Flywheel Brake Adjustments (104700); Governor Adjustments - Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 05000 Manual

Flywheel Brake Adjustments
(104700)
The flywhe el brake system is part of a safety
control mechanism required by some equipment
applications. When the operator releases an
equip ment control (bail) with the engine running
at the selection, the flywheel brake must
FAST
stop the engine within 3 seconds.
WARNING
Unintentional sparking can result in fire or
electric shock.
Unintentional start-up can result in
entanglement, traumatic amputation or
severe lacerations.
Before performing adjustments or repairs:
•
Disconnec t spark plug(s).
•
Disconnect negative (-) battery cable.
•
Use only the correct tools.
Using torque wrench
#19393
the flywheel nut, turn the flywheel clockwise
(CW) with the brake engaged. Turning at a
steady rate, the torque reading should be the
listed value. SEE SECTION 14- ENGINE
SPECIFICA TIONS.
If the reading is low:
• Check the thickness of the brake pad.
• Replace brake lever and pad if the brake
pad thickness is less than
.
(2.29mm)
If the pad is within specification:
• Adjust the control cable casing anchor to
position the pad closer to the flywheel
when the safety control is in
If correct adjustment cannot be made:
• Replace the brake assembly.

Governor Adjustments

CAUTION
: Complete the governor static
adjustment before starting or running engine.
Incorrect adjustment could result in engine over-
speeding causing engine damage.
and a socket to fit
0.090 in.
.
RUN
DANGER
Engines give off carbon monoxide, an
odorless, colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon mon oxide can cause
nausea, fainting or death.
•
Start and run engine outdoors.
•
Do not start or run engine in an
enclosed area, even if doors and
windows are open.
NOTE (161432-0080-01,161430-0199-01,
:
185430-0099-01, 185430-0140-01, 185430-
0299-01)
These engine models are equipped
with governors supplied by equipment
manufacturers. Consult with the OEM for service
procedures on these model/types.
A complete governor system adjustment
includes the fo llowing:
1. A static governor adjustment.
2. Engine warm-up.
3. Idle and/or governed idle adjustment.
4. Top no-load RPM adjustment.
Install all linkages and springs before performing
static governor adjustments. Refer to the
illustr ation that match es the governor system on
your en gine.
NOTE (050000, 085400, 086400, 115400,
:
117400, 118400, 138400, 185400, 235400,
245400)
These models have left hand threads
on the governor lever nut.
Static Governor Adjustment
(
050000, 085400, 086400, 115400, 117400,
118400, 138400, 185400, 235400, 245400)
1. Loo sen lock nut (A) hol ding governor lever
(B) to governor crank ([C] Fig. 23).
2. Rotate throttle plate linkage from
(Wide Open Throttle). Note direction
WOT
of rota tion of the governor lever (B)
attached to the throttle linkage ([D]
Fig.23).
3. Place and hold the throttle plate linkage in
position.
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