Craftsman R110 Oil Change and Drain Modification

In this video I show you how I modified my Craftsman R110 mower to make oil changes easier. The whole project cost me around $20 and I think it makes the job a lot easier. hope this helps you out!
Use 30 weight oil, add about 1.25 qts and see where you're at. This mower does not have any oil filter.
Credit for the idea goes to jcravatt1 for the idea! Check out his channel, and his original video for more tips on the Craftsman R110 mower.
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[@TSyoyo]

You really need something like this with these mowers because that little plastic tray you get does not do anything but make a mess. I like your set up 👍

[@toddhenry7362]

Just did this on my R110 - thanks for the directions and parts list, saved a lot of time and guesswork!

[@dadgearlife]

Glad to help!

[@scottrickards4918]

Just bought one off of offer up- mine is in great shape, guy changed oil, plug, filter. Excellent idea, but no manual or oil attachment. I printed manual online and will make up this rig before next change. Thx man

[@dadgearlife]

Thanks! Hope this helps you out!

[@markclark4324]

Great idea and I think the cap on the end is a good idea also due to the ball valve might get bumped and open part way. Thank you for the video.

[@dadgearlife]

Glad it helped

[@davidcass4958]

This is nice, I came up with this 30 yrs ago with a lawn tractor I had

[@dadgearlife]

Thanks, glad you liked the video!

[@gregblackburn4280]

All that Craftsman needed to do was put a "V"-shaped dent into the frame to allow the oil to drain. The frame is a stamped steel part, there is no reason they couldn't have done this except they were too cheap.

[@dadgearlife]

Agreed

[@UbuIbi]

these companies make it diff for consumers. this is a smart alteration to oil change👏. I just had mine delivered today and watching these vids for knowledge. thank you for this. will alter later. forgot one question about the piping length, it appears that with the extra piping, the mower would require additional oil even after checking the stick. would this have any affect? thanks

[@dadgearlife]

Glad to help! I'm sure it would require a small amount extra, but not that much.

[@ezio8591]

very smart idea, I got the yard machines version of this and going to do an oil change soon. This was helpful, cheers

[@dadgearlife]

Glad it helped

[@ericblankenship2433]

Why did you need the 90 deg bend if you're going to use a 1/2" tube to channel it to the oil pan? Why not just straight out?

[@dadgearlife]

I guess you don't really need the 90 degree elbow. You could go straight out. If I remember right I think it was a really close fit with the battery.

[@randalltanner9316]

On the oil drain you can't use a 3/8 pipe because it will be up against the battery

[@monicabeaubouef3310]

I am wanting to learn to do things myself....lady here...ehhhh where would i get those parts? I would pay for someone to build it for me

[@k.c.8872]

I'm glad I'm not the only lady here! I'm about to do the same thing here lol I just bought a tool box for my tools already changed out the spark plug n battery. We got this lady!

[@monicabeaubouef3310]

@@k.c.8872 I got it done! I had a hard time getting the oil plug off for some reason and had to get help with that, but I took the video and instructions and the gentleman at the Ace Hardware got me fixed up with all the pieces! I ended up getting a 3” pipe rather than 4 but worked out.

[@dadgearlife]

Sorry, I dont check the comments very often. But I'm glad you were able to get it working!

[@uncoiled988]

Where is the oil filter

[@dadgearlife]

This model has no oil filter

[@baileyfrazier2635]

I just bought a 3 year old Murray version and decided to buy a small pump and stick a drain hose down the dipstick and draw the oil out that way.