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This label is to state: ULTRA LOW SULFUR FUEL ONLY Northern Lights is providing this label for application to the fuel inlet of the fuel supply tank for each engine or generator set. This is to be applied by the installer of the engine or gen set, or by the manufacturer of the equipment that the engine or gen set is installed in.
4 - US EPA Tier IV E - Electronic fuel compliant delivery Northern Lights industrial generator set with an 844 engine, turbocharged US EPA Tier IV compliant with an electronic NL844T4E fuel delivery system. Serial Numbers Your set has three serial numbers:...
Safety Rules NOTICE: Northern Lights generator sets and /or any other diesel powered equipment provided by NLI is not provided with spark arresting or explosion proof components, and therefore is not to be installed in the presence of combustible gasses having a flash point of 43.3 Degrees C (110 Degrees F) or lower, such as Gasoline, Propane, Natural Gas or other similar fuel sources.
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Check for any loose electrical connections or faulty grease, oil or debris. wiring. Disconnect battery ground cable (-) before making Look completely around engine to make sure that any adjustments or service work. everything is clear before starting. ONL844T4E 3/18...
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State of California to cause cancer and and open flame away from the top of battery. When reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. checking battery electrolyte level, use a flashlight. ONL844T4E 3/18...
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Follow the procedures and use appropriate equipment exactly as recommended. WARNING Contact your Northern Lights dealer or Northern Lights Relieve pressure prior to factory for MSDS’s used on Northern Lights products. disconnecting pressurized lines.
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Disposing of waste improperly can threaten the cause lung cancer. Avoid environment and lead to unsafe working conditions. breathing any dust that may Potentially harmful waste used in Northern Lights be generated when handling equipment can include oil, fuel, coolant, filters and components containing asbestos batteries.
Scope During maintenance, repairs or retooling of a Northern Lights generator set, simply turning the machine off or unplugging it while it is being worked on does not give enough protection to others who are not performing the maintenance or repair.
Standard Value: MPa (kgf/cm More than 2.94 MPa (more than 30 kgf/cm Time to be repaired: Less than 2.45 MPa (less than 25 kgf/cm Cylinder Head Tightening Torque 98 - 103 N•m (10.0- 10.5 kgf/cm • m (kgf/cm ONL844T4E 3/18...
Engine will start when it receives a start command. mode. 3. Running Press OFF to shut down. When the engine is running the controller will monitor and record engine parameters. Engine will remain running barring any failures, until stop command is received. ONL844T4E 3/18...
3. Check the fuel tank level and open any fuel valves. 4. NOTE: The battery switch must always be kept ON while the engine is running. If the switch is turned OFF while the engine is running, the battery charging alternator could be ruined. ONL844T4E 3/18...
SHUTDOWNS AND ALARMS SPARE PARTS 1. Your unit is fitted with a system to protect it from 1. Northern Lights recommends that you keep the high water temperature or low oil pressure. following spare parts on hand for field service. The a.
3000 hours, and the 4) More often if necessary. quality guarantee for these parts is 1500 hours or 2 years. 5) After first 50 hours, then after 100 hours, then every 250 hours. ONL844T4E 3/18...
6. Fill engine with recommended oil. Start engine and check for leakage. Stop engine, wait 3 minutes, and check oil level. Add additional oil if necessary. 7. Oil filter part number is: NL844T4E – #24-02002 ONL844T4E 3/18...
No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 Valve Arrangement When No. 1 cyl. is at TDC in compression stroke With the crankshaft turned by 360 in normal direction from above Figure 7: NL844T4E Valve sequence Figure 5: Timing mark ONL844T4E 3/18...
Note: Using raw pressed or partially refined vegetable two-thirds of a turn by hand. Do not overtighten. oils or recycled greases as fuel (which have not been b. Secondary fuel filter cartridge part number is: through transesterification) could cause engine failure. NL844T4E – #24-52020 ONL844T4E 3/18...
Pump hand primer “B” on fuel lift pump until pure 5. After the engine has started, use a piece of cardboard fuel (no bubbles) escapes from bleed bolt “A”. to look for fuel leaks. Tighten bleed screw “A”. ONL844T4E 3/18...
1. Injectors should be checked every 1000 hours, or as 1. Since operating conditions may vary considerably, it needed. Check should be made by a Northern Lights is difficult to give a definite interval for checking the dealer or local injection repair station.
100 hours. and check for leaks. GENERATOR ENDS The maintenance and operation recommenda- tions for the generator end are in Owner’s Manual OPX300K2. To obtain one of these manuals, contact your local Northern Lights dealer or www.northern- lights.com. ONL844T4E 3/18...
If the bulb lights up, the glow plug is functioning properly. 3. Check all glow plugs and replace any that are faulty. Figure 18: Glow plugs. ONL844T4E 3/18...
100 hours. Clean corrosion 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 250 hours. Figure 19: Battery connections. ONL844T4E 3/18...
Faulty connection • Clean and tighten battery and harness plug connections. Sulfated or worn out batteries • Check specific gravity and electrolyte level of each battery. If you cannot correct problems with these procedures, see your Northern Lights dealer. ONL844T4E 3/18...
• See “Engine Overheats” in next category. Below normal engine temperature • Remove and check thermostat. Improper valve clearance • Reset valves. Best done by dealer. Dirty or faulty injection nozzles • Replace injectors. Best done by dealer. • See your local dealer. ONL844T4E 3/18...
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• Oil consumption decreases after break in. Crankcase oil too light • Use proper viscosity oil. Oil leaks • Check for leaks in lines around gaskets and drain plug. If you cannot correct problems with these procedures, see your Northern Lights dealer. ONL844T4E 3/18...
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Cold engine • Warm up engine to normal operating temperature. Defective thermostat • Remove and check thermostat. Engine injection timing wrong • Contact your dealer. If you cannot correct problems with these procedures, see your Northern Lights dealer. ONL844T4E 3/18...
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