Northern Lights O843K Operator's Manual - Operator'S Manual
O843K 05/03
Read this operator's manual thoroughly before starting to operate your equipment.
This manual contains information you will need to run and service your new unit.
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
for Models
M843
JK
, M843
NK
, and NL843
NK
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ...................................................... 2
Models Included ................................................... 2
Model Numbers .................................................... 2
Serial Numbers ..................................................... 3
WARRANTY .............................................................. 3
SAFETY RULES ....................................................... 3
COMPONENT LOCATIONS
M843JK and M843NK Marine Generator ........... 4
NL843NK Industrial Generator ........................... 5
CONTROL PANELS
Northern Lights Generator Sets ...................... 6 - 7
OPERATING PROCEDURES
Break-in Period .................................................... 8
Before Starting ..................................................... 8
Starting ................................................................. 8
Operating .............................................................. 8
Stopping ............................................................... 8
Shutdowns and Alarms ......................................... 9
Spare Parts ............................................................ 9
SERVICING SCHEDULE CHART .............. 10 - 11
SERVICING
Lubrication - General ........................................ 12
Checking Oil ..................................................... 12
Oil Changes ....................................................... 12
Changing Oil Filter ............................................ 12
Air Filter ............................................................ 13
SERVICING (continued)
V-Belts .............................................................. 13
Retightening Cylinder Head Bolts .................... 13
Valve Clearances ............................................... 13
Fuels - General .................................................. 14
Fuel Filters ......................................................... 14
Bleeding the Fuel System .................................. 15
Injector Service ......................................... 16 - 17
Injection Pump .................................................. 17
Cooling System - General ................................. 17
Cooling System Flushing .................................. 18
Heat Exchanger (Marine) .................................. 18
Raw Water Pump .............................................. 18
Generator Ends .................................................. 18
Electrical System - General ............................... 18
Glow Plugs ........................................................ 19
Booster Batteries ............................................... 19
Battery Care ....................................................... 19
PTO Care ........................................................... 19
Winterizing / Out-of-Service ............................. 19
Exhaust Elbow ................................................... 19
TROUBLESHOOTING
Electrical ............................................................ 20
Engine ........................................................ 21 - 23
DATA SHEETS
M843JK ............................................................. 24
M843NK ............................................................ 25
WIRING DIAGRAMS
DC Electrical ............................................. 26 - 27