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Northern Lights M984K Generator Set

The Northern Lights M984K is a 33 kW diesel standby generator set. It is available at 120 V, 120/208 V, 120/240 V and 277/480 V, single/three-phase and 60 Hz. The set measures 1386×520×777 mm (54.6×20.5×30.6 in) and weighs about 553 kg (1219 lb).

33 kW
Standby
3
Document types

Specifications

Fueldiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power33 kW
Prime power32 kW
AlternatorPX-300K
Voltage options120 V, 240 V, 120/208 V, 120/240 V, 277/480 V
Phasesingle/three
Dimensions (L×W×H)1386×520×777 mm
Dry weight553 kg

Maintenance & consumables

ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter100 hr find
Fuel filter24-50012200 hr Amazon eBay $18.95 PartsGeek
Fuel filtersecondary24-50002200 hr Amazon eBay $34.85 PartsGeek
Oil filter24-05401100 hr Amazon eBay $33.15 PartsGeek
Belt50 hr find
Coolantantifreeze mixture600 hr
Oil9.0 l100 hr

Common questions

What is the power rating of the Northern Lights M984K?

The Northern Lights M984K is rated 33 kW standby.

What fuel does the Northern Lights M984K use?

The Northern Lights M984K runs on diesel.

What alternator does the Northern Lights M984K use?

The Northern Lights M984K uses a PX-300K alternator.

Troubleshooting

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Symptoms & remedies

SymptomCauseRemedy
Engine Runs Irregularly or Stalls FrequentlyBelow normal engine temperature Clogged primary fuel filter element Clogged secondary fuel filter element Water or dirt in the fuel system Dirty or faulty injection nozzles Air in fuel system Improper type of fuelRemove and check thermostat. Clean or replace filter element. Replace secondary filter element. Drain, flush, fill and bleed system. Inspect clamps and hoses on suction side of fuel pump for air leak. Consult fuel supplier and use proper type of fuel for operating condition.
Lack of Engine PowerEngine overloaded Intake air restriction Clogged primary fuel filter element Clogged secondary fuel filter element Improper type of fuel Overheated engine Below normal engine temperature Improper valve clearance Dirty or faulty injection nozzlesReduce the load. Service air cleaner. Clean or replace filter element. Replace filter element. Consult fuel supplier and use proper type of fuel for operating conditions. See “Engine Overheats” in next category. Remove and check thermostat. Reset valves. Best done by dealer. See your local dealer.
Engine OverheatsEngine overloaded Low coolant level Keel cooling tubes (marine sets) have been painted Cooling system needs flushing Defective thermostat Defective temperature gauge Water pump impeller worn or brokenReduce the electrical load. Fill tank or radiator to proper level. Check hoses for loose connections and leaks. Remove paint from tubes. Flush cooling system. Remove and check thermostat. Check water temperature with thermometer and replace gauge if necessary. Check the impeller and replace if necessary.
Engine KnocksInsufficient oil Injection pump out of time Below normal engine temperature Faulty fuel injector Engine overheatingCall your dealer. Call your dealer. Check your thermostats. Check water temperature to see if temperature gauge is working properly. See “Engine Overheating” section.
High Fuel ConsumptionImproper type of fuel Clogged or dirty air cleaner Engine overloaded Improper valve clearance Injection nozzles dirty Injection pump out of time Engine not at proper temperatureUse correct fuel for temperature. Service air cleaner. Reduce the electrical load. See your dealer. See your dealer. See your dealer. Check your thermostats. Check water temperature with thermometer and replace gauge if necessary.
Below Normal Engine TemperatureThermostats not working properly Temperature gauge not working properlyCheck thermostats. Check water temperature with thermometer.
Low Oil PressureLow oil level Improper type of oil Partially plugged oil filterFill crankcase to proper level. Drain and fill crankcase with correct oil. Replace filter.
High Oil ConsumptionBreak-in period Crankcase oil too light Oil leaks Crankcase over fullOil consumption decreases after break in. Use proper viscosity oil. Check for leaks in lines around gaskets and drain plug. Remove excess oil.
Engine Emits Black or Gray Exhaust SmokeClogged or dirty air cleaner Defective muffler (back pressure too high) Improper fuel Engine overloaded Injection nozzles dirty Engine out of timeService air cleaner. Have dealer check back pressure. Use correct fuel for temperature. Reduce the electrical load. See your dealer. See your dealer.
Engine Emits White SmokeImproper fuel Cold engine Defective thermostat Engine out of timeUse correct fuel for temperature. Warm up engine to normal operating temperature. Remove and check thermostat. See your dealer.
Battery Will Not ChargeLoose or corroded connections, Sulfated or worn out batteries, Loose or defective alternator beltClean and tighten battery connections. Check specific gravity of each battery. Check electrolyte level of each battery. Adjust belt tension. Replace belt.
Starter InoperativeCheck DC circuit breaker, Loose or corroded connections, Low battery condition, Defective electrical system ground wireIf the breaker is tripped, reset it. Clean and tighten loose battery and harness plug connection. Check specific gravity of each battery. Check electrolyte level of each battery. Repair or replace.
Starter Cranks SlowlyLow battery condition, Check specific gravity of each battery, Check electrolyte level of each battery, Crankcase oil too heavy, Battery is too small, Battery cables are too smallIf low, fill cells with distilled water. Fill with oil of appropriate viscosity. Clean and tighten loose connections.
Entire Electrical System Does Not FunctionCheck DC circuit breaker, Faulty connection, Sulfated or worn out batteriesIf breaker is tripped, reset it. Clean and tighten battery and harness plug connections. Check specific gravity and electrolyte level of each battery.

