Northern Lights M864 — SP2. Oil Changes
Maintenance · Engine
For the Northern Lights M864, from the Northern Lights owner's manual.
Applies to: Northern Lights M864
Before you start
- Never use a flushing oil.
- Dispose of waste oil in an approved manner.
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 engine oil and oil filter after 50 hours; use Service CC 30 weight during first 100 hours.
- Change oil and filter again at 100 hours; thereafter every 200 hours.
- In intermittent cold weather, change oil every 100 hours or six weeks, whichever comes first.
- Change oil at any seasonal temperature change requiring a new viscosity.
- Change oil when engine is warm but not hot.
- Remove cap, drain oil, replace cap and tube.
- Refill engine with recommended oil.
Specs & values
- Model 864K capacity with new oil filter: 7.8 qts. (7.4 liters)
Full service-parts list: Northern Lights M864 →
Source: Northern Lights 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.