Northern Lights — SP-3 Changing Lube Oil Filter

Maintenance · Engine oil filter

From a Northern Lights owner's manual covering: 844DW3, 844LW3, M20CRW3, M844DW3, M844LW3, M844W3. Check it applies to your exact model before use.

Applies to: Northern Lights M20CRW3, Northern Lights M844DW3, Northern Lights M844LW3, Northern Lights M844W3, Northern Lights 844 (844L for LW models) engine, Northern Lights 844L engine

Procedure

1. Change the lube oil filter with every oil change.
2. Use a filter wrench to remove old filter; dispose of in approved manner.
3. Make sure the gasket from the old filter is removed and discarded; clean mounting surface.
4. Spread a thin film of engine oil on the new filter gasket and screw it on until gasket meets sealing surface.
5. Using hands only, tighten filter one-half turn farther.
6. Fill engine with recommended oil; start engine, check for leakage; stop, wait 3 minutes, recheck level.

Full service-parts list: Northern Lights M20CRW3 →, Northern Lights M844DW3 →, Northern Lights M844LW3 →, Northern Lights M844W3 →

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.

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