Fuel System Cleaning And Inspection - Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 05000 Manual

WARNING
Gasoline and its vapors are extremely
flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
When adding fuel:
•
Turn engine OFF and let engine cool at
least 2 minutes before removing.
•
Fill fuel tank outdoors or in a well -
ventilated area.
•
Do not overfill fuel tank. Fill tank to
approxi mately 1-1/2 inches below top
of neck to allow for fuel expansion.
•
Keep gasoline away from sparks, open
flames, pilot lights, heat and other
ignition sources.
•
Check fuel lines, tank, cap and fittings
frequently for cracks or leaks and
replace if necessary.
When starting engine:
•
Make sure spark plug, muffler, fuel cap
and air cleaner are in place.
•
Do not crank engine with spark plug
removed.
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If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates
before starting engine.
•
If engine floods, set choke to
OPEN/RUN position. Place throttle in
FAST and crank until engine starts.
When operating equipment:
•
Do not tip engine or equipment at an
angle which would cause fuel to spill.
•
Do not choke carburetor to stop
engine.
When transporting equipment:
•
Transport with fuel tank empty or with
fuel shut-off valve set to OFF.
When storing gasoline or equipment with
fuel in tank:
•
Store away from furnaces, stoves,
water heaters or other appliances that
have a pilot light or other ignition
source because they can ignite
.
gasoline vapors
FUEL SYSTEM CLEANING AND
INSPECTION
CAUTION: Do not use carburetor cleaner on
non-metallic parts. Use carburetor cleaner only
after removing plastic and rubber parts.
CAUTION: Do not use a screw in the fuel hose
to stop fuel leakage. The screw threads will
loosen rubber particles which will get into the fuel
system. Turn the fuel shut off valve OFF before
servicing the carburetor.
Clean gummy or dirty fuel tanks with Briggs &
Stratton Carburetor Cleaner
or equivalent.
1. Replace air cleaner gaskets and mounting
gaskets whenever carburetor is removed.
2. Inspect fuel tank for:
• Corrosion
• Leaks
• Broken mounting brackets
3. Check fuel cap and filler neck for:
• Proper seals
• Vents
• Functional quantity gauge (if equipped)
4. Check fuel filter for blockage of any kind.
5. Check fuel shut-off valve for:
• Proper operation
• Security of all mounting hardware
6. Check condition and torque of all
mounting studs and hardware.
Clean or replace parts as required, and
reassemble with new hoses, clamps and
gaskets.
(#100041 or #100042)
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