Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 05000 Manual page 84

that secure the exhaust elbow cover (Fig.
22).
Fig. 22
5. With the clamp loose, work the muffler
free of manifold.
6. Slide exhaust elbow cover free of exhaust
manifold.
NOTE
: If further engine disassembly is required:
Remove bracket screws ([A] Fig. 23 ) under
cylinder head and remove bracke t.
Fig. 23
7. Remove exhaust elbow mounting bolts
([A] Fig. 24).
8. Set exhaust manifold (B), manifold guard
([C] Fig. 24) aside.
9. Discard old gaskets.
Fig. 24
10. Inspect the exhaust system components.
SEE SECTION 4- EXHAUST SYSTEMS.
To install muffler assembly:
NOTE
: Use valve lubricant on all
(#93963)
exhaust system threads to prevent galling of the
threads and ease future disassembly.
1. Set new exhaust gasket on mating surface
of cylinder head ([A] Fig. 25).
Fig. 25
2. With second gasket set inside heat shield,
place shield on top of cylinder head
exhaust gasket
([B] Fig. 25).
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