Oil Recommendation
SAE 30 40° F and higher (5° C and higher) is good for all purpose use above 40° F, use below 40° F will cause hard starting.
10W-30 0 to 100° F (-18 to 38° C) is better for varying temperature conditions. This grade of oil improves cold weather starting, but may increase oil consumption at 80° F(27° C) or higher.
Synthetic 5W-30 -20 to 120° F (-30 to 40° C)provides the best protection at all temperatures as well as improved starting with less oil consumption.
5W-30 40° F and below (5° C and below) is recommended for winter use, and works best in cold conditions.
Type of oil to use
Use a high quality detergent oil classified "For Service SF, SG, SH, SJ" or higher.
Do not use special additives.
What type of oil does a craftsman riding mower take
it takes 20w50 motor oil
Briggs and Stratton 30W for 4 cycle engines.
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.
Go to www.searspartsdirect.com, and type in model # 143.033700 That is the engine specified for that mower. You can then choose between engine, carb, starter, etc. diagrams and parts lists.
Any 2-stroke mower type will serve.
That will depends on the manufacturer and model of transaxle that is under the mower.
Neither of those companies make their own engines. Most engines will changes from one mower to another with minor adjustments as long as they are the same type engine. If they are both the same size and make engines then there should be no trouble.
30w
sae 30
I'm assuming its a riding lawn mower of some type. Our own lawn mowers of this type have an alternator in them that keeps the battery charged
Most all riding mowers use SAE 30 oil.