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    rdyer Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Aug 16, 2014, 09:36 PM
    I have a craftsman mod.917.251561 , what type fluid/ oil does the hydrostatic take
    What type fluid does my mod. 917.251561 craftsman lawn tractors hydrostatic rear end take?
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    Aug 17, 2014, 05:17 AM
    Owners manual, see page 19.

    CRAFTSMAN 917.251561 OWNER'S MANUAL Pdf Download.
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    Aug 19, 2014, 02:45 PM
    Hi,
    That is a good place to get the manual, but it will not answer the question. It is a Hydrgear unit with replaeable filter. Most of these units now use a 10W30 oil of SH rating or higher.
    Peace,
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    Sep 20, 2014, 08:37 PM
    go to nearest reputable lawn equipment parts and dealer. Xmark Z trans fluid works great
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