What type of oil is used in craftsman snowblower model 247-88590?

Answer 1

Craftsman Snowblower

Model 536.881800

taken from manual:

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Check the crankcase oil level before

starting the engine and after each eight

(8) hours of continuous use.

Add S.A.E. 5W30 motor oil

as needed. Synthetic 5W30 is acceptable

for all temperatures.

OIL CAPACITY

(18 oz capacity) 5W30

Tighten fill cap/dipstick securely each time

you check the oil level.

NOTE: Oil level FULL mark.

Change the oil every fifty (50) hours or

at least once a year if the snow thrower

is not used for fifty (50) hours.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

1. Position the snow thrower so that

the oil drain plug is at the lowest

point on the engine.

2. When the engine is warm, remove

the oil drain plug and the oil fill

cap/dipstick Drain the oil into a suitable container.

3. After draining all the oil, reinstall the

oil drain plug securely.

4. Fill the engine crankcase with the

recommended motor oil, pouring

slowly. DO NOT OVERFILL.

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS

HORSEPOWER 8 HP

DISPLACEMENT 206 cc

BORE 68mm (2.677 in.)

STROKE 56mm (2.205 in.)

GASOLINE 3 quarts

CAPACITY (unleaded)

SPARK PLUG: Champion RJ19LM

Gap .030 in.) or equivalent

VALVE Intake: 0.004 0.006 in.

CLEARANCE: Exhaust: 0.009 0.011 in.

ARMATURE

AIRGAP: 0.010 0.014 in

Answer 2

Pour fresh engine oil into the oil fill tube where you previously removed the dipstick. The crankcase holds 20 ounces. In operating temperatures between -40 and 20 degrees Fahrenheit, Craftsman recommends using synthetic 0W-30 weight oil. In operating temperatures between 0 and 50 degrees Fahrenheit, Craftsman recommends conventional (mineral) detergent 5W-30 weight oil.

Answer 3

5W-30, 20 oz.