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Northern Lights NL374 Generator Set

The Northern Lights NL374 is a 8 kW (10.7 kVA) Diesel standby generator set powered by a Northern Lights NL374 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 1100×476×821 mm (43.3×18.7×32.3 in) and weighs about 229 kg (505 lb).

8 kW
Standby
1.006 L
Displacement
2.5 L
Oil capacity
0
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Specifications

FuelDiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power8 kW
Standby kVA10
Prime power6 kW
Oil capacity2.5 L
AlternatorNorthern Lights NL374
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)1100×476×821 mm
Dry weight229 kg

Engine

Northern Lights NL374
Oil capacity2.5 L
Coolant capacity3.0 L
Displacement1.006 L
AspirationNaturally Aspirated
Rated speed1800 rpm

Common questions

What is the power rating of the Northern Lights NL374?

The Northern Lights NL374 is rated 8 kW standby (10.7 kVA).

What engine does the Northern Lights NL374 use?

The Northern Lights NL374 is powered by the Northern Lights NL374 engine.

What fuel does the Northern Lights NL374 use?

The Northern Lights NL374 runs on Diesel.

What is the oil capacity of the Northern Lights NL374?

The Northern Lights NL374 engine in the Northern Lights NL374 has an oil capacity of 2.5 liters.

What alternator does the Northern Lights NL374 use?

The Northern Lights NL374 uses a Northern Lights NL374 alternator.

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
24-55700Spin-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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