Adding Fuel; Adding Coolant - Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 470000 Series Operating & Maintenance Instructions

FUEL
TYPE OF FUEL TO USE
• Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 85
octane. Fresh fuel prevents gum from forming in the fuel system
or on essential carburetor parts. Purchase fuel in quantity that
can be used within 30 days.
• Do not use gasoline which contains Methanol.
• Do not mix oil with gasoline.
• For engine protection use Briggs & Stratton Gasoline Additive
available from your Authorized Briggs & Stratton Dealer (P/N
5041 or single use pouch).
• This engine is certified to operate on gasoline. Exhaust
Emission Control System: EM (Engine Modifications).

ADDING FUEL

WARNING
• Turn engine OFF and let engine cool at least 2 minutes
before removing gas cap.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well-ventilated area.
• Keep gasoline away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights,
heat, and other ignition sources.
• If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine.
COOLANT
MODEL 470000
CAUTION: Some fuels, called oxygenated or reformulated
gasoline, are gasoline blended with alcohols or ethers.
Excessive amounts of these blends can damage the fuel
system or cause performance problems. If any undesirable
operating symptoms occur, use gasoline with a lower percent-
age of alcohol or ether.
[1] Remove cap. Fill tank to approximately 1-1/2 inches below
top of neck to allow for fuel expansion. Be careful not to
overfill.
Briggs & Stratton Smart-Fill fuel can fills to the correct
level and automatically shuts off, reducing spills and
emissions.
[2] Replace cap before starting.
• This engine is liquid cooled.
• A 50/50% mixture is required of phosphate-free antifreeze and
tap water for heat dissipation, rust resistance and lubrication.

ADDING COOLANT

• Fill radiator to bottom of filler neck, and fill reservoir between
FULL and LOW.
COOLANT LEVEL
• Start and run engine for 30 seconds.
IN RESERVOIR
See Starting Instructions.
• Shut engine off and allow it to cool.
Recheck coolant levels in radiator and reservoir.
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WARNING
• Do not touch radiator or open
radiator cap, or open reservoir
when engine is hot or running.
• Allow engine to cool before
changing or adding coolant.