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Northern Lights NL368 Generator Set

The Northern Lights NL368 is a 6 kW (8.3 kVA) Diesel standby generator set powered by a Northern Lights NL368 engine. It is available at 12 V, Single-phase, 60 Hz and rated 10 A. It holds about 2.5 L (0.7 gal) of oil and 3 L (0.8 gal) of coolant. Starting uses 1 group-100 battery at 12 V. The set measures 1100×476×787 mm (43.3×18.7×31.0 in) and weighs about 229 kg (505 lb).

6 kW
Standby
3.5 L
Displacement
2.5 L
Oil capacity
0
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Specifications

FuelDiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power6 kW
Standby kVA8
Prime power5 kW
Oil capacity2.5 L
AlternatorNorthern Lights NL368 (4-pole, Class F insulation)
Voltage options12 V
PhaseSingle
Rated current10 A
Circuit breaker10 A
Battery group100 amp hrs
Battery voltage12 V
Battery quantity1
Coolant capacity3 L
Dimensions (L×W×H)1100×476×787 mm
Dry weight229 kg

Engine

Northern Lights NL368
Oil capacity3.5 L
Coolant capacity10.0 L
Displacement3.5 L
AspirationNatural
Rated speed2500 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the Northern Lights NL368
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterSAE 5 w/C107 drive100 hr find
Fuel filterSAE 5 w/C107 drive24-S50002200 hr PartsGeek
Fuel filterSecondary fuel filter24-50012200 hr Amazon eBay PartsGeek
Oil filterSAE 5 w/C107 drive100 hr find
BeltSAE 5 w/C107 drive50 hr find
OilSAE 5 w/C107 drive3.5 qts100 hr

Common questions

What is the power rating of the Northern Lights NL368?

The Northern Lights NL368 is rated 6 kW standby (8.3 kVA).

What engine does the Northern Lights NL368 use?

The Northern Lights NL368 is powered by the Northern Lights NL368 engine.

What fuel does the Northern Lights NL368 use?

The Northern Lights NL368 runs on Diesel.

What is the oil capacity of the Northern Lights NL368?

The Northern Lights NL368 engine in the Northern Lights NL368 has an oil capacity of 3.5 liters.

What alternator does the Northern Lights NL368 use?

The Northern Lights NL368 uses a Northern Lights NL368 alternator. It has 4 poles. Insulation class F.

What fuel filter does the Northern Lights NL368 use?

The Northern Lights NL368 uses fuel filter part numbers 24-S50002, 24-50012.

Troubleshooting

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Symptoms & remedies

SymptomRemedy
Temperature gauge shows temperature above 205°F (97°C)Shut off the engine immediately. Use the Trouble Shooting Guide in this manual to isolate the cause of the overheat.
Temperature gauge shows temperature within normal range but shutdown is activatedCheck the engine crankcase oil level. If the oil level is low, fill with recommended lubricating oil and restart. Watch the oil pressure gauge carefully and shut off the engine if it does not show a normal reading (20-60 PSI) after a few seconds of operation. If the oil level is normal, DO NOT restart the engine. Call your dealer for assistance.

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
24-07301Oil filter1Oil filter PartsGeek
24-27301Air filter element1Air filter Amazon eBay $44.91 PartsGeek
24-27302Air filter element1Air filter Amazon eBay PartsGeek
24-50012Fuel filter element1Fuel filter Amazon eBay PartsGeek
24-55650Spin-on fuel filter1Fuel filter PartsGeek
24-55700Spin-on fuel filter1Fuel filter PartsGeek
24-S50002Primary fuel filter1Fuel filter 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
Prime50%1.86.5
Prime75%2.710.0
Prime100%3.613.2
Standby50%1.55.5
Standby75%2.258.25
Standby100%3.011.0

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