Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 05000 Manual page 96

10. Remove bo lts ([A] Fig. 15) that secure
shut-off valve.
Fig. 15
11. Remove bo lts ([B] Fig. 15) that hold the
choke bracket, air intake duct and
carburetor.
12. While removing carburetor, disconnect
governor link and anti-backlash spring.
13. Release clamp and disconnect hose with
shut off valve from carburetor fitting.
14. Drain any remaining fuel into appropriate
container.
NOTE
: Some variations of model 161400
incorporated a fuel pump mounted near the
blower housing and the air cleaner cover. This
allowed for a remote fuel tank installation by
some OEMs. The pump is operated by vacuum
pulses from the engine.
1. Disconnect vacuum line (A) and fuel line
(B) to the fuel pump ([C] Fig. 16)
2. Remove two screws that secu re mounting
bracket to cr ankcase.
3. Remove pump from bracket (if
necessary).
Fig. 16
Inspect Fuel System. SEE SECTION 5- FUEL
SYSTEMS AND CARBURETION.
Installation
For torque values: SEE SECTION 14- ENGINE
SPECIFICATIONS.
1. Install the carburetor assembly as shown
in (Fig. 17).
Fig. 17
Refer to (Fig. 17)
• (A) Carburetor gaskets in these
locations.
• (B) Choke link connected to choke shaft.
• (C) Governor Lever and anti-backlash
spring connected to throttle.
2. Torque carburetor mounting bolts to
values listed.
3. Connect fuel hose and clamp from fuel
shut-off valve to carburetor. Torque
mounting bolts to values listed.
4. Route spark plug wire through hole in tank
support bracket and route tank hose and
filter under governor link, then position
tank on e ngine.
5. Start screws through tank support. Do not
tighten at this time.
6. Connect new hose and clamps between
fuel filter and shut-off valve.
7. Connect breather hose to base. Install
screws and torque to listed value.
8. Install air filter, pre-cleaner, and air
cleaner cover. Tighten wing knobs
securely.
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