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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
for Northern Lights
®
M50C13, M65C13, M80C13,
M99C13, M120C13 and M150C13
INTRODUCTION
............................................ 2
Model Numbers ........................................... 2
Serial Numbers ........................................... 2
WARRANTY
..................................................... 3
SAFETY RULES
......................................... 3 - 7
Lockout / Tag Out Procedures .................... 8
COMPONENT LOCATIONS
M65C13
................................................... 10
M99C13
....................................................11
S-3B CONTROL PANEL (Optional)
............. 12
ENGINE OPERATION
Normal Engine Operation ......................... 13
Break-In Procedure ................................... 14
Marine Break-In Service ........................... 14
Break-In Oil .......................................... 14-15
Break-In Service .................................. 15-16
Generator Power Set Units ....................... 17
Auxiliary Gear Drive Limitations ................ 17
Starting the Engine ................................... 18
Cold Weather Operation ................................ 18
Electronic Control Unit Connections ......... 19
LUBRICATION
Diesel Fuel ................................................ 20
Required Fuel Properties .......................... 20
Supplemental Diesel Fuel Additives .......... 21
Lubricity of Diesel Fuel .............................. 21
Handling and Storing Diesel Fuels ............ 21
Biodiesel Fuel ...................................... 22-24
Oil and Filter Service Intervals .................. 24
Lubricant Storage ...................................... 24
Oil Filters ................................................... 24
COOLANT
Engine Coolants ........................................ 25
Water Quality for Mixing with Coolant Concentrates . 25
Freeze Protection ........................................ 26
Operating in Warm Temperature Climates ...... 26
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Service and Maintenance Chart ................ 27
Service and Maintenance - Daily ........ 28-30
Service and Maintenance - 250 Hrs .... 31-35
Service and Maintenance - 500 Hrs .... 36-45
Service and Maintenance - 2000 Hrs .. 46-52
Service and Maintenance - As Required .. 53-62
ENGINE LAYOUT
.......................................... 63
LONG TERM STORAGE
......................... 64-65
TROUBLESHOOTING
Engine Troubleshooting ...................... 66-70
Electrical Troubleshooting ......................... 71
SPECIFICATIONS
...................................... 72-73
WIRING DIAGRAMS
AC Wiring Diagrams ............................ 74-75
DC Wiring Diagrams ............................ 76-78
APPENDIX (Non-Current Production Diagrams)
AC Wiring Diagrams ................................. 79
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 OM-C3 11/21
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