Northern Lights — Removing From Long-Term Storage

Operation · Genset

From a Northern Lights owner's manual covering: 844DW3, 844LW3, M20CRW3, M844DW3, M844LW3, M844W3. Check it applies to your exact model before use.

Applies to: Northern Lights M20CRW3, Northern Lights M844DW3, Northern Lights M844LW3, Northern Lights M844W3, Northern Lights 844 (844L for LW models) engine, Northern Lights 844L engine

Procedure

1. Take off all protective coverings and unseal all openings.
2. Install fully charged batteries and connect the terminals.
3. Re-install the alternator belt if it had been removed.
4. Fill the fuel tank.
5. Perform all pre-start checks.
6. Crank the engine for 10 seconds without letting it start; wait 2 minutes and crank an additional 10 seconds.
7. Start the engine and run at no load in a low idle for several minutes; check gauges before loading.
8. Check all gauges and check for leaks.

Full service-parts list: Northern Lights M20CRW3 →, Northern Lights M844DW3 →, Northern Lights M844LW3 →, Northern Lights M844W3 →

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.

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