From the front axle and front-wheel drive back through the engine, diesel fuel system, clutch, transmission, differential, PTO and hydraulic lift, this 75-page Mitsubishi MT160 shop manual PDF works through the whole tractor for twelve MT-series variants, MT160 through MT300D. Wiring diagrams trace the starter, alternator and safety start circuits, and hydraulic schematics show how oil moves from the pump through the control valve to the hitch. Transmission work takes up the largest share of the book, with range, speed and hydrostatic units all covered, and the hydraulic chapter ends with test, adjust and trouble-shooting charts. Set the starter pinion gap at 0.5-2.0 mm, and bring the M12 cylinder head bolts to 108-117 N·m (80-87 ft.-lbs.). Splitting a tractor for a clutch is slow enough already. Search the text or jump by bookmark, then print the pages you want so they can sit on the bench, take the grease, and keep you moving toward the field before the weather turns.
What's Inside This Mitsubishi MT160-MT300D Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Front Axle System | 7-9 | Axle Main Member, Steering Spindles, Tie Rods |
| Front-Wheel Drive | 10-17 | Front Axle, Outer Drive, Tie Rod |
| Manual Steering System | 18-22 | Overhaul, Remove and Reinstall |
| Engine | 23-29 | Assembly, R&R, Camshaft and Bearing, Connecting Rods and Bearings, Crankshaft and Main Bearings, Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal, Cylinder Head, Flywheel |
| Diesel Fuel System | 30-33 | Filter and Bleeding, Fuel Shut-Off Solenoid, Glow Plugs, Governor, Injection Pump, Injection Pump Camshaft, Injector Nozzles |
| Cooling System | 34-36 | Radiator, Thermostat, Water Pump |
| Clutch, Engine | 37-38 | Adjustment, Clutch Split, Overhaul, Release Bearing and Shaft |
| Transmission | 39-56 | Hydrostatic, Range, Speed |
| Differential and Bevel Gears | 57-59 | R&R Bevel Gears, Differential |
| Final Drive | 60 | Rear Axle Housing |
| Brakes | 61-62 | Brake Adjustment, Brake Overhaul |
| Power Take-Off | 63-66 | Power Take-Off Operation, Control Valve |
| Hydraulic System | 67-75 | Control Valve, Fluid and Filter, Hydraulic Housing, Linkage Adjustment, Pump, Test and Adjust, Trouble-Shooting |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| MT300D | ||
| Front axle assembly pivot arm cap screw torque | 75-83 N·m | p. 11 |
| Front axle assembly support bracket mounting cap screw torque | 54-64 N·m | p. 11 |
| MT160, MT160D, MT180, MT180D, MT180H, MT180HD, MT210, MT210D | ||
| Cylinder head bolt torque (M10 bolts) | 69-79 N·m (51-58 ft.-lbs.) | p. 24 |
| Cylinder head bolt torque (M12 bolts) | 108-117 N·m (80-87 ft.-lbs.) | p. 24 |
| Starter Model M002T50371-M002T50381 Pinion shaft end play (max.) | 0.5 mm | p. 35 |
| All Models | ||
| Starter Model M002T50371-M002T50381 Pinion gap | 0.5-2.0 mm | p. 35 |
| MT160, MT180, MT180H | ||
| Pivot pin retaining nut torque | 159-165 N-m (110-120 ft.-lbs.) | p. 7 |
| Wheel hub retaining nut torque | 14-15 N-m (10-11 ft.-lbs.) | p. 9 |
| Steering arm clamp bolt torque | 20-30 N-m (15-20 ft.-lbs.) | p. 9 |
| MT300 | ||
| Support bracket cap screws torque | 54-64 N-m (40-47 ft.-lbs.) | p. 8 |
| MT160, MT180, MT180H, MT210, MT250, MT300 (two-wheel drive) | ||
| Front wheel toe-in | 4-8 mm (3/16-5/16 inch) | p. 8 |
| MT160, MT160D, MT180, MT180D, MT180H, MT180HD | ||
| Compression pressure | 3140 kPa (455 psi) | p. 5 |
Mitsubishi MT160-MT300D Common Problems This Manual Covers
Mitsubishi MT180D diesel fuel filter replaced and lines opened, engine cranks but will not fire
Check the fuel filter, then bleed the system following page 30. If the engine still won't fire, check injection pump timing to engine on page 31 before you tear into anything bigger. Then remove the injector nozzles and test them. The condensed service data on page 5 lists minimum injector opening pressure for MT160 through MT180HD as 11760 kPa (1706 psi).
