SAE 10w30 synthetic oil.
10w40 will work fine!
Murray makes them. If you were to compare, you will notice that the Murray single stage machines are very similar to the Craftsman models each year. Their single stage design has hardly changes over the years.
A 5hp craftsman engine has a compresson of 135psi
SAE 30
My 5 horsepower Tecumseh on my John Deere snowblower takes : ( 20 ounces / 600 ml )
My book for my John Deere snowblower , which has a 5 horsepower Tecumseh engine , shows to use the Champion RJ17LM spark plug
The initial carburetor settings for the Ariens ST504 snowblower with a 5hp engine (model 932006) typically involve setting the idle speed screw to about 1.5 turns out from a fully closed position and the mixture screw to around 1 to 1.5 turns out. However, it's essential to refer to the owner's manual for exact specifications, as these settings can vary based on specific conditions and modifications. Always ensure the engine is warm and running before making adjustments.
You can find owners manuals for Craftsman tiller models. You can go to http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/index.action and type in the model number. The page that it sends you to will have a link to get manuals for that model. You may have to create a free account in order to access the owners manual though.
My Craftsman 5HP Mod 917-299252 reartine tiller will go forwards & backwards, but when put in till, the gears jam. Lost my parts book. Help!
one quart. Use the oil dipstick!!
1hp = 745.7W 5hp = 3.7285 kW source: thermodynamics textbook
Your free wheel pin is in the wrong location. Remove the free wheel pin, move the wheel inwards and replace the pin in the proper position