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OM864W 10/18
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Serial Numbers
Introduction
Unit Identification
Servicing of marine engines and generator sets presents
unique problems. In many cases boats cannot be moved
to a repair facility. Marine engines cannot be compared
to the servicing of automobiles, trucks or even farm
equipment. Failures often occur in remote areas far
from competent assistance. Marine engines are taxed
far more severely than auto or truck engines; therefore,
maintenance schedules must be adhered to more
strictly.
Failures can begin with minor problems that are
overlooked and become amplified when not corrected
during routine maintenance.
As operator, it is your obligation to learn about your
equipment and its proper maintenance. This is not a
comprehensive technical service manual. Nor will it
make the reader into an expert mechanic. Its aim is to
aid you in maintaining your unit properly.
MODELS INCLUDED
This manual covers the operating instructions for:
M864W
marine generator sets,
M864W3
marine generator sets,
M864W3G
marine generator sets
Your set has three serial numbers:
1
an engine number stamped
on the block,
2
a generator plate, and
3
a generator set plate.
Use the serial number on the generator set plate when ordering parts
or in correspondence. The generator set plate is found on the service
side of the generator and resembles the drawing at left.
Generator set serial number plate.
Model Numbers
Model numbers give the unit's application, block model, aspiration, and RPM:
Northern Lights marine diesel generator set with
an 864 engine and a PX-325K2 generator end,
US EPA TIer III
M
864W
3
=
Northern Lights marine diesel generator set with
an 864 engine and a PX-325K2 generator end, Gem
series, US EPA TIer III
M
864W3G
=
Northern Lights marine diesel generator set with
an 864 engine and a PX-325K2 generator end
M
864W
=
W, G, 3
M -
Northern Lights marine
generator set
Model number of engine block
Bore Cylinders
86
mm
4
W
- Auxiliary Winding in Generator
End
G
- GEM series base frame
3
- US EPA Tier III compliant
+
+
M
864
Updated 8-10-18