Northern Lights M864 / OM864W — Injection Pump Timing Check
Adjustments · Fuel injection pump
For the Northern Lights M864 / OM864W, from the Northern Lights operator's manual.
Applies to: Northern Lights M864
Procedure
- Bleed air from the fuel system.
- Remove the fuel injection line from the No. 1 fuel delivery valve on the injection pump.
- Pressurize the system with the hand primer pump.
- Slowly rotate the crankshaft by hand clockwise until fuel just begins to rise in the No. 1 delivery valve.
- The crankshaft pulley notch mark for 13° Before Top Dead Center (BTDC) should align with the timing pointer; if not, the pump needs to be timed.
Tools required
- Hand primer pump Amazon
Tool links are Amazon searches (affiliate links); manufacturer special tools may only be available from a dealer.
Specs & values
- 13° BTDC
Full service-parts list: Northern Lights M864 →
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.