Northern Lights OM150C12 Operator's Manual - Operator'S Manual
OM150C12 11/11
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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.
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
#OM150C12 for Model:
M150C12
INTRODUCTION ....................................................2
Models Included .................................................
2
Model Numbers ..................................................
2
Serial Numbers ...................................................
2
WARRANTY ............................................................3
SAFETY RULES ................................................. 3-7
COMPONENT LOCATIONS
M150C12 ............................................................
8
ENGINE & GENERATOR CONTROL PANELS
Series 3B .............................................................
9
OPERATING PROCEDURES
Before Starting .................................................
10
Shutdown Procedures ......................................
10
Break-In Period .................................................
11
SERVICING SCHEDULE CHART .................... 12
SERVICING
Lubrication - General .......................................
13
Checking Oil ....................................................
13
Oil Changes .....................................................
13
Changing Oil Filter ..........................................
13
Air Filter ..........................................................
13
Valve Clearances ..............................................
14
Fuels - General .................................................
15
Crankshaft Vibration Damper (6 Cyl.) ............
16
Fuel Filters .......................................................
16
The Fuel System ......................................
17 - 18
High Pressure Common Rail ...........................
18
Turbocharger ....................................................
18
Turbo Boost .....................................................
18
Cooling System - General ................................
18
Engine Coolant Specifications .................
18 - 19
Cooling System Flushing .........................
19 - 20
Heat Exchanger Cleaning ................................
21
Zinc Electrodes ................................................
22
Raw Water Pump .....................................
22 - 24
Generator Ends ................................................
24
Electrical System - General .............................
24
Booster Batteries ..............................................
24
Battery Care .....................................................
25
Winterizing / Out-of-Service ...........................
25
TROUBLESHOOTING
Electrical ..........................................................
26
Engine ......................................................
27 - 28
WIRING DIAGRAMS
AC Electrical ..................................................
29
DC Electrical ...................................................
30
Panel Wiring Diagram ...............................
31
ON-BOARD SPARE PARTS .............................. 32
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It may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the written permission of Northern Lights, Inc.
© Northern Lights, Inc. All rights reserved. Litho U.S.A. Publication number OM150C12 11/11
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