Northern Lights — Changing the lube oil filter (SP3)
Maintenance
From a Northern Lights operator's manual covering: M16, M20, M20C, M844, M844L, ML844, ML844L, NL844. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Northern Lights M20C, Northern Lights M844, Northern Lights M844L, Northern Lights ML844, Northern Lights ML844L, Northern Lights NL844, Northern Lights 844 / 844L engine, Northern Lights 844L engine
Before you start
- Overtightening can do damage to filter housing.
Procedure
- Change the lube oil filter every 100 hours.
- Use a filter wrench to remove old filter. Dispose of filter in approved manner.
- Make sure the gasket from the old filter is removed and discarded. Clean mount face.
- Spread a thin film of engine oil on the rubber gasket of the new filter.
- Screw filter onto nipple until gasket meets the sealing surface.
- Using hands only, no wrench, tighten filter one-half turn farther.
- Fill engine with recommended oil. Start engine and check for leakage.
- Stop engine, wait 3 minutes, and check oil level. Add oil if necessary.
Tools required
- Filter wrench Amazon
Tool links are Amazon searches (affiliate links); manufacturer special tools may only be available from a dealer.
Specs & values
- Lube oil filter part number: 24-03100 Amazon eBay $23.45 NAPA $12.88
Full service-parts list: Northern Lights M20C →, Northern Lights M844 →, Northern Lights M844L →, Northern Lights ML844 →, Northern Lights ML844L →, Northern Lights NL844 →
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.