I have a used craftsman eagle-1, 4.0, 20 inch blade rear bagger I just bought at a swap meet and I assume it was a 4 stroke but then I over thought it, so here we are at the question? lol I just want to make sure before I gas it up! Thanks ahead!
2007-04-18 07:22:47 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
oh yea! duh! thanks!!! It has separate oil reservoir, thus I should of known the answer!(my brains out of order today) Thanks guys (n girls) for the answers! its a four! (its an older model thats what initially got me wondering)
2007-04-18 07:33:51 · update #1
One easy way to tell is to look if it has a place for you to put oil in. Four stroke engines take oil in the crank case so if you have a place to fill it with oil it is a 4 stroke. Two stroke engines, on the other hand, us a gas/oil mixture. If there is not place to put oil in the crank case it is a two stroke engine.
2007-04-18 07:27:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most of the Craftsman mowers produced in the past 10 years are 4 stroke and can take regular gasoline, without the pre-mix. If it's a newer model, I have no problem saying it's a 4 stroke.
What does the gas cap on the mower say?
2007-04-18 07:27:38 · answer #2 · answered by fonzarelli_1999 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the mower has a place to check the oil(usually mounted on the side of the engine down low with a cap that can be opened by hand) it is a 4 stroke. If no such cap is present anywhere on the engine it should be a 2 stroke. If a briggs and stratton engine the chances are very good it is a 4 Stroke.
2007-04-18 07:28:58 · answer #3 · answered by partsman 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Almost all newer mowers are 4 stroke due to environmental issues. Does this mower have an oil reservoir? If it does, it is definitely a 4 stroke. I think you already know that you have to mix oil/gas on a 2 stroke and not on a 4 stroke.
2007-04-18 07:28:49 · answer #4 · answered by NJ10 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it is 4 stroke. Look at the gas tank and see if it gives you the ratio of oil to gas. Most 2 cycles will have the mixture ratio somewhere on the mower.
Also look and see if you can find a cap with an oil sign on it. When you remove it, it will have a dip stick attached normally. Again it would be a 4 stroke. good luck
2007-04-18 07:28:06 · answer #5 · answered by Fordman 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
2 stroke engines use a gas oil mixture. Most chainsaws, and grass trimmers use this type of fuel. Lawn mowers generally are powered by 4 stroke engines. It is all about a weight to power ratio I believe.
2007-04-18 07:28:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Simple rule of thumb on any yard equipment:
If the gas cap doesn't say "FUEL OIL MIX", & the gas tank is'nt transparent or translucent, it's a 4 stroke.
That being said, if it's a Craftsman rider, it's a 4 stroke.
2007-04-18 07:34:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If there is a place where you add oil, it's a four stroke.
What make/model is the engine?
Most likely it's a 4 stroke, I don't think I've ever seen a two stroke lawn mower.
2007-04-18 07:27:06 · answer #8 · answered by Fester Frump 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's a 4 stroke, don't mix the gas.
2007-04-18 07:31:31 · answer #9 · answered by loulou 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most crafstman used tecumseh four strokers. if it has oil in the crankcase it is a 4 stroke...if not it is a two
2007-04-18 07:26:51 · answer #10 · answered by chris m 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