Home›Repair guides›Northern Lights›SP15. Cooling System Flushing

Northern Lights M864 — SP15. Cooling System Flushing

Maintenance

For the Northern Lights M864, from the Northern Lights owner's manual.

Applies to: Northern Lights M864

Before you start

  • Be sure to open the sea-cock after working on the cooling system and starting the engine.

Procedure

  1. Flush the cooling system every 750 hours or every 12 months, whichever comes first.
  2. Remove fill cap and open drains on engine block (hex-headed drain is on service side below intake manifold, next to flywheel housing).
  3. Pour clean water into the engine until water coming from engine is clear of discoloration.
  4. Close drains and refill the engine with recommended coolant mixture (50% water / 50% ethylene glycol antifreeze).
  5. Check hoses and connections and repair any leakage.
  6. Start engine and check for leaks; run five minutes then shut down; let cool and check coolant level; add as needed.

Specs & values

  • 50% water / 50% ethylene glycol antifreeze mix
  • Flush every 750 hours or 12 months

Full service-parts list: Northern Lights M864 →

Source: Northern Lights owner'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.

More Northern Lights repair guides →