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Northern Lights M175C2 Generator Set

The Northern Lights M175C2 is a generator set powered by a John Deere 6081 Tier II engine.

8.1 L
Displacement
2
Document types

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Service parts for the M175C2

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

Fuel system

1 required
SP10Fuel filter (secondary)see priceAmazon

Cooling system

1 required
SP16Coolant filter$17.96NAPA

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.

Engine

John Deere 6081 Tier II
Displacement8.1 L
Aspirationturbocharged
Rated speed1800 rpm

Filters for the John Deere 6081 Tier II

7

Engine-mounted filters the filter manufacturers list for this engine family. These come from the engine, not from this generator set’s own parts list, so confirm against your serial number before ordering.

SystemFilterDescriptionCross-references
Oil filterP558329Lube Filter, Spin-On Full FlowJOHN DEERE 298393, JOHN DEERE 39937, NAPA 1824, WALGAHN-MOTORENTECHN 00811860 KuduParts $14.00
Oil filterP550938Lube Filter, CartridgeJOHN DEERE RE509672, JOHN DEERE RE530656, NAPA 1370, LIEBHERR 11212420 KuduParts $16.00
Fuel filterP556745Fuel Filter, BoxJOHN DEERE 346036, JOHN DEERE AR6145, NAPA 3371, BALDWIN BF959 KuduParts $16.00 FridayParts $22.47
Fuel filterP550090Fuel Filter, In-LineJOHN DEERE AE20952, JOHN DEERE AT101565, ASV INCORPORATED 0201914, LOESING 025125 FridayParts $45.66
Fuel / water separatorP551027Fuel Filter, Water Separator Spin-On Twist&DrainJOHN DEERE RE522688, BALDWIN BF7853, BELL 227858, VMC FS550669 KuduParts $26.00 FridayParts $28.56
Fuel / water separatorP551428Fuel Filter, Water Separator CartridgeJOHN DEERE RE508633, JOHN DEERE RE58376, NAPA 600093, DENNIS 659231 FridayParts $36.90
Coolant filterP552072Coolant Filter, Spin-On Sca PlusJOHN DEERE F432265, JOHN DEERE WF2072, NAPA 4072, IMPERIAL 04WF2072 buy

Maintenance & consumables

for the John Deere 6081 Tier II
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter—2000 hr
Fuel filter—500 hr
Fuel filterChange secondary fuel filterSP10 Amazon
Oil filter—500 hr
BatteryCheck electrolyte level in batteries every 250 hours. Check condition of batteries with hydrometer every 500 hours.—250 hr
Belt—500 hr
CoolantFlush cooling system at 2000 hours. Check and clean heat exchanger every 500 hours.—500 hr
Coolant filterCheck cooling systemSP16 Amazon eBay NAPA $17.96 FridayParts $378.60
Oil—50 hr
Spark plug—2000 hr

Compatible filters for the John Deere 6081 Tier II — cross-referenced via Donaldson. Options to verify against your serial number, not confirmed for this exact unit.

  • Air filter: John Deere AR79680 John Deere AH115833 John Deere SR80653 John Deere AH148880 Donaldson P141319
  • Oil filter: John Deere RE519987 John Deere RE538245 John Deere 40124 Donaldson P550779 Donaldson P550938

Common questions

What engine does the Northern Lights M175C2 use?

The Northern Lights M175C2 is powered by the John Deere 6081 Tier II engine.

What oil filter fits the Northern Lights M175C2?

The Northern Lights M175C2 uses oil filter part numbers JOHN DEERE RE519987, JOHN DEERE RE538245.

What fuel filter does the Northern Lights M175C2 use?

The Northern Lights M175C2 uses fuel filter part number SP10.

What air filter does the Northern Lights M175C2 use?

The Northern Lights M175C2 uses air filter part numbers JOHN DEERE AR79680, JOHN DEERE AH115833.

