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Northern Lights M844L Generator Set

The Northern Lights M844L is a 20 kW diesel standby generator set powered by a Lugger L844L2 engine. It is available at 120 V and 240 V, 1-phase, 60 Hz and rated 83 A. It holds about 8 L (2.1 gal) of oil and 5.7 L (1.5 gal) of coolant. The set measures 1103×545.5×698 mm (43.4×21.5×27.5 in) and weighs about 429 kg (946 lb).

20 kW
Standby
2.2 L
Displacement
8.0 L
Oil capacity
4
Document types

Specifications

Fueldiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power20 kW
Prime power16 kW
EmissionsTier II
Oil capacity8.0 L
Voltage options120 V, 240 V
Phase1
Rated current83 A
Power factor1.0
Battery voltage12 V
Coolant capacity5.7 L
Dimensions (L×W×H)1103×545×698 mm
Dry weight429 kg

Engine

Lugger L844L2
Displacement2.2 L
Aspirationnaturally aspirated
Rated speed1800 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the Lugger L844L2
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterwashable air cleaner in cast intake manifold find
Fuel filterlarge spin-on fuel filter find
Oil filterfull flow, spin-on oil filter with bypass find
Beltno belt, gear driven rubber impeller seawater pump find
Coolantclosed crankcase vent system traps oil vapor and keeps engine room clean
Oilspin-on oil filter with bypass200 hr

Common questions

What is the power rating of the Northern Lights M844L?

The Northern Lights M844L is rated 20 kW standby.

What engine does the Northern Lights M844L use?

The Northern Lights M844L is powered by the Lugger L844L2 engine.

What fuel does the Northern Lights M844L use?

The Northern Lights M844L runs on diesel.

Troubleshooting

5

Symptoms & remedies

SymptomRemedy
Engine temperature above 205°F (96°C)Shut off the engine immediately
Oil pressure below normal levelsCheck oil pressure gauge; shut down if it does not show a normal reading after a few seconds of operation
Low crankcase oil levelFill with recommended lubricating oil and restart; watch the oil pressure gauge carefully
Temperature rises above 205°F (96°C) on Marine unitsRepeat troubleshooting
Shutdown is activated and the temperature gauge shows temperature within normal temperature rangeA. 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 #DescriptionQtySystem
16-70001O-ring1Seal buy
24-03100Engine oil filter part numberOil filter Amazon eBay $23.45
24-50002Primary fuel filter complete unit part numberFuel filter Amazon eBay $34.85
24-50012Primary fuel filter element part numberFuel filter Amazon eBay $18.95
24-52020Secondary fuel filter part numberFuel filter Amazon eBay $24.71
34-70010Oil Drain Kit Complete (includes all keys)1Oil filter Amazon eBay $547.99
36-72002Hand Pump1Pump buy
31-70001Adapter, Oil Drain1Service part / kit buy

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

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Prime
Prime25%0.83.0
Prime50%1.03.9
Prime75%1.365.2
Prime100%1.76.5
Standby
Standby50%3.9
Standby100%6.5

Available documents

Spec sheetOperator's manualOwner's manualService manual