Northern Lights NL498D2 / NL498K2 — Change Engine Oil and Filter
Maintenance · Engine lubrication system
For the Northern Lights NL498D2 / NL498K2, from the Northern Lights operator's manual.
Applies to: Northern Lights NL498D2
Before you start
- Dispose of waste oil in an approved manner.
Parts for this job
- 24-07301 Oil filter Amazon eBay NAPA $13.92
Part numbers from the service-parts list for Northern Lights NL498D2. Verify against your serial number before ordering; some links are affiliate links.
Procedure
- Change engine oil and filter after first 50 hours.
- Use Service CC 30 weight oil during first 100 hours.
- Change oil and filter again at 100 hours, then every 250 hours.
- During intermittent cold weather, change oil every 100 hours or six weeks, whichever comes first.
- Warm engine but do not overheat; drain oil from oil pan plug into a basin.
- Replace lube oil filter; remove old gasket, clean mount face, oil new gasket, install hand-tight plus one-half turn.
- Refill with recommended oil; capacity with new filter is 11.1 quarts (10.5 liters).
- Start and check for leaks; 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
- Engine oil capacity with new filter: 11.1 quarts (10.5 liters)
Full service-parts list: Northern Lights NL498D2 →
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.