Fuel Tanks, Fittings And Lines; Fuel System (050000, 118400); Fuel System (085400, 115400, 117400, 138400, 185400, 235400, 245400) - Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 05000 Manual

FUEL TANKS, FITTINGS AND
LIN ES

Fuel System (050000, 118400)

Removal
1. Disconnect breather hose ([A] Fig. 1) at
rocker cover and remove air cleaner
assembly.
2. Release clamp and disconnect tank hose
at fuel shut-off valve ([B] Fig. 1).
3. Place hose in appropriate container and
allow fuel to completely drai n from tank.
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1. Open carburetor bowl drain screw and
drain remaining fuel into appropriate
container.
2. Close bowl drain screw.
3. If equipped, remove the remote throttle
control bracket (A).
4. Remove throttle control knob.
5. Remove phillips screws ([B] Fig. 2) a nd
trim plate.
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Fig. 1
Fig. 2
6. Remove tank mounting bolts.Keep hoses
with tank.
7. Open hose clamp and remove hose from
tank outlet fitting and set aside.
8. Remove shut-off valve and bracket if
necessary.
Installation
For torque values: SEE SECTION 14- ENGINE
SPECIFICATIONS.
1. Install valve bracket on side of blower
housing and torque screws to values
listed.
2. Install shut-off valve and hose on valve
bracket. Clamp hose to carburetor fitting.
3. Install new hose and clamp on tank outlet
fitting. Connect other end of hose and
clamp to shut-off valve fitting.
Route tank hose through retainer on crankcase
cover, then position tank on engine.
4. Start all screws, then torque each to
values listed.
5. Position trim plate and install phillips
screws to values listed.
6. Install throttle control knob.
7. If equipped, install the remote throttle
control bracket and rewind assembly, and
torque screws to values listed.
8. Connect breather hose to valve cover,
then install air cleaner assembly.
9. Add small amount of fuel to tank, open
shut-off valve and check for leaks.
10. Start engine and check for leaks again.
Fuel System
(085400, 115400, 117400, 138400,
185400, 235400, 245400)
Removal
1. Open hose clamp and disconnect tank
hose at fuel shut-off valve.
2. Place hose in appropriate container and
allow fuel to completely drai n from tank.