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If it has a Briggs and Stratton engine you need SAE30. If it is a Kohler it uses 10W30.
Where are the grease fittings on a 18.0 hp, 42" craftsman mower electric start 6 speed translate transaxle
On a Kohler engine there is usually a drian plug on the left side of the engine (drivers side) near the rear of the engine. It is right in front of the oil filter. The oil filter base has a small plug in it that you will need to remove also to drain the filter base after you remove the oil filter.
which 42" Craftsman riding mower is made by Huskvarna
It can depend on the make and model of the transaxle. But, typically they use a 20W50 motol oil in the transaxle.
You will need to find out what make the transaxle is. If it is a hydro-gear (which is very common in Craftsman mowers) it take 20W50.
The engine kill switch is under the seat.
Briggs engine 30w detergent, kohler engine 10w-30
One can purchase a Craftsman riding lawnmower from Sears, direct from Craftsman, or at the website of TractorByNet. One may also be able to purchase a Craftsman riding mower on eBay.
Go to a small engine dealer or repair shop .
It will fit mine. And I need one. I know it also fits these. Craftsman 917.270722=17HP BS 42" Craftsman 917.270840=20.5HP BS Craftsman 917.258671=19HP? 42" Craftsman mowers are made by AYP so it's a good possibility that it also fits some Poulan, Roper, and Husqvarna as well. motodonkey@yahoo.com
transmission or transaxle