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Northern Lights M1166 Generator Set

The Northern Lights M1166 is a generator set.

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Service parts for the M1166

Grouped by system, with how many of each the parts manual calls for.

Fuel system

1 required
RG13299Fuel filter (primary)see priceAmazon

Cooling system

1 required
20-00002Coolant filtersee priceAmazon

Prices captured from merchant listings; some links are affiliate links. Confirm against your serial number before ordering.

Specifications

Ratings spec sheet not in our library yet — see the documents below.

Maintenance & consumables

ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter—1500 hr
Fuel filter—2000 hr
Fuel filterFuel Filter/ Water SeparatorRG13299 Amazon eBay
Oil filter—2000 hr
Battery—2400 hr
Belt—1500 hr
Coolant—2400 hr
Coolant filterPint - Part Number...............20-0000220-00002 Amazon eBay
Oil—1500 hr
Spark plug—1500 hr

Common questions

What fuel filter fits the Northern Lights M1166?

The Northern Lights M1166 uses fuel filter part number RG13299.

Troubleshooting

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Symptoms & remedies

SymptomCauseRemedy
Engine Hard to Start or Will Not StartEngine starting under load; Improper starting procedureSee starting section of this manual. Take special note of Bypass Switch operation.
Engine Hard to Start or Will Not StartNo fuelCheck level of fuel in fuel tank.
Engine Hard to Start or Will Not StartLow battery outputCheck electrolyte level and condition.
Engine Hard to Start or Will Not StartExcessive resistance in starting circuitClean and tighten all battery connections.
Engine Hard to Start or Will Not StartCrankcase oil too heavyUse oil of proper viscosity.
Engine Hard to Start or Will Not StartImproper type of fuelConsult fuel supplier and use proper type of fuel for operating condition.

Fault codes and symptom→remedy steps extracted from this model’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing. Full Northern Lights M1166 troubleshooting guide (90 entries) →

Parts

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Part #DescriptionQtySystem
20-00002Pint - Part Number...............20-000021Fluid Amazon eBay
20-000031/2 gallon - Part Number.....20-000031Fluid Amazon eBay
RG11620Rocker Arm Cover Capscrews Torque WrenchTorque wrench Amazon eBay
RG13298Fuel Transfer Pump Outlet, Hand Primer, Fuel Line FittingFuel line fitting Amazon eBay
RG13299Fuel Filter/ Water SeparatorFuel filter Amazon eBay
RG13319High Pressure Common Rail Fuel System ComponentsHigh pressure common rail fuel system components Amazon eBay
RG7508Check RunoutDial indicator Amazon eBay
RG8018Crankshaft Vibration Damper AssemblyCrankshaft vibration damper Amazon eBay
20-000054 Pack - Part Number.......................20-000054Service part / kit Amazon eBay
20-0001050 Pack - Part Number.....................20-0001050Service part / kit Amazon eBay
OM1166Operator's Manual for Models: M1166AMCA and M1166AR1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
OM1166-1/13Component Locations1Service part / kit buy

Service, wear & replacement parts referenced for this model and its engine — confirm the exact part for your serial number. See the full parts catalog to search and cross-reference.

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