel, Insufficient air (air cleaner element clogged), Radiator overcooledChange oil. Change fuel. Clean or change. Use radiator cover or consult your Mitsubishi dealer.

Fault codes and symptom→remedy steps extracted from this model’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing. Full Mitsubishi S12A2 troubleshooting guide (12 entries) →

Parts

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Part #DescriptionQtySystem
F2515-12000/WASHER, SPRING 1 1 025153- A|\V1Oil filter Amazon eBay
05633-41000/NUT 6 6 02523 71Service part / kit Amazon
2007-02-23Service part / kit Amazon
260719-017AService part / kit Amazon
32625-05900C/} COUPLING 1 1 V311Service part / kit Amazon
34A48-02200|WASHER 6 6 02523 7- A1Service part / kit Amazon
36232-03600/RING 6 6 0253401Service part / kit Amazon
37132-01600/RING 6 6 0253401Service part / kit Amazon
37525-07901|WASHER 23 23 02523 7- A1Service part / kit Amazon
42790-03416/U-BOLT 2 2 02523 71Service part / kit Amazon
7007-02-23Service part / kit Amazon
99260-20160Service part / kit Amazon eBay
F1035-12050/BOLT 6 6 02523 7- A1Service part / kit Amazon
F1155-12030/BOLT 17 17 02523 7- A1Service part / kit Amazon
F1155-12040/BOLT 7 7 02523 7- A1Service part / kit Amazon
F2500-10000/WASHER, PLAIN 6 6 02523 7- A1Service part / kit Amazon eBay $34.95
F2515-10000/WASHER, SPRING 6 6 02523 7- A1Service part / kit Amazon eBay

Service, wear & replacement parts referenced for this model and its engine — confirm the exact part for your serial number. See the full parts catalog to search and cross-reference.

Available documents

Engine spec — Mitsubishi-Diesel-Engine-S12A2-PTA (Mitsubishi)Engine spec — Mitsubishi-Diesel-Engine-S12A2-PTA2 (Mitsubishi)Spec sheet — MitsubishiS12A2Y2Ptaw2UsersManual231440.1912599600 (Mitsubishi)Reference — Tier-2-Diesel-Engines (Mitsubishi)Parts manual — S12A2 Parts Manual (Mitsubishi)Parts manual — S12A2-Y2PTAW-2 (Mitsubishi)Service manual — Mitsubishi S12A Manual (Mitsubishi)Service manual — Mitsubishi S12A2 Manual (Mitsubishi)Service manual — Mitsubishi s12a2 (Mitsubishi)Service manual — S12A2 Service Manual (Mitsubishi)