Northern Lights NL488K2 / NL488W2 — Oil Changes

Maintenance · Engine

For the Northern Lights NL488K2 / NL488W2, from the Northern Lights operator's manual.

Applies to: Northern Lights NL488K2, Northern Lights NL488W2

Before you start

  • Dispose of waste oil in an approved manner. Never use a flushing oil.

Procedure

  1. Change engine oil and oil filter after first 50 hours.
  2. Use Service CC 30 weight oil during first 100 hours.
  3. Change oil and filter again at 100 hours.
  4. After this, change oil and filter every 250 hours.
  5. In cold weather, change every 100 hours or six weeks.
  6. Change oil when engine is warm but not hot.
  7. Loosen oil pan plug and drain oil.
  8. Refill with recommended oil. Capacity with new filter: 7.4 liters (7.82 quarts).

Specs & values

  • Capacity with new oil filter: 7.4 liters (7.82 quarts).

Full service-parts list: Northern Lights NL488K2 →, Northern Lights NL488W2 →

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.

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