Northern Lights 984K / M984 — Changing the lube oil filter
Maintenance
For the Northern Lights 984K / M984, from the Northern Lights operator's manual.
Applies to: Northern Lights M984, Northern Lights 984K engine
Before you start
- Overtightening can damage the filter housing.
Parts for this job
- 24-05401 Oil filter Amazon eBay $33.15
Part numbers from the service-parts list for Northern Lights M984. Verify against your serial number before ordering; some links are affiliate links.
Procedure
- Change the lube oil filter every 100 hours.
- Use a filter wrench to remove the old filter and dispose of it in an approved manner.
- Remove and discard the old gasket; clean the mount face.
- Spread a thin film of engine oil on the new filter gasket and screw it on until the gasket meets the sealing surface.
- Using hands only, tighten the filter one-half turn farther.
- Fill the engine with recommended oil, start and check for leaks; stop, wait 3 minutes and recheck level.
Tools required
- filter wrench Amazon
Tool links are Amazon searches (affiliate links); manufacturer special tools may only be available from a dealer.
Specs & values
- Oil filter part number 24-05401 Amazon eBay $33.15
Full service-parts list: Northern Lights M984 →
Source: Northern Lights operator'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.