Northern Lights NL844LW2 / NL844W2 — Replacing Secondary Fuel Filter
Maintenance
For the Northern Lights NL844LW2 / NL844W2, from the Northern Lights operator's manual.
Applies to: Northern Lights NL844LW2, Northern Lights NL844W2, Northern Lights 844 / 844L engine, Northern Lights 844L engine
Before you start
- Do not overtighten.
Parts for this job
- 24-50012 Fuel filter — Northern Lights NL844LW2 Amazon eBay NAPA $65.23
- 24-52020 Fuel filter — Northern Lights NL844LW2 Amazon eBay $24.71 NAPA $15.34
- 24-52020 Fuel filter — Northern Lights NL844W2 Amazon eBay $24.71 NAPA $15.34
- 24-50012 Fuel filter — Northern Lights NL844W2 Amazon eBay NAPA $65.23
Part numbers from the service-parts lists for Northern Lights NL844LW2, Northern Lights NL844W2. Verify against your serial number before ordering; some links are affiliate links.
Procedure
- Change the secondary fuel filter every 500 hours.
- Remove the spin-on filter by turning counterclockwise with a filter wrench.
- Fill the new cartridge with fuel and apply engine oil to the gasket surface.
- Screw on until the gasket contacts the sealing surface, then tighten two-thirds of a turn by hand.
- Do not overtighten.
Tools required
- filter wrench Amazon
Tool links are Amazon searches (affiliate links); manufacturer special tools may only be available from a dealer.
Specs & values
- change every 500 hours
- Secondary fuel filter cartridge part number NL844W2 & LW2: #24-52020 Amazon eBay $24.71 NAPA $15.34
Full service-parts list: Northern Lights NL844LW2 →, Northern Lights NL844W2 →
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.