Northern Lights OL1276, Operator'S Manual

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OL1276 03/10
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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.
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
#OL1276 for Model
L1276A and L1276A2
INTRODUCTION .................................................... 2
Models Included ................................................. 2
Model Numbers .................................................. 2
Serial Numbers ................................................... 2
WARRANTY
............................................................
3
SAFETY RULES ..................................................... 3
COMPONENT LOCATIONS
L1276A ...............................................................
4
OPERATING PROCEDURES
Before Starting .................................................... 6
Shutdown Procedures ................................... 6 - 7
Break-In Period ................................................... 7
SERVICING SCHEDULE CHART
.......................
8
SERVICE RECORD ................................................ 9
SERVICING
Lubrication - General .......................................
10
Checking Oil .................................................... 10
Oil Changes .....................................................
10
Changing Oil Filter .......................................... 10
Air Filter ..........................................................
10
Valve Clearances ............................................... 11
Fuels - General .................................................. 11
Crankshaft Damper ...........................................
11
Fuel Filters ....................................................... 12
Bleeding the Fuel System ................................ 12
Turbocharger ....................................................
13
Turbo Boost ..................................................... 13
Cooling System - General ................................ 14
Engine Coolant Speci fi cations .................
14 - 15
Cooling System Flushing ................................. 15
Heat Exchanger Cleaning ................................ 15
Zinc Electrodes ........................................
15 - 16
Raw Water Pump ............................................. 16
Electrical System - General ............................. 16
Welding and ECU Precautions ........................
16
Booster Batteries .............................................. 17
Battery Care ..................................................... 17
Winterizing / Out-of-Service ........................... 17
TROUBLESHOOTING
Engine ...................................................... 18 - 19
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES ............ 20 - 21
DATA SHEETS
Unit Speci fi cations ........................................... 22
ON-BOARD SPARE PARTS .............................. 23
WIRING DIAGRAMS ................................... 25 - 28
Proprietary Information
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It may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the written permission of Northern Lights, Inc.
© Northern Lights, Inc. All rights reserved. Litho U.S.A. Publication number OL1276 03/10
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