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Operator’s Manual
Vanguard Vanguard
Model 470000 Model 610000
Copyright Briggs & Stratton Corporation Form No. 277111-9/06
BRIGGSandSTRATTON.com Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201 U.S.A.
Printed in U.S.A.
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SYMBOLS ASSOCIATED Safety References WITH THIS ENGINE: Read The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety Fire Manual information about hazards that can result in personal injury. A signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is used with the alert symbol to indicate the likelihood and the potential severity of injury. In addition, Explosion Oil a hazard symbol may be used to represent the type of hazard. DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not Kickback Fuel avoided, will result in death or
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Engine Features 1. Oil Pressure Sensor 11. Oil Fill Cap 2. Spark Plug (2 locations) 12. Dipstick 3. Choke Control 13. Oil Drain Plug (2 locations) 4. Muffler 14. Starter 5. Throttle Control (2 possible locations) 15. Starter Solenoid 6. Fuel Pump (Model 470000 equipped with 1; 16. Fan Belt Model 610000 equipped with 2) 17. Radiator Drain Plug 7. Air Cleaner 18. Radiator Reservoir 8. Radiator and Radiator Cap 19. Oil Filter 9. Radiator Screen and Handle 20. Engine Model Label 10. Fuel Filter Mode
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Before Starting Engine Safety − When Starting Engine 1. This engine is shipped without coolant and oil. CAUTION Follow the instructions on adding coolant (page If you start the engine without oil and/or 10) and oil (page 7) before starting or running coolant, the engine may be damaged beyond engine. repair and will not be covered under warranty. Starting Engine 2. Open fuel shut-off valve (if equipped). WARNING • DO NOT crank engine with spark plug removed. • DO NOT start engine if there is a na
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Operating Engine • Operate equipment with guards in place. WARNING • Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts. Rotating parts can contact or • Tie up long hair and remove jewelry. entangle hands, feet, hair, • Do not wear loose-fitting clothing, dangling clothing, or accessories. drawstrings or items that could become caught. Traumatic amputation or severe laceration can result. Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will pull hand and arm WARNING toward engine faster than you can let g
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Troubleshooting Engine Will Not Start CAUTION Out of Fuel DO NOT OVERFILL. Overfilling may cause • Add fuel to tank. smoking, hard starting, spark plug fouling or oil saturation of air filter. • Prime engine. • Open shut-off valve WARNING Engine Flooded • Ensure fuel cap is in place before • Set choke (if equipped) to OPEN/RUN position, starting engine throttle to FAST and crank engine. • Turn engine OFF and let engine cool at least 2 minutes before Spark Plug Fouling removing fuel cap. • Check
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Oil Checking Oil Level Capacity • Check oil level before starting the engine. • Keep oil level at FULL. Do not overfill. The engine holds approximately 2.5 quarts (2.4 liters). • Check level daily, or after every eight (8) hours. Oil Recommendation • Use a high quality detergent oil classified “For Service SG, SH, SJ, SL” or higher, such as Briggs & Stratton 30, Part Number 100005 (20 oz) or 100028 (48 oz). • Do not use special additives. • Do not mix gasoline with oil. • Choose a viscosit
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Changing Oil and Oil Filter Change oil after first 5 to 8 hours of use, then every 100 CAUTION hours. Change oil every 50 hours when operating the engine under heavy load or in high temperatures. Used oil is a hazardous waste product. Dispose of used oil properly. Do not discard with household waste. Check with your local authorities, service center, or dealer for safe disposal/recycling facilities. 1. With engine OFF but still warm, remove oil drain plug and drain oil into appropriate rec
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Fuel Type of Fuel to Use CAUTION • Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 85 octane. Fresh fuel prevents gum from Some fuels, called oxygenated or reformulated forming in the fuel system or on essential carburetor fuels, are fuels blended with alcohols or ethers. parts. Purchase fuel in quantity that can be used Excessive amounts of these blends can within 30 days. damage the fuel system or cause performance • For engine protection use Briggs & Stratton problems. If any un
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Coolant • A 50/50 mixture is required of phosphate-free antifreeze and tap water for heat dissipation, rust WARNING resistance and lubrication. • Do not touch radiator or open radiator • Normal reading on coolant temperature gauge (if equipped) should be 175 to 195F (80 to 90C) cap, or open radiator reservoir when when engine is running. engine is hot or running. • If coolant temperature rises above 220 F (105 C), • Allow engine to cool before changing the temperature light (if equipped) w
