Specifications
| Fuel | diesel |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 60.0 Hz |
| Standby power | 16 kW |
| Controller | DC Logic System |
| Oil capacity | 8.0 L |
| Voltage options | 120/240 V, 120 V |
| Phase | 1 Phase Std. (3 Phase Opt.) |
| Rated current | 83.3 A |
| Power factor | [0.8, 1.0] |
| Battery voltage | 12 V |
| Coolant capacity | 4.8 L |
| Max ambient | 50 °C |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 1213×533×838 mm |
| Dry weight | 403 kg |
Maintenance & consumables
| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air filter | 24-23100 | 1000 hr | Amazon eBay $97.42 PartsGeek | ||
| Fuel filter | 24-52020 | 500 hr | Amazon eBay $24.71 PartsGeek | ||
| Fuel filter | primary | 24-50012 | 500 hr | Amazon eBay $18.95 PartsGeek | |
| Oil filter | 24-03100 | 250 hr | Amazon eBay $23.45 PartsGeek | ||
| Belt | — | 1000 hr | find | ||
| Coolant | — | 2500 hr | |||
| Oil | 8.2 liters | — | 250 hr |
Common questions
What is the power rating of the Northern Lights M20C?
The Northern Lights M20C is rated 16 kW standby.
What fuel does the Northern Lights M20C use?
The Northern Lights M20C runs on diesel.
Troubleshooting
5Symptoms & remedies
| Symptom | Remedy |
|---|---|
| Engine temperature above 205°F (96°C) | Shut off the engine immediately |
| Oil pressure below normal levels | Check oil pressure gauge; shut down if it does not show a normal reading after a few seconds of operation |
| Low crankcase oil level | Fill with recommended lubricating oil and restart; watch the oil pressure gauge carefully |
| Temperature rises above 205°F (96°C) on Marine units | Repeat troubleshooting |
| Shutdown is activated and the temperature gauge shows temperature within normal temperature range | A. Check the engine crankcase oil level b. If the oil level is low, fill with recommended lubricating oil and restart. Watch the oil pressure gauge carefully and shut off the engine if it does not show a normal reading (20-60 PSI) after a few seconds of operation. c. If the oil level is normal, DO NOT restart the engine. Call your dealer for assistance. |
Fault codes and symptom→remedy steps extracted from this model’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing.
Parts
8| Part # | Description | Qty | System | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24-03100 | lube oil filter | 1 | Oil filter | Amazon eBay $23.45 PartsGeek |
| 24-23100 | air cleaner element | 1 | Air filter | Amazon eBay $97.42 PartsGeek |
| 24-28401 | air cleaner element | Air filter | Amazon eBay $129.40 PartsGeek | |
| 24-50002 | Primary Fuel Filter Complete Unit | Fuel filter | Amazon eBay $34.85 PartsGeek | |
| 24-50012 | Primary Fuel Filter Element | Fuel filter | Amazon eBay $18.95 PartsGeek | |
| 24-52020 | secondary fuel filter | 1 | Fuel filter | Amazon eBay $24.71 PartsGeek |
| B-7998 | Engine Wiring Schematic, Marine Gen Set, 12V DC | Wiring diagram | PartsGeek | |
| B-8212 | Engine Wiring Schematic, Commercial Set, 12V DC | Wiring diagram | PartsGeek |
Service, wear & replacement parts referenced for this model and its engine — confirm the exact part for your serial number. See the full parts catalog to search and cross-reference.
Fuel consumption
| Rating | Load | L/h | gal/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime | |||
| Prime | 100% | 5.2 | 1.38 |
| Standby |
Available documents
Owner's manual — O844K (Northern Lights)Parts manual — P844-2-I (Northern Lights)Service manual — OM844K2 (Northern Lights)