Northern Lights LUGGER L6108, Operator'S Manual

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O6108 08/01
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
for Models
M6108, NL6108, and L6108
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© Northern Lights, Inc. All rights reserved. Litho U.S.A. Publication number O6108 08/01
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.
INTRODUCTION ...................................................... 2
Models Included ................................................... 2
Model Numbers .................................................... 2
Serial Numbers ..................................................... 2
WARRANTY .............................................................. 3
SAFETY RULES ....................................................... 3
COMPONENT LOCATIONS
Northern Lights Marine Generator ....................... 4
Lugger Marine Propulsion Engines ...................... 5
Northern Lights Industrial Generator ................... 6
CONTROL PANELS
Northern Lights Generator Sets ............................ 8
Lugger Marine Propulsion Engines ...................... 9
OPERATING PROCEDURES
Before Starting .................................................... 10
Starting: Generator Sets ...................................... 10
Starting: Propulsion Engines ...................... 10 - 11
Shutdowns and Alarms ....................................... 11
Break-in Period ................................................... 11
SERVICING SCHEDULE CHART ............... 12 - 13
SERVICING
Lubrication - General .......................................... 14
Oil Changes ........................................................ 14
Changing Oil Filter ............................................ 15
Air Filter ............................................................. 15
V-Belts ................................................................ 15
Valve Clearances ................................................. 15
Fuels - General .................................................... 16
Fuel Filters .......................................................... 16
Bleeding the Fuel System ................................... 16
Injectors ...................................................... 16 - 17
Injection Pump .................................................... 17
Injection Pump Timings .............................. 18 - 19
Turbocharger ....................................................... 19
Turbo Boost ........................................................ 19
Cooling System Requirements ................... 20 - 22
Checking Coolant Level ..................................... 22
Cooling System Flushing .................................... 22
Heat Exchanger Cleaning (Marine) .................... 23
Cleaning Gear Oil Coolers .................................. 23
Zinc Electrodes ................................................... 23
Raw Water Pump ................................................ 23
Coolant Filter ...................................................... 23
Gears, PTOs, and Generators .............................. 23
Electrical System - General ........................ 23 - 24
Glow Plugs .......................................................... 24
Booster Batteries ................................................. 24
Battery Care ........................................................ 24
Winterizing / Out-of-Service .............................. 24
PROPELLER SIZING CHART .............................. 25
DATA SHEETS
M6108 ................................................................. 26
L6108 .................................................................. 27
TROUBLESHOOTING
Electrical ............................................................. 28
Engine ......................................................... 29 - 32
DC WIRING DIAGRAMS
24 Volt NL Industrial Generator ......................... 33
24 & 12 Volt NL Marine Generator ............ 34 - 37
24 & 12 Lugger Propulsion Engine ............ 38 - 39
ON-BOARD SPARE PARTS KIT ......................... 40