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I have a Craftsman LT 1000 and need to change oil?

Does anyone have the procedure for this and what type and amount of oil for this type/size lawn mower?

Mike Walker
March 2007
From my manual (21 HP Model No. 917.273513):

Oil Type SAE 30 (above 32 F)
SAE 5W-30 (below 32 F)

Oil Capacity W/Filter 4.0 Pints
W/O Filter 3.75 Pints

Oil Change Procedure:
1. Warm up tractor
2. Remove oil cap/dipstick
3. Remove yellow cap from end of drain valve and install tube onto the fitting
4. Unlock drain valve by pushing inward slightly and turning clockwise.
5. To open, pull out drain valve
6. After oil has drained completely close and lock drain valve by pushing inward and turning clockwise until pin is in the locked position.
7. Remove drain tube, replace yellow end cap, and refill engine oil.

Steve
April 2007

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