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Northern Lights 984K / M984 — Replacing the raw water pump impeller

Maintenance

For the Northern Lights 984K / M984, from the Northern Lights operator's manual.

Applies to: Northern Lights M984, Northern Lights 984K engine

Before you start

  • Place protection under the screwdrivers so the pump housing is not damaged.
  • Keep an extra impeller and cover gasket on board.

Procedure

  1. Change the impeller every 600 hours, or as needed.
  2. Remove the pump cover and pry out the impeller with needle-nose pliers or two screwdrivers.
  3. Be sure to remove all pieces of the failed impeller.
  4. Clean the inside of the housing.
  5. Press in the new impeller and place the sealing plug in the outer end of the impeller center if not already done.

Tools required

  • needle-nose pliers or two screwdrivers Amazon

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Full service-parts list: Northern Lights M984 →

Source: Northern Lights operator's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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