Northern Lights Lugger 0844K Operator'S Manual Download Page 27

O844K  10/09

Kilowatt Rating    Prime 

20 kW 

16 kW

Rated RPM/frequency 

1800/ 60hz 

1500/ 50hz

general Information

Engine Type 

Lugger 4 cycle, swirl chamber diesel 

Lugger 4 cycle, swirl chamber diesel

Cylinders 

Inline 4 

Inline 4

Displacement 

135 in

3

 (2.216 L) 

135 in

3

 (2.216 L)

Cycles 

4

Bore x Stroke 

3.3 x 3.9 in (84 x 100 mm) 

3.3 x 3.9 in (84 x 100 mm)

Rotation (Facing Flywheel) 

counter-clockwise 

counter-clockwise

Compression Ratio 

22:1 

22:1

Crankcase Capacity including Oil Filter 

2.1 gal (8.0 liter) 

2.1 gal (8.0 liter)

Aspiration 

Natural 

Natural

Flywheel Housing Size 

SAE 4 

SAE 4

Flywheel Drive Size 

C-107 

C-107

Rated Flywheel HP 

32 HP 

26.5 HP

Dry Weight w/Heat Exchanger, Single Phase  970 lbs. (440 kg) 

970 lbs. (440 kg)

Length 

43.4 in (1102 mm) 

43.4 in (1102 mm)

Width 

19.3 in (490 mm) 

19.3 in (490 mm)

Height 

27.5 in (698 mm) 

27.5 in (698 mm)

Cooling System

Approx. Coolant Cap. 

1.5 gal (5.7 liters) 

1.5 gal (5.7 liters)

Minimum Through Hull Diameter 

3/4 in (20 mm) 

3/4 in (20 mm)

Sea Water Pump Inlet Hose ID 

3/4 in (20 mm) 

3/4 in (20 mm)

Minimum Sea Water Discharge 

3/4 in (20 mm) 

3/4 in (20 mm)

Heat Rejection to Jacket Coolant 

1273 BTU/min 

1019 BTU/min

Fresh Water Pump Cap. 

12.9 gpm (49 lpm) 

10.7 gpm (40 lpm)

Seawater Pump Cap. 

9.0 gpm (34 lpm) 

7.7 gpm (29 lpm)

Maximum Seawater Pump Suction Head 

39 in (990 mm) 

39 in (990 mm)

Keel Cooler Turbo Tube Length 

5 feet (1.5 M) 

5 feet (1.5 M)

Keel Cooler Head Diameter 

1 in (25.4 mm) 

1 in (25.4 mm)

Keel Cooler Water Hose ID 

1.25 in (31.5 mm) 

1.25 in (31.5 mm)

d.C. Electrical

Minimum Battery Capacity 

120 Amp Hour 

120 Amp Hour

Battery Cable Size 

#1 

#1

Starting Voltage, Negative Ground 

12 Volt 

12 Volt

A.C. Electrical

120/240 Volt Amperage 

83.3 amps 

120 Volt Amperage 

166.6 amps 

110/220 Volt Amperage 

– 

78.7 amps

240 Volt Amperage 

– 

66.6 amps

110 Volt Amperage 

– 

145.4 amps

Phase 

1 Phase Std. (3 Phase Opt.) 

1 Phase Std. (3 Phase Opt.)

Air Intake and Exhaust

Air Consumption 

72 cfm (2.0 M

3

/m) 

60 cfm (1.7 M

3

/m)

Maximum Exhaust Backpressure 

48 in (1219 mm) H

2

48 in (1219 mm) H

2

O

Wet Exhaust Elbow OD 

2 in (51 mm) 

2 in (51 mm)

Exhaust Gas Volume 

171 cfm (4.8 M

3/

m) 

142 cfm (4.0 M

3/

m)

Exhaust Gas Temperature 

1022° F (550° C) 

1022° F (550° C)

fuel System

Minimum Suction Line 

5/16-.3125 in (7.9 mm) 

5/16-.3125 in (7.9 mm)

Minimum Return Line 

5/16-.3125 in (7.9 mm) 

5/16-.3125 in (7.9 mm)

Maximum Fuel Pump Suction Head 

39 in (990 mm) 

39 in (990 mm)

Specific Fuel Consumption at Max. Load 

.383  lbs/hp/hr 

.369  lbs/hp/hr

Approximate Fuel Rate at Max. Load 

1.73 US gph (6.5 lph) 

1.38 US gph (5.2 lph)

Maximum Engine Operating Angle

Continuous Operation 

Front Down 

Rear Down 

Left Down 

Right Down

(More than 2 minutes requires use of a remote expansion tank)

  0° 

0° - 10° 

0° - 23° 

0° - 23°

Intermittent Operation 

(Sustained up to two minutes)

  0° - 35° 

0° - 35° 

0° - 35° 

0° - 35°

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Summary of Contents for Lugger 0844K

Page 1: ...O844K For Models M844K M844LK M20CL and M20CR OPERATOR S MANUAL Marine Generators Marine Diesel Engines Land Based Generators...

Page 2: ...other reproductive harm CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Northern Lights 4420 14th Avenue N W Seattle WA 98107 Tel 206 789 3880 Fax 206 782 5455 Copyright 2009 Northern Lights Inc All rights reserve...

Page 3: ...Marine Generators 5 CONTROL Panels Northern Lights Generator Sets 6 Operating Procedures Break in Period 8 Before Starting 8 Starting 8 Operating 8 Stopping 8 Shutdowns and Alarms 9 Spare Parts 9 Serv...

