Craftsman C459.62103-2 Operator's Manual page 19

Check Engine Oil
1. Check oil before each use. Stop engine and wait several minutes
before checking oil level. With the tiller on level ground, the oil
must be to FULL mark on dipstick.
2. Remove oil fill dipstick and wipe clean with cloth.
3. Replace dipstick into the oil filler neck, but do not screw it in.
Remove and check oil level. Level should be at FULL mark.
4. If needed, add oil slowly - recheck. Do not overfill.
5. Wipe dipstick clean, replace but do not tighten. Remove and
check oil level. Oil level should be at FULL line on dipstick.
6. Replace and tighten dipstick firmly before starting engine.
Change Engine Oil
CAUTION
DO NOT use non-detergent oil or 2-stroke engine oil. It could shorten
the engine's service life.
• Refer to the viscosity chart (Figure 23) for oil recommendations. SAE
10W-30 is recommended for general, all temperature use. When
adding oil to the engine, refer to viscosity chart in the operation sec-
tion. Use a 4-stroke, or an equivalent high detergent, premium quality
motor oil certified to meet or exceed U.S. automobile manufacturer's
requirements for service classification SG, SF. Motor oils classified
SG, SF will show this designation on the container.
• Change engine oil after the first five to eight hours of operation,
and every fifty hours or every season thereafter. Change oil every
twenty five hours when operating engine under heavy load or in
high temperatures.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Figure 23
To Drain Oil
Used oil is a hazardous waste product. Dispose of used oil properly
Do not discard with household waste. Check with your local authori-
ties or Sears Service Center for safe disposal/recycling facilities.
Before tipping engine or equipment to drain oil, drain fuel from tank by
running engine until fuel tank is empty.
Used motor oil may cause skin cancer if repeatedly left in contact with
the skin for prolonged periods. Although this is unlikely unless you
handle used oil on a daily basis, it is still advisable to thoroughly wash
your hands with soap and water as soon as possible after handling
used oil.
1. Drain the fuel from the tank by running the engine until the fuel
tank is empty. Be sure fuel fill cap is secure.
2. With engine OFF but still warm, disconnect spark plug wire and
keep it away from spark plug.
3. Remove oil drain end cap located at the base of the engine, and
drain oil into an appropriate receptacle. See Figure 24.
4. Replace and tighten the oil drain end cap.
5. When engine is drained of all oil, place engine level. Refill with
approximately 20 oz. of fresh oil. Fill to FULL line on dipstick.
Do not overfill. Refer to Check Engine Oil in this SERVICE &
MAINTENANCE section.
6. Replace spark plug wire before starting.
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WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
Drain
Figure 24
Oil