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Northern Lights NL843NW2 Generator Set

The Northern Lights NL843NW2 is a generator set.

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Service parts for the NL843NW2

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

Oil system

1 required
NL843NW2Oil filtersee priceAmazon

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Specifications

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

Maintenance & consumables

ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterCheck air cleaner after the first 100 hours, then every 2500 hours.100 hr
Fuel filterCheck primary fuel filter (Racor) after the first 50 hours, then every 250 hours.50 hr
Oil filterEngine capacity with new oil filter isNL843NW2 Amazon eBay
BatteryCheck electrolyte level in batteries after the first 50 hours, then every 2500 hours.50 hr
BeltCheck V-belt tension daily.1 hr
CoolantCheck coolant level after the first 50 hours, then every 2500 hours.50 hr
OilCheck oil level in engine1 hr
Spark plugCheck injectors after the first 1000 hours, then every 2500 hours.1000 hr

Common questions

What oil filter fits the Northern Lights NL843NW2?

The Northern Lights NL843NW2 uses oil filter part number NL843NW2.

Troubleshooting

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Symptoms & remedies

SymptomRemedy
Engine fails to start after first attemptBe sure that it has stopped completely before re-engaging.
High water temperature or low oil pressureA. Check the temperature gauge. If above 205°F (96°C), shut off the engine immediately. b. Use the Trouble Shooting Guide on page 20 to isolate the cause of the overheat. c. Make repairs. Restart your set after the temperature gauge registers below 200°F (94°C). d. Watch the temperature gauge regularly and turn off the unit if the temperature rises above 205°F (96°C). Repeat troubleshooting.
Low oil levelIf 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.
Engine shutdown due to temperature or oil pressure issuesA. Check the engine crankcase oil level. b. 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. c. 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
140517020Oil filter part number is1Oil filter Amazon $60.46 eBay $9.50 KuduParts $31.00
NL843NW2Engine capacity with new oil filter is1.6 gallons (6 liters)Oil filter Amazon eBay

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.

Available documents

Operator's manual — ONL843N2SATSlow (Northern Lights)Operator's manual — ONL843NW2 (Northern Lights)Parts manual — P843-2-I (Northern Lights)Parts manual — P843-2 (Northern Lights)