Maintenance - Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 610000 Operator's Manual

Maintenance

Regular maintenance will improve the performance and
extend the life of the engine. See any Authorized Briggs
& Stratton Dealer for service. Use only genuine
Briggs & Stratton parts. Other parts may not
perform as well, may damage the engine, and may
result in injury. In addition, use of other parts may void
your warranty.
Emission Control
Maintenance, replacement or repair of the emission
control devices and systems may be performed by
any nonroad engine repair establishment or
individual. However, to obtain no charge repairs under
the terms and provisions of the Briggs & Stratton
warranty statement, any service or emission control
part repair or replacement must be performed by a
factory authorized dealer.
WARNING
Wear eye protection when doing repair
work.
Frostbite can result from skin/eye
contact with leaking LP liquid.
• Installation, adjustment and repair work should
be done by a qualified technician.
Follow the instructions and schedules indicated below.
Task Every 8 Hours
Perform task at hourly
or calendar interval,
whichever comes first.
Check Oil Level and for Oil Leaks
Clean Spark Arrestor (if equipped)
Change Oil and Oil Filter**
Clean Air Cleaner*
On NG / LPG Engines
−Check Valve Clearance
On Gasoline Engines
−Check Valve Clearance
Check Battery Electrolyte
Replace Air Cleaner Cartridge*
Change Fuel Filter
Replace Safety Filter Cartridge
Change Spark Plugs
* Clean more often under dusty conditions or when airborne debris is present. Replace air cleaner, if very dirty.
** Change oil after first 5 to 8 hours of use, then every 100 hours. Change oil every 50 hours when operating the
engine under heavy load or in high temperatures. Check valve clearance after first 50 hours of use, then every
250 hours on gasoline powered engines.
50
or Daily Hours
Unintentional sparking can result
in fire or electric shock.
Fire or explosion can cause
severe burns or death.
Unintentional start-up can result
in entanglement, traumatic
amputation, or laceration.
Before performing maintenance or repairs:
• Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away
from spark plug.
• Disconnect battery at negative terminal (only
engines with electric start).
• Use only correct tools.
• Do not strike the flywheel with a hammer or
hard object because the flywheel may later
shatter during operation.
• Do not tamper with governor spring, links or
other parts to increase engine speed.
When testing for spark:
• Use approved spark plug tester.
• Do not check for spark with spark plug
removed.
100 250 400
Hours Hours Hours
WARNING
600 Yearly
Hours
9