What kind of oil does Briggs and Stratton lawn mower use?
SAE 30W Oil
Use Briggs & Stratton SAE 30W Oil above 40°F (4°C) for all of our engines. Check oil level regularly. Air-cooled engines burn about an ounce of oil per cylinder, per hour.
Can I use SAE 30 in my lawn mower?
Lawn mowers generally require a higher-priced oil. A great type of oil to use in your lawn mower is SAE 30 motor oil. Although SAE 30 will generally do the job, we recommend looking at your lawn mowers owner’s manual. It’s important to find the exact oil that will keep your lawn mower running all year long.
How much oil does a Briggs and Stratton lawn mower use?
With being a smaller engine series, you can find that your mowers need less oil to run. On a Briggs & Stratton 204400 Series Engine, you will need an oil capacity of 28 fl. oz. Using the right oil and you get protection for longer engine life, and you will skip by your engine warranty easily.
What kind of oil to use on Craftsman riding mower?
Craftsman’s mowers can also use synthetic 5W-30 oil, as it protects the engine longer in all temperature conditions. Briggs and Stratton also recommend 10W-30 oil, but at temperatures above 80 degrees Fahrenheit, the engine starts to use more oil. Synthetic 5W-30 oil is only recommended for use in winter weather conditions.
What kind of engine does Briggs and Stratton use?
Briggs and Stratton are a major supplier of mower engines besides making some of the best riding mowers you can find. While you may not think a mower takes much abuse cutting the grass for one or two hours at a time, they take their fair share of abuse.
Can you use synthetic oil on a lawn mower?
Engine break-in procedures using synthetic oil remain the same. Please keep in mind that the use of synthetic oil does not preclude you from performing your regularly scheduled lawn mower maintenance (i.e. check oil, change oil, etc.) Engine oil capacity is, just like oil type, dependent on your specific engine model.