Page 4: ...DED This manual covers the operating instructions for M844k marine generator sets M844Lk marine generator sets and M20CL commercial generator sets Note There are two versions of the 844 engine The sta...

Page 5: ...Keep trash and other objects away from engine Escaping fluids under pressure can penetrate your skin Use a piece of cardboard or wood not your hands to search for leaks Avoid wearing loose clothing w...

Page 6: ...e 16 Crankcase Vent 17 Fuel Injector 18 Oil Fill Top 19 Fresh Water Pump 20 Injection Pump 21 Oil Fill Side 22 Raw Water Inlet 23 Oil Pressure Sender 24 Freshwater Block Drain 25 Fuel Return Line 26 F...

Page 7: ...el Inlet 22 Lube Oil Drain 23 Control Panel Plug in 24 Generator End 25 DC Circuit Breaker 26 Secondary Fuel Filter 27 Fuel Lift Pump 28 Fuel Return Line 29 Crankcase Vent 30 Oil Fill Top Figure 3A an...

Page 8: ...t will return to RUN position To stop the engine hold the switch in the STOP position until the engine has com pletely stopped Note The rocker switch is used on Series 1 panels only and has a light th...

Page 9: ...O844K 10 09 7 Notes...

Page 10: ...ould be ruined starting 1 Hold the Shutdown Bypass Preheat switch in the ON position for 10 to 20 seconds before starting a cold engine Holding the switch too long can burn out the glow plugs This ste...

Page 11: ...perature rises above 205 F 96 C on Marine units Repeat troubleshooting 3 If shutdown is activated and the temperature gauge shows temperature within normal temperature range a Check the engine crankca...

Page 12: ...ntenance once a year even if hour level has not been reached 2 Consult manufacturer s maintenance schedule note on chart 3 Whenever necessary 4 More often if necessary 5 After first 50 hours then at 1...

Page 13: ...O844K 10 09 Service Record Notes 11...

Page 14: ...change oil every 100 hours or six weeks whichever comes first 4 Change oil at the end of each season and the begin ning of each season 5 Change oil when engine is warm 6 Dispose of waste oil in an app...

Page 15: ...CLEARANCES 1 Adjust valve clearance after first 50 hours of opera tion and every 1000 hours thereafter 2 Valve adjustments should be done after the cylinder head bolts have been re tightened Engine sh...

Page 16: ...ntamination d If biological contamination is detected or suspected contact your dealer for assistance SP7 9 FUEL FILTERS Figure 9 Primary Fuel Filter 1 Your generator set should have a primary fuel fi...

Page 17: ...System 1 The fuel system is self bleeding However any system may need manual bleeding when a A new fuel filter is installed b The engine has run out of fuel c The fuel lines injection pump or any oth...

Page 18: ...ery lines Figure 13 Cover lines inlets and injection pump outlets Figure 15 Remove return line Figure 16 Unscrew injector Figure 17 Remove and replace copper sealing washer Figure 18 Reinstall injecto...

Page 19: ...nd check for leaks using a piece of paper or cardboard DO NOT use hand to check for leaks SP12 Injection pump 1 Since operating conditions may vary considerably it is difficult to give a definite inte...

Page 20: ...ou remove all pieces of failed impeller NOTE Place some kind of protection under the screwdrivers in order not to damage the pump housing If the impeller has broken into pieces remove front heat excha...

Page 21: ...urer charging and booster instructions SP 18 19 BATTERY CARE 1 Check electrolyte level daily Add distilled water to manufacturer s recommended level 2 Batteries cables and cable terminals should be ch...

Page 22: ...lug connection Low battery output Check specific gravity of each battery Check electrolyte level of each battery Defective electrical system Repair or replace ground wire Starter Cranks Slowly Low bat...

Page 23: ...ature Remove and check thermostat or Stalls Frequently Clogged primary Clean or replace filter element fuel filter element Clogged secondary Replace secondary filter element fuel filter element Water...

Page 24: ...g section High Fuel Consumption Improper type of fuel Use correct fuel for temperature Clogged or dirty air cleaner Service air cleaner Improper valve clearance See your dealer Injection nozzles dirty...

Page 25: ...e too high Improper fuel Use correct fuel for temperature Injection nozzles dirty See your dealer Engine timing off See your dealer Engine Emits Improper fuel Use correct fuel for temperature White Sm...

Page 26: ...uction Head 39 in 990 mm 39 in 990 mm Keel Cooler TurboTube Length 4 feet 1 2 M 4 feet 1 2 M Keel Cooler Head Diameter 1 in 25 4 mm 1 in 25 4 mm Keel Cooler Water Hose ID 1 25 in 31 5 mm 1 25 in 31 5...

Page 27: ...uction Head 39 in 990 mm 39 in 990 mm Keel Cooler Turbo Tube Length 5 feet 1 5 M 5 feet 1 5 M Keel Cooler Head Diameter 1 in 25 4 mm 1 in 25 4 mm Keel Cooler Water Hose ID 1 25 in 31 5 mm 1 25 in 31 5...

Page 28: ...ad 39 in 990 mm 39 in 990 mm Keel Cooler Turbo Tube Length 5 feet 1 5 M 5 feet 1 5 M D C Electrical Minimum Battery Capacity 120 Amp Hour 120 Amp Hour Battery Cable Size 1 1 Starting Voltage Negative...

Page 29: ...O844K 10 09 27 Wiring Diagrams Engine Wiring Schematic 12V DC Drawing B 7998...

Page 30: ...O844K 10 09 Notes 28...

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