What kind of oil does a Briggs and Stratton 550 Series take?

1. The first two digits (99) denote the year of manufacture.
2. The next two digits (01) are the month of the year, which is January.
3. The following two digits (15) are the day of the month.
4. The final two digits designate the plant and assembly line.

Is Craftsman owned by Briggs and Stratton?

MTD Products is an American manufacturer of outdoor power equipment for the mass market. MTD’s main competitors are Stihl, Ariens, Briggs & Stratton, John Deere and Husqvarna. Over the years, MTD acquired the Troy-Bilt, Bolens, Cub Cadet, Craftsman (owned by its minority partner), and Yard-Man brands and/or companies.

Can I use 10W30 instead of SAE 30?

Can I mix SAE 30 with 10W30? Yes, you can mix SAE 30 with multi grades oils like 10w30, 10w40.

What kind of motor oil do you put in a Craftsman lawn mower?

For craftsman lawnmowers, the most recommended oil grade is SAE 10W-30 with a capacity of around 18-20 Oz for climates where the temperature stays typically above 32 degrees Fahrenheit. For colder climates, SAE 5W-30 is preferred as it improves cold starting due to its low viscosity.

How do I know if my lawnmower is 2 or 4-stroke?

If the engine has a single fill port for both the engine oil and gas, you have a 2-cycle engine. If the engine has two fill ports, one for gas and another separate one for oil, you have a 4-cycle engine. Do NOT mix oil and gas in these engines.

How do I know if I have a 2-cycle or 4-cycle?

A 2-cycle engine has one fill port with a cap that has fuel pump and oil can icon. The cap will usually state the oil to fuel mix ratio. A 4-cycle engine has two fill ports with each cap separately identifying the fuel tank from the oil sump.

Where is the model number on a 5hp Briggs and Stratton?

How Do I Identify a Briggs & Stratton Engine? The Model, Type and Code numbers, stamped directly into the engine, are used to identify our engines. Engines used in lawn mower applications usually have the model numbers stamped directly into the blower housing, muffler heat shield, or a few inches above the spark plug.

How do I identify my engine?

Your VIN number is your vehicle identification number and you can find your engine size by VIN number. In the series of numbers and letters, the tenth from the left denotes the model year and the eighth is the engine codes. Just tell the store clerk those two characters and you’re in business.

Are Troy Bilt and Craftsman the same?

The Craftsman name is now owned by Stanley, Black & Decker (SBD). SBD is having the Craftsman mowers built for them by MTD. Troy-Bilt is a brand owned by MTD. About 80% of the parts are the same for comparable mowers in the individual lines.

Are Briggs and Stratton engines made in China?

The company produces all vertical shaft engines for the United States market at plants in Missouri, Alabama and Georgia while engine components are manufactured in metro Milwaukee. Those American facilities, along with a plant in China, also support demand from Asia, Europe and Australia, Briggs & Stratton said.