Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 50000 Instructions D'utilisation Et De Maintenance page 6

WARNING
•
Accumulation of debris around muf-
Ì
fler could cause a fire. Inspect and
clean before every use.
If muffler is equipped with spark arrester screen
remove spark arrester screen for cleaning and inspec-
tion every 50 hours or every season. Replace if
damaged.
Clean cooling system. Chaff or debris may clog engine's
air cooling system, especially after prolonged operation.
Internal cooling fins and surfaces may require cleaning
to prevent overheating and engine damage. Remove
blower housing and clean as shown
Clean fuel filter
Fig. 8
WARNING
•
Drain fuel tank or close fuel shut-off
valve before cleaning filter
Gasoline Engines: Clean fuel filter screen
Maintenance Schedule
Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever
occur first. More frequent service is required when
operating in adverse conditions noted below.
First 5 Hours
D Change oil
Every 8 hours or daily
D Check oil level
D Clean around muffler, springs and linkages
Every 25 hours or every season
D Service air cleaner pre-cleaner*
Every 50 hours or every season
D Change oil if operating under heavy load or
high ambient temperature
D Clean and inspect spark arrester, if equipped
D Clean fuel filter
Every 100 hours or every season
D Change oil
D Service air cleaner cartridge*
D Replace spark plug
D Clean cooling system*
Every season
D Check valve clearance
*
Clean more often under dusty conditions, or
when airborne debris or chaff is present.
Partial List of Genuine
Briggs & Stratton Parts
CAUTION:
Part numbers listed may be model specif-
ic, use correct part to prevent damage to your engine.
Ì Model
,
ALL
ALL
Í
ALL
.
ALL
050000
050000
085400
085400
Ê
.
050000, 086400,
117400, 118400,
138400, 185400*,
187400*, 237400*,
245400*, 246400
246400, 247400
050000, 086400,
117400, 118400,
138400, 185400*,
187400*, 237400*,
245400*, 246400
185400, 235400,
245400
185400,
235400, 237400,
245400
ALL
(Except 050000,
086400, 118400)
050000,
086400, 118400
ALL OHV engines
(Except 050000,
086400, 118400)
ALL
ALL
* If equipped.
STORAGE
Gasoline engines stored over 30 days need to be
protected or drained of fuel to prevent gum from
forming in fuel system or on essential carburetor parts.
For gasoline engine protection, we recommend use of
Briggs & Stratton Fuel Stabilizer available from an
Part
Authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer. Mix
Part
No.
stabilizer with fuel in fuel tank or storage container. Run
engine for a short time to circulate stabilizer through
Oil
carburetor. Engine and fuel can be stored up to 24
100005
(20 oz., 0.59 l)
months.
Note: If stabilizer is not used or if engine is operating on
Oil
100028
gasoline containing alcohol, e.g. gasohol, remove all fuel
(48 oz., 1.42 l)
from tank and run engine until it stops from lack of fuel.
Oil Pump
(uses standard 5056
electric drill)
Storage Procedures for Gas/LPG/NG engines.
Fuel Stabilizer 5058
Fig. 2
Air Cleaner
711351
1. Change oil. See Oil service.
Cartridge
2. Remove spark plug and pour about 15 ml (1/2
Air Cleaner
11352
Pre-cleaner
Air Cleaner 3. Clean chaff and debris from cylinder and cylinder
710265
Cartridge
4. Store in a clean and dry area, but NOT near a
Air Cleaner
710267
Pre-cleaner
Square
Air Cleaner
491588
SERVICE
Cartridge
See an Authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer.
Each one carries a stock of Genuine Briggs & Stratton
Square
711785
Parts and is equipped with special service tools.
Air Cleaner
Trained mechanics assure expert repair service on all
Briggs & Stratton engines. Only dealers advertising as
Square
Authorized Briggs & Stratton" are required to meet
Air Cleaner 491435
Briggs & Stratton standards.
Pre-cleaner
When you purchase equipment pow-
ered by a Briggs & Stratton engine, you
are assured of highly skilled, reliable
Air Cleaner
710266
service at more than 30,000 Authorized
Cartridge
Service Dealers worldwide, including
more than 6,000 Master Service Techni-
Air Cleaner
710268
cians. Look for these signs wherever
Pre-cleaner
Briggs & Stratton service is offered.
Resistor Spark
You may locate your nearest Authorized Briggs &
491055
Plug
Stratton Service Dealer in our dealer locator map on
our web site www.briggsandstratton.com or in the
Resistor Spark
711252
Plug
Long Life
Platinum Spark 491055 Note: Walking fingers logo and Yellow Pages" are
Plug
registered trademarks in various jurisdictions.
An illustrated shop manual includes Theories of
Spark Tester 19368
Operation," common specifications and detailed
Spark Plug
information covering adjustment, tune-up and repair of
19374
Wrench
Briggs & Stratton single cylinder, OHV 4 cycle engines.
Order P/N 272147 from an Authorized Briggs &
Stratton Service Dealer.
Insist on Genuine Briggs & Stratton replacement parts
with our logo on the box and/or part. Non-original parts
may not perform as well and may void your warranty.
4
Fig. 7
oz.) of engine oil into cylinder. Replace spark plug
and crank slowly to distribute oil.
head fins, under finger guard and behind muffler.
stove, furnace or water heater which uses a pilot
light or any device that can create a spark.
Yellow Pages™" directory under Engines,
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™
Mowers" or similar category.