Manual Section: Diesel Fuel System p. 30Starter motor clicks or pinion grinds and fails to engage cleanly when cranking the engine
Check the safety start switch first, then remove the starting motor and measure pinion gap against 0.5-2.0 mm following page 35. Check pinion shaft end play too: 0.5 mm max on starter M002T50371-M002T50381, 1.0 mm max on M002T56271. Read the tag on your starter before you order parts.
Manual Section: Electrical System p. 35Engine down on power and hard starting, compression low on one or more cylinders
Check valve clearance cold first: intake and exhaust both 0.25 mm (0.010 inch) per page 5. Then test compression against 3140 kPa (455 psi). If a cylinder stays low, remove the cylinder head following page 23. On reassembly, page 24 gives the torque for MT160 through MT210D: M10 bolts 69-79 N·m and M12 bolts 108-117 N·m.
Manual Section: Engine p. 23Three-point hitch hydraulic lift raises slowly, sags, or will not lift a loaded implement
Check hydraulic fluid level and condition first, then pull and inspect the filter following page 67. If the hitch is still weak, test and adjust the pump and control valve using the hydraulic trouble-shooting steps before you condemn anything. Adjust the lift linkage last so you're back in the field before the weather turns.
Manual Section: Hydraulic System p. 67Hydrostatic transmission on H and HD models feels weak or will not pull under load
Check the hydrostatic circuit against the hydraulic schematic on page 52, then work through the transmission troubleshooting procedures on page 53 one step at a time. Record each result as you go. Pulling the hydrostatic unit on a guess can cost you a week in the middle of haying season.
Manual Section: Transmission p. 53Front wheels wander and steering feels loose after tie rod removal or front axle service
Inspect the tie rods for wear, then on two-wheel-drive models set front wheel toe-in to 4-8 mm (3/16-5/16 inch) following page 8. On MT160, MT180 and MT180H, verify the steering arm clamp bolt is torqued to 20-30 N·m (15-20 ft.-lbs.) per page 9. Check the steering spindles and wheel hubs while you're under there.
Manual Section: Tie Rods and Toe-In p. 8Frequently Asked Questions
What are the torque specifications for the cylinder head bolts on the Mitsubishi MT160 through MT300 series tractors?
For models MT160, MT160D, MT180, MT180D, MT180H, MT180HD, MT210, and MT210D, tighten M10 bolts to 69-79 N-m (51-58 ft.-lbs.) and M12 bolts to 108-117 N-m (80-87 ft.-lbs.). For models MT250, MT250D, MT300, and MT300D, tighten M14 bolts (1, 2, and 3 on the push rod side) to 98-108 N-m (72-80 ft.-lbs.) and the remaining M14 bolts (4 through 11) to 146-157 N-m (108-116 ft.-lbs.). p. 24
What is the recommended valve clearance for the intake and exhaust valves on the Mitsubishi MT160-MT300D tractors?
The recommended valve clearance for both intake and exhaust valves is 0.25 mm (0.010 inch) when the engine is cold. p. 24
What is the recommended hydraulic oil change interval for the hydraulic lift system on the Mitsubishi MT160-MT300D?
The hydraulic oil should be drained and renewed after the first 50 hours of operation and every 200 hours of operation thereafter. p. 67
What is the specified injection pump timing for the MT210 and MT210D models?
The beginning of injection for the MT210 and MT210D models should occur at 23 degrees BTDC. p. 31
What is the torque specification for the front axle pivot pin retaining nut on models MT160 through MT180H?
The pivot pin retaining nut should be tightened to a torque of 159-165 N-m (110-120 ft.-lbs.). p. 7
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