Northern Lights OLP LP445, Operator'S Manual

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OLP 05/00
If you cannot correct problems with these procedures, see your Lugger or Northern Lights dealer.
• See your dealer.
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High Fuel Consumption (continued)
Injection pump out of time:
• See your dealer.
Engine not at proper temperature:
• Check your thermostats.
• Check water temperature with thermometer
and replace gauge if necessary.
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Below Normal Engine Temperature
Thermostats not working properly:
• Check thermostats.
Temperature gauge not working properly:
• Check water temperature with thermometer.
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Low Oil Pressure
Low oil level:
• Fill crankcase to proper level.
Improper type of oil:
• Drain and fill crankcase with correct oil.
Partially plugged oil filter:
• Replace filter.
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High Oil Consumption
Break-in period:
• Oil consumption decreases after break in.
Crankcase oil too light:
• Use proper viscosity oil.
Oil leaks:
• Check for leaks in lines around gaskets and
drain plug.
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Engine Emits Black or Gray Exhaust Smoke
Clogged or dirty air cleaner:
• Service air cleaner.
Defective muffler (back pressure too high):
• Have dealer check back pressure.
Improper fuel:
• Use correct fuel for temperature.
Injection nozzles dirty:
• See your dealer.
Engine out of time:
• See your dealer.
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Engine Emits White Smoke
Improper fuel:
• Use correct fuel for temperature.
Cold engine:
• Warm up engine to normal operating
temperature.
Defective thermostat:
• Remove and check thermostat.
Engine out of time:
• See your dealer.
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Lack of Engine Power (continued)
Improper type of fuel:
• Consult fuel supplier and use proper type of
fuel for operating conditions.
Overheated engine:
• See “Engine Overheats” in next category.
Below normal engine temperature:
• Remove and check thermostat.
Improper valve clearance:
• Reset valves. Best done by dealer.
Dirty or faulty injection nozzles:
• Replace injectors. Best done by dealer.
• See your local dealer.
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Engine Overheats
Low coolant level:
• Fill tank or radiator to proper level.
• Check hoses for loose connections and leaks.
Keel cooling tubes have been painted (marine):
• Remove paint from tubes.
Cooling system needs flushing:
• Flush cooling system.
Defective thermostat:
• Remove and check thermostat.
Defective temperature gauge:
• Check water temperature with thermometer
and replace gauge if necessary.
Water pump impeller worn/broken:
• Check impeller and replace if necessary.
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Engine Knocks
Insufficient oil:
• Call your dealer.
Injection pump out of time:
• Call your dealer.
Below normal engine temperature:
• Check your thermostats.
• Check water temperature to see if temperature
gauge is working properly.
Engine overheating:
• See “Engine Overheating” section.
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High Fuel Consumption
Air in fuel system:
• Bleed fuel system.
Improper type of fuel:
• Use correct fuel for temperature.
Clogged or dirty air cleaner:
• Service air cleaner.
Improper valve clearance:
• See your dealer.
Injection nozzles dirty:
Troubleshooting