Fuel System (104700) - Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 05000 Manual

11. Torque screws and nuts to values listed.
12. Position trim plate and install short screw
on left side and long screw on right side.
13. Install separate control cover (if
equipped) and torque screws to values
listed.
14. Install throttle control kno b.
15. Position metal key switch cover (if
equipped) and start all screws.
16. Torque mounting screws to values listed.
17. Add small amount of fuel to tank.
18. Open shut-off valve and check for leaks.
19. Install air cleaner assembly. SEE
SECTION 1- AIR CLEANER SERVICE.
and use information appropriate for your
engine model.
20. Start engine and check for leaks again.

Fuel System (104700)

Removal
1. Close shut-off valve, if equipped.
2. Release clamp and disconnect fuel hose
from carburetor fitting.
3. Place hose in appropriate container, open
shut-off valve, and allow fuel to
completely drain from tank.
4. Release clamp and disconnect hose from
tank fitting.
5. Disassemble shut-off valve and filter, if
equipped, from hoses and set aside.
6. Remove the two Phillips screws that
secure the brake assembly cover ([A] Fig.
9).
Fig. 9
7. Remove the three tank mounting screws
([A] Fig. 10) and remove tank.
Fig. 10
Inspect Fuel System. SEE SECTION 5- FUEL
SYSTEM CLEANING AND INSPECTION.
8. Remove air filter and housing.
9. Remove muffler.
10. Remove Blower Housing.
11. Disconnect stop switch wire (A) and
return spring ([B] Fig. 11) from governor
lever.
Fig. 11
12. Remove governor link ([A] Fig. 12) from
carburetor by pulling up on link.
13. Remove governor bracket mounting
screws that are shown in ([B] Fig. 12).
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