Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 290000 Manuel D'utilisation page 5

Features and Controls
Engine Controls
Compare the illustration (Figure: 1, 2) with your engine to familiarize yourself with the
location of various features and controls.
A. Engine Identification Numbers Model - Type - Code
B. Engine Serial Number
C. Air Cleaner
D. Dipstick
E. Oil Fill
F. Oil Filter (if equipped)
G. Oil Drain Plug
H. Oil Pressure Sensor
I. Air Intake Grille
J. Electric Starter
K. Rewind Starter (if equipped)
L. LPG/NG Mixer
M. Muffler (if equipped)
1
N. Key Switch
1
O. Throttle Control
1
P. Stop Switch (if equipped)
Q. Oil Cooler (if equipped)
R. Spark Plug
1
Some engines and equipment have remote controls. See the equipment manual
for location and operation of remote controls.
Control Symbols and Meanings
Symbol Meaning
Engine speed - Fast
Engine speed - Stop
Operation
Oil Recommendations
Oil Capacity: See the Specifications section.
NOTICE
This engine was shipped from Briggs & Stratton without oil. Equipment manufacturers
or dealers may have added oil to the engine. Before you start the engine for the first
time, make sure to check the oil level and add oil according to the instructions in this
manual. If you start the engine without oil, it will be damaged beyond repair and will not
be covered under warranty.
We recommend the use of Briggs & Stratton Warranty Certified oils for best performance.
Other high-quality detergent oils are acceptable if classified for service SF, SG, SH, SJ or
higher. Do not use special additives.
Outdoor temperatures determine the proper oil viscosity for the engine. Use the chart to
select the best viscosity for the outdoor temperature range expected. Engines on most
outdoor power equipment operate well with 5W-30 Synthetic oil. For equipment operated
in hot temperatures, Vanguard™ 15W-50 Synthetic oil provides the best protection.
Symbol Meaning
Engine speed - Slow
On - Off
A SAE 30 - Below 40 °F (4 °C) the use of SAE 30 will result in hard starting.
B 10W-30 - Above 80 °F (27 °C) the use of 10W-30 may cause increased oil
consumption. Check oil level more frequently.
C 5W-30
D Synthetic 5W-30
E Vanguard™ Synthetic 15W-50
Check Oil Level
See Figure: 3
Before adding or checking the oil
• Make sure the engine is level.
• Clean the oil fill area of any debris.
1. Remove the dipstick (A, Figure 3) and wipe with a clean cloth.
2. Fully install the dipstick (A, Figure 3).
3. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level. Correct oil level is at the top of the full
indicator (B, Figure 3) on the dipstick.
4. If oil level is low, slowly add oil into the engine oil fill (C, Figure 3). Do not overfill.
After adding oil, wait one minute and then recheck the oil level.
5. Fully install the dipstick (A, Figure 3).
Low Oil Protection System (if equipped)
Some engines are equipped with a low oil sensor. If the oil is low, the sensor will either
activate a warning light or stop the engine. Stop the engine and follow these steps before
restarting the engine.
• Make sure the engine is level.
• Check the oil level. See the Check Oil Level section.
• If the oil level is low, add the proper amount of oil. Start the engine and make sure
the warning light (if equipped) is not activated.
• If the oil level is not low, do not start the engine. Contact a Briggs & Stratton
Authorized Service Dealer to have the oil problem corrected.
Fuel Recommendations
WARNING
Missing or inoperative "fuel lock-off" valve can cause a fire or explosion.
• Do not operate the equipment if the "fuel lock-off" valve is missing or inoperative.
Fuel must meet these requirements
• Use clean, dry fuel, free of moisture or any particulate material. Using fuels outside
the following recommended values may cause performance problems.
• In engines set up to run on LPG, commercial grade HD5 LPG is recommended.
Recommended fuel composition is fuel with a minimum fuel energy of 2500 BTU's/ft³
with maximum propylene content of 5% and butane and heavier gas content of 2.5%
and minimum propane content of 90%.
NG or LPG engines are certified to operate on natural or liquid propane gas. The emissions
control system for this engine is EM (Engine Modifications).
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