Craftsman C459-62206-1 Operator's Manual page 20

Check Engine Oil
1. Check oil before each use. Stop engine and wait several minutes
before checking oil level. With engine on level ground, the oil must
be to FULL mark on dipstick.
2. Refer to the Assembly section of this manual for instructions on
checking the oil.
Change Engine Oil
• Refer to the viscosity chart (Figure 25) for oil recommendations.
Do not over-fill. Use a 4-stroke, or an equivalent high detergent,
premium quality motor oil certified to meet or exceed U.S. auto-
mobile manufacturer's requirements for service classification of a
minimum level SF or SG (higher letter ratings are acceptable such
as SJ, SL and SM grades). Motor oil will display this designation
on the container.
NOTE: Do not use non-detergent oil or 2-stroke engine oil. It could
shorten the engine's service life.
• 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.
To Drain Oil
WARNING
Before tipping engine or equipment to drain oil, drain fuel from tank by
running engine until fuel tank is empty.
WARNING
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.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Figure 25
2. With engine OFF but still warm, disconnect spark plug wire and
keep it away from spark plug.
3. Remove oil drain cap located at the end of the oil drain pipe , and
drain oil into an appropriate receptacle. See Figure 26.
Oil Drain Pipe
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.
4. Replace and tighten the oil drain cap.
5. When engine is drained of all oil, place engine level. Refill with ap-
proximately 20 oz. of fresh oil. Fill to FULL line on dipstick. Do not
overfill. Refer to Check and Adding Oil in this manuals Assembly
section.
6. Replace spark plug wire before starting.
Transmission Lubrication
The transmission is pre-lubricated and sealed at the factory. It requires
no checking unless the transmission is disassembled. To fill with
grease, lay the right half of the transmission on its side, add 22 ounces
of Benalene 920 grease, and assemble the left half to it. See an
authorized Sears Service Center to have the transmission lubricated or
to schedule service, simply contact Sears at 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
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Oil Drain Cap
Figure 26
WARNING