Mitsubishi S12A2 — Drain water from the air filter and clean the element (air starting system)
Maintenance
For the Mitsubishi S12A2, from the Mitsubishi owner's manual.
Applies to: Mitsubishi S12A2, Mitsubishi S12A2 engine
Before you start
- Slowly open the starting-valve handle of the air tank; otherwise the engine could start suddenly.
Procedure
- Close the starting-valve handle of the air tank.
- Remove the drain plug from the bottom of the air tank and allow water to drain from the air filter.
- Remove the cover from the air filter and take the element out.
- Wash the element in diesel fuel and dry by blowing air.
- Install the element, attach the cover.
- Slowly open the starting-valve handle of the air tank.
Full service-parts list: Mitsubishi S12A2 →
Source: Mitsubishi owner's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.