Gear Reductions - Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 05000 Manual

Fig. 20
10. Install connecting rod and piston with
lubrication hole in rod toward magneto
side. This will expose rod assembly
marks.
11. Assemble the connecting rod cap, screw
locks and screws.
12. Torque screws and bend up locks.
13. Install ta ppets and camshaft.
14. Align timing marks on camshaft and
timing gear. Install sump cover.

GEAR REDUCTIONS

The gear reduction attachment reduces PTO
shaft RPM by 6:1. That is, the crankshaft turns 6
times to 1 turn of the PTO shaft.
Mounting Positions (115400, 118400)
The housing can be installed in four positions (A,
B, C, D) relative to the crankshaft ([E] Fig. 21).
Fig. 21
Remove Gear Reduction Housing (115400,
118400)
1. Remove the drain plug (A). Drain the oil
from the gear housing into an appropriate
container.
2. Clean PTO shaft with crocus cloth and
wipe with a solvent such as kerosene to
remove residue. It is important that PTO
shaft journal be thoroughly cleaned.
3. Remove four cover screws (B) and cover
([C] Fig. 22). Inspe ct cover for bearing
wear and damage. Replace if necessary.
Fig. 22
4. Remove large gear, and inspect journal
surface s (D), seal areas, keyway (E), and
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