Fuel System (161400) - Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 05000 Manual

14. Move the carburetor from its mounting
studs and disconnect the choke link when
it is free.
Installation
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For torque values: SEE SECTION 14- ENGINE
SPECIFICATIONS.
1. Install choke link on carburetor choke
shaft.
2. Place the large gasket (A), space r (B) and
carburetor gasket (C) as shown in
(Fig.13).
3. Slip choke link through control bracket and
install bracket (Refer back to Fig. 12).
4. Reinstall stop switch wire and governor
lever return spring (Refer to Fig. 11).
5. Install Blower Housing. SEE SECTION 3-
ENGINE DISASSEMBLY.
6. Install muffler. SEE SECTION 4-
EXHAUST SYSTEMS.
7. Install air filter and housing.
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Fig. 12
Fig. 13
8. Install tank using long screw next to brake
assembly and short screws underneath.
9. Torque screws to values listed.
10. Position brake assembly cover and
install phillips screws to values listed.
11. Install hose assembly to tank fitting and
carburetor fitting with new clamps.
12. Add small amount of fuel to tank, open
shut-off valve, and check for leaks.
13. Start engine and check for leaks again.

Fuel System (161400)

Removal
1. Release clamp and disconnect tank hose
at shut-off valve ([A] Fig. 14).
2. Place hose in appropriate container and
allow fuel to completely drai n from tank.
3. Open carburetor bowl drain screw ([B] Fig.
14), if equipped, and drain remaining fuel
into appropriate container. Close bowl
drain screw.
4. Remove choke and throttle control knobs.
5. Remove screws ([C] Fig. 14) that secure
trim plate.
Fig. 14
6. Remove air filter and housing.
7. Remove tank support screws above valve
cover.
8. Lift off tank and carefully slip hose and
filter (if equippe d) under the governor link.
9. Slip spark plug wire through hole in tank
support. Set tank aside.