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Northern Lights — Using booster batteries

Operation

From a Northern Lights owner's manual covering: 643/673, M643, M673, NL643, NL673. Check it applies to your exact model before use.

Applies to: Northern Lights M643, Northern Lights M673, Northern Lights NL643, Northern Lights NL673, Northern Lights L643 / L673 engine

Before you start

  • Battery gas can explode. Keep all flames and sparks away from batteries.

Procedure

  1. Check battery electrolyte level and add distilled water if necessary.
  2. Booster and main batteries must have the same voltage rating.
  3. Connect positive (+) terminal of booster battery to positive (+) terminal of main battery.
  4. Connect negative (-) terminal of booster battery to ground on the engine block.
  5. Remove booster battery after starting engine.

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 M643 →, Northern Lights M673 →, Northern Lights NL643 →, Northern Lights NL673 →

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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