Mitsubishi — Using engine after storage
Maintenance
From a Mitsubishi operator's manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Before you start
- To crank the engine, shut off the fuel supply to the engine and operate the starters.
Procedure
- Remove the cover from the engine.
- Connect a fully charged battery.
- Remove the covers from the starters and alternator.
- Adjust the tension of the V-belt.
- Remove sealing tapes from the openings of the engine.
- Drain rust-preventive oil and pour appropriate engine oil.
- Fill the fuel tank with fuel and bleed the fuel system.
- Inspect all sections of the engine.
- Remove the rocker covers and pour oil on the valve mechanisms.
- Crank the engine for about 10 seconds and repeat 3 times at an interval of about 1 minute.
- Make sure the engine oil pressure rises.
- Start the engine.
- Conduct a warm-up operation to circulate oil throughout the engine.
- Apply load and increase the engine speed to the rated speed.
Specs & values
- Crank about 10 seconds, repeat 3 times at about 1 minute interval
Source: Mitsubishi operator'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.