The 208cc Craftsman engine is a 4-cycle, overhead cam (OHC) engine and does not require the mixing of oil and gas.
The 208cc Briggs and Stratton engine holds 20 oz. (600ml) of oil and 2.3 qt. of unleaded fuel. The manufacturer recommends 5W-30 oil be used.
Depending upon installation and use, the engine can be fitted for electric start. Otherwise the engine is started manually by pulling the rope attached to the recoil starter. The Craftsman line of Snow Throwers is a prime example. Model 88970 is manual start; model 88691 starts electrically by pushing a button. Both models use the same 208 cc engine.