Please read thoroughly before attempting to use this manual:
Table of Contents .......................................................................................................................................................... I
Model Designation & Serial Numbers ......................................................................................................................... II
Reading a Parts Page ................................................................................................................................................... III
This manual covers the operating instructions for:
NL488K2 and NL488W2, which uses the Yanmar model 4TNV88-GGE.
MODEL NUMBERS
Model numbers give the unit's application, block model, aspiration, and RPM:
NL 488
NL - Northern Lights industrial generator set
NL488K2
NL488W2
Northern Lights industrial diesel generator set
with a 488 engine, Tier II.
Northern Lights industrial diesel generator set
with a 488 engine and a new winding generator
end, Tier II.
Model number of engine block
CylindersBore
488 mm
SERIAL NUMBERS
NORTHERN LIGHTS
Your set has three serial numbers: ➀ an engine number stamped on the block, ➁ a generator plate,
and ➂ a generator set plate. Use the serial number on the generator set plate when ordering parts or
in correspondence. The generator set plate is found on the service side of the generator and resembles
the drawing below.
Generator Set Serial Number
for units with PXK generators
P488-2 10/04
II
INTRODUCTION
READING A PARTS PAGE
IMPORTANT:
Before selecting parts, be sure that you are choosing parts from the correct page.
Check the model designation at the page top.
Do not use this illustration for parts purchasing.
927241-3000008Plug 30 mm11129150-0202010Bearing Cap Bolt12129001-029305Main Bearing, Standard-
129150-028705Main Bearing, Under-sized 0.25 mm-
13129150-029302Thrust Bearing, Standard-
129150-029402Thrust Bearing, Over-sized 0.25 mm16129150-0120018Cylinder Head Bolt17129407-013401Cylinder Head Gasket18129004-011901Spacer-
P488-2 10/04
1 - 1
GROUP 1 – ENGINE
Flywheel Housing and Oil Sump
Figure 2
P488-2 10/04
1 - 2
GROUP 1 – ENGINE
Flywheel Housing and Oil Sump
KEYPART NUMBERQTYDESCRIPTIONSERIAL NUMBER
1171420-016001Flywheel Housing2129100-015802Parallel Pin3119620-017501Plug426206-1002526Bolt, M10 x 25526206-1003024Bolt, M10 x 306129400-017701Oil Sump Assembly
7119640-016401Drain Plug M22 x 1.5-
36-773001Oil Drain Valve with 5/8" Hose Barb
8129486-016701Bolt, M8 x 30-
929190-2200021Seal Washer10129400-017301Oil Sump Spacer1126106-0801624Bolt, M8 x 16 Plated1226106-0802522Bolt, M8 x 25 Plated1326106-08045224Bolt, M8 x 45 Plated14129100-015802Parallel Pin 8 x 1615129100-016401Rear Main Seal Retainer
16129795-017801Rear Main Seal1726106-0803523Bolt, M8 x 35 Plated18927770-01212**Liquid Gasket-
(Includes keys #7 & 9)-
(Optional - not shown)-
(Includes keys #16 & 17)-
**As required.
P488-2 10/04
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GROUP 1 – ENGINE
Crankshaft and Piston
Figure 3
P488-2 10/04
1 - 4
GROUP 1 – ENGINE
Crankshaft and Piston
KEYPART NUMBERQTYDESCRIPTIONSERIAL NUMBER
1129601-210021Crankshaft Assembly-
2129100-015801Pin-
3119802-212021Crankshaft Gear-
422512-0701401Key-
522351-0300101Spring Pin-
6119802-216601Crankshaft Pulley-
7129795-216611Washer-
8121850-216801Bolt-
9171420-215901Flywheel Assembly
10124550-216001Ring Gear
11121111-215016Bolt12129005-220804Piston with Rings, Standard-
129005-229004Piston with Rings, Over-sized 0.25 mm-
13129005-225004Piston Ring Set, Standard-
129005-229504Piston Ring Set, Over-sized 0.25 mm14129202-223004Piston Pin1522252-0002608Snap Ring16729402-231004Connecting Rod Assembly
17129100-239104Piston Pin Bush18121550-232008Connecting Rod Bolt19129150-236004Bearing, Standard-
129150-236104Bearing, Under-sized 0.25 mm-
(127 Teeth)-
(Includes key #10)-
(Includes keys #17 - #19)-
P488-2 10/04
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GROUP 1 – ENGINE
Camshaft and Driving Gear
Figure 4
P488-2 10/04
1 - 6
GROUP 1 – ENGINE
Camshaft and Driving Gear
KEYPART NUMBERQTYDESCRIPTIONSERIAL NUMBER
1729601-145801Camshaft Assembly
2129150-024501Thrust Bearing3129150-141011Camshaft Gear422512-0701401Key, 7 x 145129150-142008Tappet6129150-144008Push Rod726106-0801422Bolt, M8 x 14 Plated8119802-250511Idle Gear Shaft-