Northern Lights — SP3 Changing Lube Oil Filter

Maintenance · engine

From a Northern Lights operator's manual covering: M20C, M844LW2, M844W2. Check it applies to your exact model before use.

Applies to: Northern Lights M20C, Northern Lights M844LW2, Northern Lights M844W2, Northern Lights 844W2 / 844LW2 engine, Northern Lights 844W2 engine, Northern Lights 844LW2 engine

Procedure

1. Change the lube oil filter every 250 hours.
2. Use a filter wrench to remove the old filter; dispose of it in an approved manner.
3. Make sure the old gasket is removed and discarded; clean the mount face.
4. Spread a thin film of engine oil on the new filter gasket and screw it on until the gasket meets the sealing surface.
5. Using hands only, tighten one-half turn farther.
6. Fill engine with recommended oil, start engine and check for leakage.
7. Stop engine, wait 3 minutes, and check oil level; add oil if necessary.

Full service-parts list: Northern Lights M20C →, Northern Lights M844LW2 →, Northern Lights M844W2 →

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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