Northern Lights M38CR2 / M944 — Bleed Fuel System
Maintenance
For the Northern Lights M38CR2 / M944, from the Northern Lights operator's manual.
Applies to: Northern Lights M38CR2, Northern Lights M944
Before you start
- Escaping diesel fuel under pressure can penetrate skin.
Procedure
- Loosen air vent plug on fuel filter about 1-1/2 turns.
- Turn priming pump cap counterclockwise to unlatch, then move plunger up and down.
- Close air vent plug when no more air bubbles appear.
- To bleed injection pump, loosen its air vent plug about 1-1/2 turns and pump feed pump.
- Lock priming pump cap in place, then close air vent plug.
- If engine still will not start, loosen injector fuel lines one at a time while cranking.
Tools required
Tool links are Amazon searches (affiliate links); manufacturer special tools may only be available from a dealer.
Full service-parts list: Northern Lights M38CR2 →, Northern Lights M944 →
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.