Northern Lights OM150C12 Operator's Manual - page 27
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Servicing
4. Then, connect negative (-) terminal of booster battery
to ground on the engine block
(see Figure 18)
.
5. Remove booster battery after starting engine.
6. Sealed batteries: see manufacturer charging and
booster instructions.
SP21-22. BATTERY CARE - LEAD/ACID TYPE
BATTERIES
1. Check electrolyte level every 50 hours
or once per month. Add distilled water to
manufacturer's recommended level.
2. Batteries, cables and cable terminals should be
checked and cleaned every 100 hours. Clean corro-
sion with a water and baking soda solution. Flush
with clean water. Tighten terminals and
grease them to inhibit corrosion.
3. Check the battery condition with a hydrometer
every 500 hours.
SP24. WINTERIZING, OUT-OF-SERVICE
If the generator set will not be used for more than 6
months the following preparations should be taken for
long term storage.
1. Change the engine oil and replace the filter.
Service the air cleaner.
2. Drain, flush, and refill the cooling system.
3. Crank the engine a few times with a starter,
without starting the engine.
4. Remove and clean batteries.
5. All engine openings should be sealed with plastic
bags and tape.
6. Store in a dry protected place.
To Remove Generator Set from Long-Term Storage:
1. Take off all protective coverings and unseal all the
openings that were covered up.
2. Install batteries that are fully charged and connect
the terminals.
3. Install the fan and alternator belts if they had been
removed.
4. Fill the fuel tank.
5. Perform all pre-start checks.
6. Crank the engine for 20 seconds with the starter,
without letting the engine start. Wait 2 minutes
and crank the engine an additional 20 seconds to
make sure all bearing surfaces are well coated.
7. Start the engine and run at no load in a low idle for
several minutes. Make sure the engine is warmed
up and check gauges before going under load.
8. Check all gauges and check for leaks.
SP30. AFTERCOOLER
1. The aftercooler should be removed and inspected
for deposits and the air side cleaned every 2000
hours.