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Northern Lights M175C2 — Bleeding Fuel System

Maintenance

For the Northern Lights M175C2, from the Northern Lights operator's manual.

Applies to: Northern Lights M175C2

Before you start

  • Do not disconnect high-pressure common rail components unless trained.

Procedure

  1. Open drain valve on primary and secondary filters.
  2. Drain water and contaminants from water separator bowl.
  3. Pre-fill fuel filters using pre-fill cup.
  4. Loosen fuel outlet on transfer pump.
  5. Operate hand primer until steady bubble-free fuel flow.
  6. Tighten fuel outlet lines to 24 N·m (18 lb-ft).
  7. Loosen high-pressure lines and pump until bubble-free; tighten to 24 N·m.
  8. Crank engine no more than 15 seconds; run at 1200 to 1500 RPM for 3 to 5 minutes.

Tools required

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Specs & values

  • Fuel outlet lines 24 N·m (18 lb-ft)
  • High pressure fuel line 24 N·m (18 lb-ft)

Full service-parts list: Northern Lights M175C2 →

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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