Northern Lights M864 / OM864W — Changing Lube Oil Filter
Maintenance
For the Northern Lights M864 / OM864W, from the Northern Lights operator's manual.
Applies to: Northern Lights M864
Before you start
- Overtightening can damage the filter housing.
Parts for this job
- 24-02002 Oil filter Amazon eBay $21.99 NAPA $23.67
Part numbers from the service-parts list for Northern Lights M864. Verify against your serial number before ordering; some links are affiliate links.
Procedure
- Change the lube oil filter every 200 hours.
- Use a filter wrench to remove the old filter; dispose of it in an approved manner.
- Make sure the old filter gasket is removed and discarded; 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.
- Tighten by hand one-half turn farther; do not use a wrench.
- Fill engine with recommended oil; start engine, check for leakage, stop, wait 3 minutes and check oil 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 for Model 864W: #24-08701 Amazon eBay $23.95
Full service-parts list: Northern Lights M864 →
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.