Troubleshooting

2

Symptoms & remedies

SymptomRemedy
Temperature is above 205°F (97°C)Shut off the engine immediately. Use the Trouble Shooting Guide on pages 22-24 to isolate the cause of the overheat. Allow the engine to cool and then remove the cap slowly, using protective clothing. Make repairs and restart after the temperature gauge registers below 180°F (83°C). Watch the temperature gauge regularly and turn off the unit if the temperature rises above 200°F (94°C). Repeat the troubleshooting process.
Shutdown is activated and the temperature gauge shows temperature within normal temperature rangeCheck 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 after a few seconds of operation. If the oil level is normal, DO NOT restart the engine. Call your Northern Lights or Lugger 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
A4365RO-ring1Seal Amazon eBay
B2762RO-ring1Seal Amazon eBay
R26058Gasket1Gasket Amazon eBay $8.26
R27149O-ring1Seal Amazon eBay
R67989Gasket1Gasket Amazon eBay $15.00
R71732O-ring (not shown)1Seal Amazon eBay
RE520036Seal1Seal Amazon eBay $40.99 FridayParts $34.99
SP10Change secondary fuel filter1Fuel filter Amazon
SP11Check injectorsInjector Amazon
SP12Check fuel injection pump1Fuel injection pump Amazon eBay FridayParts $189.99
SP14Check cooling water level1Cooling water level Amazon eBay
SP16Check and clean heat exchanger1Coolant filter Amazon eBay NAPA $17.96 FridayParts $378.60
SP17Check and clean gear oil cooler1Battery Amazon eBay
SP18Check and clean gear oil cooler1Batteries Amazon eBay $135.00 NAPA $58.83
SP20Change coolant filter1Pump Amazon eBay
SP22Change oil in reverse gear1Battery Amazon
SP25Change primary filter element1Battery condition Amazon eBay
U13639O-ring1Seal Amazon eBay
015140408Screw1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
015140425Screw2Service part / kit Amazon eBay
020210010Nut1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
026100010Washer1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
027100010Spring washer1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
040126210Bearing2Service part / kit Amazon eBay
15H562Pipe Plug 1"1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
15H686Pipe Plug 1" (not shown)1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
15H690Pipe Plug, 3/4"1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
185446217Plate, complete1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
185446218Stator, complete1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
185446219Flywheel, complete1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
185446220Clamp1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
185716200Plate1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
199236510Collar1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
19H1227Capscrew, 1/4" x 1/2"2Service part / kit Amazon eBay $9.99
19H1782Capscrew, 3/4" x 2-1/4"6Service part / kit Amazon eBay $8.50
19H2117Capscrew, 5/16" x 1-1/8"6Service part / kit Amazon eBay $12.99
21H1318Machine Screw, #12 x 1/2”2Service part / kit Amazon eBay $9.99
34M7089Dowel Pin1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
AR61589Plug1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
AT13740Drain Valve1Service part / kit Amazon eBay FridayParts $12.10
H79910Dowel Pin2Service part / kit Amazon eBay $19.75
R104587Gear1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
R104592Pipe Plug7Service part / kit Amazon eBay
R116311Key1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
R120752Key1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
R120953Main Bearing Cap6Service part / kit Amazon eBay
R120954Thrust Bearing Cap1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
R121690Flywheel Housing1Service part / kit Amazon eBay $2000.00
R121929Plug1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
R122364Bolt14Service part / kit Amazon eBay
R125027Housing1Service part / kit Amazon eBay $36.75
R28811Ring Gear1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
R31493Cover1Service part / kit Amazon eBay $30.00
R32617Retainer1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
R36599Plug3Service part / kit Amazon eBay
R39741Drain Plug1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
R41934Dowel Pin1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
R43409Plug2Service part / kit Amazon eBay FridayParts $31.99
R43621Orifice6Service part / kit Amazon eBay
R500642Bushing2Service part / kit Amazon eBay
R501255Plug1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
R503983Dipstick Tube1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
R515224Stud4Service part / kit Amazon eBay
R519505Gear1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
R523306Key1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
R61288Dowel Pin1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
R79850Capscrew, 1/2 x 1- 3/4"6Service part / kit Amazon eBay
R82007Plug1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
R87561Bushing4Service part / kit Amazon eBay
R89195Plate1Service part / kit Amazon eBay $31.96
RE504195Bearing, Standard**Service part / kit Amazon eBay
RE504196Bearing, Oversize 0.292 mm (.011")**Service part / kit Amazon eBay
RE504197Bearing, Oversize 0.552 mm (.022")**Service part / kit Amazon eBay
RE504198Thrust Bearing, Standard1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
RE504199Thrust Bearing, Oversize 0.292 mm (.011")1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
RE504200Thrust Bearing, Oversize 0.552 mm (.022")1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
RE505124Crankshaft (marked R120030)1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
RE526257Short Block Assembly (piston marked RE51629, with auxilliary drive without oil hole, marked R503432)*1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
RE61253Thrust Washer, Standard1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
RE61416Flywheel Assembly (marked R124797, includes key #2)1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
RE61851Thrust Washer, Oversize 0.18 mm (.007")1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
RE71255Pipe Plug1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
SP23Check state of charge of batteries1Service part / kit Amazon eBay NAPA $22.66
T23891Washer6Service part / kit Amazon eBay
T27860Washer6Service part / kit Amazon eBay $15.49
T35390Plug**Service part / kit 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 — OM175C2 (Northern Lights)Parts manual — P8.1 (Northern Lights)Parts manual — P8.1M (Northern Lights)

This page was generated from the 3 manufacturer documents above by automated extraction; every figure shown is copied from one of them. How the data is compiled.

Full service, cheapest listings

Priced items from this model's own parts manual.

Coolant filter SP16$17.96
1 priced item$17.96