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Technical Information Engine Specifications We recommend that you contact an authorized Briggs Engine Power Rating Information & Stratton Service Dealer for all maintenance and The gross power rating for individual gas engine service of the engine and engine parts. Use only models is labeled in accordance with SAE (Society of genuine Briggs & Stratton parts. Automotive Engineers) code J1940 (Small Engine Power & Torque Rating Procedure), and rating In the state of California, Model 470000 engine
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Engine Maintenance Regular maintenance will improve the performance and Emission Control extend the life of the engine. Contact any Authorized Maintenance, replacement or repair of the emission Briggs & Stratton Dealer for service. Use only genuine control devices and systems may be performed by Briggs & Stratton parts. Other parts may not any nonroad engine repair establishment or perform as well, may damage the engine, and may individual. However, to obtain “no charge” repairs result in injury
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CAUTION WARNING Operation of this engine is for the application it Unintentional sparking can result in was intended for. All the components used to fire or electric shock. build this engine assembly must remain in place for the proper operation of this engine. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. Unintentional start-up can result in entanglement, traumatic amputation, or laceration. Before performing maintenance or repairs: • Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark
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Spark Plug Check the spark plug every 100 hours. Replace the spark plug if upon inspection the electrode is burned or worn. Ensure the spark plug is clean. Check the gap with a wire gage and reset to .51 mm or 0.020 in. if necessary. Note: In some areas, local law requires using resistor spark plug to suppress ignition signals. If this engine was originally equipped with resistor spark plug, use same type for replacement. Fan Belt • Check condition of fan belt for fraying, cracking o
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Cleaning Debris Daily or before every use, clean accumulated debris CAUTION from engine. Keep linkage, spring and controls clean. Do not use water to clean engine parts. Water Use handle on the radiator screen to lift off for could contaminate fuel system. Low pressure cleaning. Clean screen thoroughly and clean radiator compressed air may be used, be careful not to fins. damage radiator fins. WARNING • Engine parts should be kept clean to reduce the risk of overheating and ignition of a
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Service Contact an Authorized Briggs & Stratton Service PARTIAL LIST OF Dealer. Each one carries a stock of genuine Briggs & GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON Stratton parts and is equipped with special service MAINTENANCE PARTS tools. Trained mechanics assure expert repair service on all Briggs & Stratton engines. Only dealers PART PART NO. advertising as “Authorized Briggs & Stratton” are Air Cleaner Cartridge (Model 473100) . . . . . . . . 820263 required to meet Briggs & Stratton Air Filter Cartrid
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Warranty Information Briggs & Stratton Corporation (B&S), the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) Emissions Control System Warranty Statement (Owner's Defect Warranty Rights and Obligations) The California Air Resources Board (CARB), U.S. EPA and periods of time listed below, provided there has been no B&S are pleased to explain the Emissions Control System abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your small Warranty on your sm
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ABOUT YOUR ENGINE WARRANTY Briggs & Stratton welcomes warranty repair and 3. Leaking carburetors, clogged fuel pipes, sticking apologizes to you for being inconvenienced. Any valves, or other damage, caused by using Authorized Service Dealer may perform warranty contaminated or stale fuel. repairs. Most warranty repairs are handled routinely, 4. Parts which are scored or broken because an but sometimes requests for warranty service may not engine was operated with insufficient or be appropriate.
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BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE OWNER WARRANTY POLICY Effective September 1, 2006 LIMITED WARRANTY Briggs & Stratton Corporation will repair or replace, free of charge, any part(s) of the engine that is defective in material or workmanship or both. Transportation charges on product submitted for repair or replacement under this warranty must be borne by purchaser. This warranty is effective for and is subject to the time periods and conditions stated below. For warranty service, find the nearest Author
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