SAE 30 full synthetic.
Go to this link and it outlines all Briggs and Stratton engine types and spares including spark plugs. http://www.manddsmallengine.com/briggs/parts/ Most common plug used in B&S is a RJ19LM
Briggs and Stratton oil must be used for Briggs and Stratton engines. They have both synthetic and standard oil. They have oils formulated for 4-cycle and 2- cycle engines.
One can purchase parts for a used Briggs and Stratton lawn mower from the following sources: Mower Graveyard, eBay, Briggs and Stratton, Zangler Repair, Lowes, Discount Online Parts.
I have been told yes. My son said he uses it on his 21 hp Briggs and Stratton.
The Briggs & Stratton company offers both portable generators and standby generators. These are generators that can be used privately in someone's home, or they can be used at a business.
The VR2500 uses a Briggs and Stratton 4 cycle engine. No oil is mixed in the fuel.
On engine used only in warm weather use straight 30 weight. On engines used in cooler temperatures use 10W30 any major brand.
Use straight 30wt oil with outside temperature of 40 degrees or more, or 10w30 multi- viscosity for the whole temperature range. However engine will consume more oil if 10w30 is used but is easier to start engine if temperature is below 40 degrees
20 oz. if fully drained, 16 oz. will usually be used in an oil change.
Briggs & Stratton parts would be used on air-cooled gasoline engines. The company is the world's largest manufacturer of these engines which are mainly used for outdoor power equipment.
briggs and stratton generators usually run from 159 to 179 but if you find them used at a pawn shop or on craigslist them you might end up spending a lot less then that.
Briggs and stratton engines use different oils depending on the temperature to which the engines will be used. Generally sae30 oil should be used for mower engines