
OM843NW2 10/09
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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.
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
for Model
M843NW2
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
......................................................
4
Models
Included
...................................................
4
Model
Numbers
....................................................
4
Serial
Numbers
.....................................................
5
WARRANTY
..............................................................
5
SAFETY RULES
.......................................................
5
COMPONENT LOCATIONS
M843NW2 Marine Generator ...............................
6
CONTROL PANELS
...............................................
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
SERVICING
Lubrication - General ..........................................
12
Checking
Oil
.......................................................
12
Oil
Changes
........................................................
12
Changing Oil Filter .............................................
12
Air
Filter
.............................................................
13
SERVICING (continued)
V-Belts
................................................................
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
...................................................
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
TROUBLESHOOTING
Electrical
.............................................................
20
Engine
.........................................................
21 - 23
WIRING DIAGRAMS
AC
Electrical
......................................................
24
DC
Electrical
......................................................
25