Northern Lights M1064A, Operator'S Manual

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COOLANT TESTING
1. Coolant test kits are available to allow on-site
evaluation of the coolant condition.
2. The kits use small strips of paper which are dipped
into the coolant. The paper changes color and indicates
the SCA concentration. It also indicates the amount of
EGC (antifreeze).
3. Test kits are available through your Northern Lights or
Lugger Dealer.
4 Pack - Part Number.......................20-00005
50 Pack - Part Number.....................20-00010
SP15. CHECKING COOLANT LEVEL
CAUTION: The cooling water in the engine reaches
extremely high temperatures. You must use extreme
caution when working on hot engines to avoid
burns. Allow the engine to cool before working on
the cooling system. Open the filler cap carefully,
using protective clothing when the engine is warm.
1. Check the coolant level each day before starting the
engine.
2. Remove the pressure cap from the expansion tank and
check water level. In order to give the coolant
an opportunity to expand, the level should be about
1 3/4 in. (4-5 cm) below the filler cap sealing surface
when the engine is cold. When filling with coolant, the
venting cock on top of the turbocharger (for engines
fitted with turbocharger) should be opened to ensure
that no air pockets form in the cooling system.
2. The pressure valve in the filler cap releases when the
pressure is approximately 7 PSI (0.5 bar). Use a cap
pressure tester to check cap if you suspect it is faulty.
4. The makeup coolant, added to compensate for loss or
leaks, must meet engine coolant requirements outlined
in previous section.
SP16. FLUSHING THE COOLING SYSTEM
CAUTION: The cooling water in the engine reaches
extremely high temperatures. You must use extreme
caution when working on hot engines to avoid burns.
Allow the engine to cool before working on the
cooling system. Open the filler cap carefully, using
protective clothing when the engine is warm.
1. Flush the cooling system and check for leaks and
blockage every 2000 hours. The engine must be
stopped and cold.
2. Close the seacock.
3. Remove the pressure cap from the expansion tank
with caution. If applicable, open the cooling system
air vent on top of turbocharger.
4. Open the drains on the exhaust manifold and engine
block. Drain the fresh water system (see Component
Locations, pages 4 - 6).
5. For vessels with keel cooling, the vessel must be out
of the water to allow draining of the keel cooler.
6. With drains open, pour clean water into the expansion
tank. When the water from drain is clear and free from
discoloration and sediment, close that drain. When all
drains are closed, flushing is complete.
7. Fill the fresh water system by pouring the
recommended coolant mixture as described in
previous sections.
8. Close cooling system air vent on turbocharger.
9. Open the seacock.
10. Start the engine. Check hoses and connections and
repair any leakage.
SP17. HEAT EXCHANGER CLEANING
1. Drain the cooling system.
2. Remove the cooling water pipes between the heat
exchanger and the water pump inlet.
3. Disconnect hose to seawater pump.
4. Unscrew the attaching bolts holding the heat
exchanger to the expansion tank.
5. Remove bolts holding heat exchanger cover.
6. Wash the core inside and out. If necessary, chemical
agents can be used. Also clean the accessible parts of
the heat exchanger housing.
7. Reassemble, using new gaskets and sealing rings.
SP19. ZINC ANODES
1. Zincs are installed in the cooling system to protect
your engine from electrolysis. Check them faithfully
every 250 hours. If you are in warm salt water or
where electrolysis is a known problem, check them
more often.
Servicing