Craftsman Marine — Fitting the oil filter
Maintenance
From a Craftsman Marine owner's manual covering: CM 2.16, CM 3.27, CM3.27. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Craftsman Marine CM 2.16, Craftsman Marine CM 3.27
Procedure
- Clean the surface of the rubber ring in the rim of the oil filter and grease it with fresh engine lubrication oil.
- Turn the new oil filter onto the engine, following the instructions given on the filter housing.
- Fill the engine with lubrication oil through one of both filling entries, using a funnel.
- Have the engine idling during a few moments and check for leaks.
- Stop the engine and check the oil level by means of the dipstick after about 5 minutes.
Tools required
- Funnel Amazon
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Specs & values
- Check oil level about 5 minutes after stopping the engine
Source: Craftsman Marine 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.