Target User:
Owners, mechanics, and service technicians working on Mitsubishi MT160 tractors.
Value Proposition:
Provides essential technical data and procedural guidance to maintain, diagnose, and repair the Mitsubishi MT160, ensuring operational longevity and efficiency.
Documentation Standard:
Factory-authorized content ensures accuracy and adherence to manufacturer specifications.
Manual Coverage Scope:
Comprehensive service and repair information
Estimated Page Count:
Varies by specific edition, but typically extensive for factory service manuals.
Type:
Factory Service Repair Manual
Language:
English (Standard for most factory manuals, but confirmation is recommended)
Format:
Likely PDF or digital format for easy searching and printing, or potentially printed hardcopy.
Engine System:
Detailed diagnostics, repair, overhaul, and troubleshooting for the engine.
Transmission System:
Service and repair of the gearbox, clutch, and related components.
Hydraulic System:
Maintenance and repair of the hydraulic pump, cylinders, valves, and fluid systems.
Electrical System:
Wiring diagrams, component testing, troubleshooting for starting, charging, lighting, and instrument panels.
Cooling System:
Radiator, thermostat, water pump, and coolant system maintenance and repair.
Fuel System:
Fuel tank, lines, pump, injectors, and filter service.
Braking System:
Service and repair of brakes, including adjustments and component replacement.
Steering System:
Maintenance and repair of the steering mechanism.
Pto System:
Power Take-Off (PTO) system inspection, adjustment, and repair.
3 Point Hitch System:
Service and repair for the 3-point hitch and draft control.
Chassis And Frame:
Frame inspection, repair, and related components.
Operator Station:
Seat, controls, dashboard, and platform service.
Routine Maintenance:
Detailed procedures for oil changes, filter replacements, lubrication, and inspections.
Troubleshooting:
Diagnostic flowcharts and procedures for identifying and resolving common problems.
Component Overhaul:
Step-by-step instructions for complete disassembly, inspection, repair, and reassembly of major components.
Adjustment Procedures:
Precise instructions for adjusting engine timing, clutch, brakes, and hydraulic systems.
Torque Specifications:
Essential torque values for all critical fasteners.
Schematics:
Inclusion of electrical wiring diagrams and hydraulic circuit schematics.
Special Tools:
Identification and usage of special tools required for specific repairs.
Depth:
In-depth, from basic adjustments to complete engine and transmission rebuilds.
Digital Format:
PDF (Portable Document Format) is the most common for modern service manuals, offering searchability and printability.
Print Quality:
High-resolution scans or digital originals ensuring clarity of text and diagrams.
Binding Type:
If printed, typically spiral-bound for lay-flat usability in a workshop environment.
Paper Type:
If printed, durable, heavier-weight paper stock suitable for workshop conditions.
Engine Model:
Likely a Mitsubishi 3-cylinder diesel engine (specific model number would be detailed in the manual, e.g., KM385T or similar).
Horsepower:
Typically in the 16-20 HP range for the MT160 series, exact rating dependent on engine variant.
Torque:
Specific torque figures will be detailed in the manual for engine components and assemblies.
Injection Type:
Indirect Injection (IDI) or Direct Injection (DI), depending on the specific engine variant.
Cooling Method:
Liquid-cooled (water-cooled)
Oil Type:
API Service classification CD or higher diesel engine oil, viscosity typically SAE 10W-30 or 15W-40 (specifics in manual).
Engine Oil Capacity:
Approx. 4.5-5.5 liters (depending on specific engine and filter) - precise capacity in manual.
Type:
Manual transmission, likely with multiple forward and reverse gears (e.g., 8F x 2R or similar).
Features:
PTO options (e.g., 540/1000 RPM), differential lock.
Transmission Oil Type:
Gear oil, API GL-4 or GL-5 rated, SAE 80W-90 or 85W-140 typically - specific recommendations in manual.
Transmission Oil Capacity:
Specific capacity to be found in the manual, usually around 10-15 liters.
Roll Over Protection:
ROPS (Roll-Over Protective Structure) compatibility is a critical safety feature; manual will detail any included or required ROPS.
Braking System Type:
Typically internal expanding shoe or disc brakes on rear axle.
Operator Presence Control:
Standard on most tractors, preventing operation if the operator is not seated.
Dashboard Features:
Basic instrumentation: tachometer, temperature gauge, oil pressure light, fuel gauge, warning lights.
Pto Control:
Manual lever engagement for PTO.
Electrical System Voltage:
12-volt electrical system.
Engine Oil Change:
Typically every 100-250 operating hours or annually, whichever comes first (specific interval in manual).
Air Filter Cleaning Replacement:
Check and clean every 50-100 operating hours, replace as needed or annually.
Fuel Filter Replacement:
Typically every 250-500 operating hours or annually.
Hydraulic Oil Filter Replacement:
Varies, but often every 500-1000 operating hours or annually.
Coolant Type:
Ethylene glycol based antifreeze/coolant, mixed with distilled water at a 50/50 ratio.
Brake Fluid Type:
DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid (specific type to be confirmed in manual).
Common Wear Items:
Clutch wear, hydraulic system leaks, PTO engagement issues, starter motor reliability (typical for tractors of this age).
Troubleshooting Focus:
The manual is critical for diagnosing common issues like starting problems, loss of power, hydraulic inefficiencies, and PTO malfunctions.
Manufacturer History:
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. has a long history in engineering and manufacturing heavy equipment, including agricultural machinery.
Tractor Lineup:
The MT series represented Mitsubishi's compact and sub-compact tractor offerings, catering to small-scale farming and landscaping needs.
Production Period:
The MT160 was part of a generation of compact tractors produced by Mitsubishi, with primary production likely in the late 1980s to 1990s.