Fault codes and symptom→remedy steps extracted from this model’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing.

Parts

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Part #DescriptionQtySystem
185046210Alternator Assembly1Alternator PartsGeek
24-05401Oil filterOil filter Amazon eBay $33.15 PartsGeek
24-50002Primary fuel filterFuel filter Amazon eBay $34.85 PartsGeek
24-50012Primary fuel filterFuel filter Amazon eBay $18.95 PartsGeek
24-52020Secondary fuel filterFuel filter Amazon eBay $24.71 PartsGeek
90430-10027Gasket1Gasket PartsGeek
040126210Bearing2Service part / kit PartsGeek
05-78700Sound Enclosure Panel1Service part / kit PartsGeek
11011-78300-71Thrust Washer Set, Standard Only1Service part / kit PartsGeek FridayParts $34.00
11012-78300-71Thrust Washer Set O/S, 0.125 mm1Service part / kit PartsGeek
11013-78300-71Thrust Washer Set O/S, 0.25 mm1Service part / kit PartsGeek
11461-78700-71Cylinder Liner (Dry Type) (Mark A)4Service part / kit PartsGeek
11461-78701-71Cylinder Liner (Dry Type) (Mark B)4Service part / kit PartsGeek
11701-78700-71Main Bearing, Size 1 - Standard [up to S/N 0042812]5Service part / kit PartsGeek
11701-78701-71Main Bearing, Size 2 - Standard [up to S/N 0042812]5Service part / kit PartsGeek
11701-78702-71Main Bearing, Size 3 - Standard [up to S/N 0042812]5Service part / kit PartsGeek
11701-78703-71Main Bearing, Size 1 - Standard [from S/N 0042813]5Service part / kit PartsGeek
11701-78704-71Main Bearing, Size 2 - Standard [from S/N 0042813]5Service part / kit PartsGeek
11701-78705-71Main Bearing, Size 3 - Standard [from S/N 0042813]5Service part / kit PartsGeek
11701-78706-71Main Bearing, Size 4 - Standard [from S/N 0042813]5Service part / kit PartsGeek
11701-78707-71Main Bearing, Size 5 - Standard [from S/N 0042813]5Service part / kit PartsGeek
11701-78708-71Main Bearing, Size 6 - Standard [from S/N 0042813]5Service part / kit PartsGeek
11704-78700-71Main Bearing Set, 0.25 mm, Undersize1Service part / kit PartsGeek
11705-78700-71Main Bearing Set, 0.50 mm, Undersize1Service part / kit PartsGeek
11706-78700-71Main Bearing Set, 0.75 mm, Undersize1Service part / kit PartsGeek
11707-78700-71Main Bearing Set, 1.00 mm, Undersize1Service part / kit PartsGeek
13011-78700-71Piston Ring Set, Standard [up to S/N 0042812]1Service part / kit PartsGeek
13011-78701-71Piston Ring Set, Standard [from S/N 0042813]1Service part / kit PartsGeek
13013-78700-71Piston Ring Set, 0.50 mm, Oversize [up to S/N 0042812]1Service part / kit PartsGeek
13013-78701-71Piston Ring Set, 0.50 mm, Oversize [from S/N 0042813]1Service part / kit PartsGeek
13015-78700-71Piston Ring Set, 1.00 mm, Oversize [up to S/N 0042812]1Service part / kit PartsGeek
13015-78701-71Piston Ring Set, 1.00 mm, Oversize [from S/N 0042813]1Service part / kit PartsGeek
13041-68040-01Connecting Rod Bearing, Mark 1 - Standard4Service part / kit PartsGeek
13041-68040-02Connecting Rod Bearing, Mark 2 - Standard4Service part / kit PartsGeek
13101-78700-71Piston Assembly, Standard (includes Key #21A) [up to S/N 0042812]4Service part / kit PartsGeek
13101-78702-71Piston Assembly, Standard (includes key #21A) [from S/N 0042813]4Service part / kit PartsGeek
13103-78700-71Piston Assembly, 0.50 mm O/S (includes Key #21A) [up to S/N 0042812]4Service part / kit PartsGeek
13103-78701-71Piston Assembly, 0.50 mm O/S (includes key #21A) [from S/N 0042813]4Service part / kit PartsGeek
13105-78700-71Piston Assembly, 1.00 mm O/S (includes Key #21A) [up to S/N 0042812]4Service part / kit PartsGeek
13105-78701-71Piston Assembly, 1.00 mm O/S (includes key #21A) [from S/N 0042813]4Service part / kit PartsGeek
13204-78300-71Connecting Rod Bearing Set, 0.25 mm, Undersize1Service part / kit PartsGeek
13205-78300-71Connecting Rod Bearing Set, 0.50 mm, Undersize1Service part / kit PartsGeek
13206-78300-71Connecting Rod Bearing Set, 0.75 mm, Undersize1Service part / kit PartsGeek
13207-78300-71Connecting Rod Bearing Set, 1.00 mm, Undersize1Service part / kit PartsGeek
185446218Stator, complete1Service part / kit PartsGeek
90384-32951-71Wrist Pin Bushing4Service part / kit PartsGeek

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.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
8.72.3
50%5.31.4
100%9.82.6

Available documents

Spec sheet — M984K (Northern Lights)Owner's manual — OM984K (Northern Lights)Parts manual — P984-I (Northern Lights)Parts manual — P984 (Northern Lights)