Briggs & Stratton 470000 Operator's Manual
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- Page 1 Operator’s Manual Model 470000 Model 610000 Vanguard Vanguard ECopyright Briggs & Stratton Corporation Form No. 277111-9/06 BRIGGSandSTRATTON.com Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201 U.S.A. Printed in U.S.A.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
SYMBOLS ASSOCIATED Safety References WITH THIS ENGINE: Read The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety Fire Manual information about hazards that can result in personal injury. A signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is used with the alert symbol to indicate the likelihood and the potential severity of injury. -
Page 3: Engine Features
Engine Features 1. Oil Pressure Sensor 11. Oil Fill Cap 2. Spark Plug (2 locations) 12. Dipstick 3. Choke Control 13. Oil Drain Plug (2 locations) 4. Muffler 14. Starter 5. Throttle Control (2 possible locations) 15. Starter Solenoid 6. Fuel Pump (Model 470000 equipped with 1; 16. -
Page 4: Starting Engine And Safety
Before Starting Engine Safety − When Starting Engine 1. This engine is shipped without coolant and oil. CAUTION Follow the instructions on adding coolant (page If you start the engine without oil and/or 10) and oil (page 7) before starting or running coolant, the engine may be damaged beyond engine. -
Page 5: Operating Engine
Operating Engine • Operate equipment with guards in place. WARNING • Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts. Rotating parts can contact or • Tie up long hair and remove jewelry. entangle hands, feet, hair, • Do not wear loose-fitting clothing, dangling clothing, or accessories. -
Page 6: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Engine Will Not Start CAUTION Out of Fuel DO NOT OVERFILL. Overfilling may cause • Add fuel to tank. smoking, hard starting, spark plug fouling or oil saturation of air filter. • Prime engine. • Open shut-off valve WARNING Engine Flooded •... -
Page 7: Oil
Checking Oil Level Capacity • Check oil level before starting the engine. • Keep oil level at FULL. Do not overfill. The engine holds approximately 2.5 quarts (2.4 liters). • Check level daily, or after every eight (8) hours. Oil Recommendation •... - Page 8 Changing Oil and Oil Filter Change oil after first 5 to 8 hours of use, then every 100 CAUTION hours. Change oil every 50 hours when operating the engine under heavy load or in high temperatures. Used oil is a hazardous waste product. Dispose of used oil properly.
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Page 9: Fuel
Fuel Type of Fuel to Use CAUTION • Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 85 octane. Fresh fuel prevents gum from Some fuels, called oxygenated or reformulated forming in the fuel system or on essential carburetor fuels, are fuels blended with alcohols or ethers. -
Page 10: Coolant
Coolant • A 50/50 mixture is required of phosphate-free WARNING antifreeze and tap water for heat dissipation, rust resistance and lubrication. • Do not touch radiator or open radiator • Normal reading on coolant temperature gauge (if equipped) should be 175_ to 195_F (80_ to 90_C) cap, or open radiator reservoir when when engine is running. -
Page 11: Specifications/Emission Information
Engine Specifications Technical Information We recommend that you contact an authorized Briggs Engine Power Rating Information & Stratton Service Dealer for all maintenance and The gross power rating for individual gas engine service of the engine and engine parts. Use only models is labeled in accordance with SAE (Society of genuine Briggs &... -
Page 12: Engine Maintenance
Engine Maintenance Emission Control Regular maintenance will improve the performance and extend the life of the engine. Contact any Authorized Maintenance, replacement or repair of the emission Briggs & Stratton Dealer for service. Use only genuine control devices and systems may be performed by Briggs &... -
Page 13: Air Cleaner
CAUTION WARNING Operation of this engine is for the application it Unintentional sparking can result in was intended for. All the components used to fire or electric shock. build this engine assembly must remain in place for the proper operation of this engine. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. -
Page 14: Spark Plug
Spark Plug Check the spark plug every 100 hours. Replace the Ë Ê spark plug if upon inspection the electrode is burned or worn. Ensure the spark plug is clean. Check the gap Ë Ì with a wire gage and reset to .51 mm or 0.020 in. if necessary. - Page 15 Cleaning Debris Daily or before every use, clean accumulated debris CAUTION from engine. Keep linkage, spring and controls clean. Ê Ë Do not use water to clean engine parts. Water Use handle on the radiator screen to lift off for could contaminate fuel system.
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Page 16: Service/Storage
Service PARTIAL LIST OF Contact an Authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer. Each one carries a stock of genuine Briggs & GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON Stratton parts and is equipped with special service MAINTENANCE PARTS tools. Trained mechanics assure expert repair service on all Briggs &... -
Page 17: Warranty Information/Emission
Warranty Information Briggs & Stratton Corporation (B&S), the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) Emissions Control System Warranty Statement (Owner's Defect Warranty Rights and Obligations) The California Air Resources Board (CARB), U.S. EPA and periods of time listed below, provided there has been no B&S are pleased to explain the Emissions Control System abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your small... - Page 18 ABOUT YOUR ENGINE WARRANTY Briggs & Stratton welcomes warranty repair and 3. Leaking carburetors, clogged fuel pipes, sticking apologizes to you for being inconvenienced. Any valves, or other damage, caused by using Authorized Service Dealer may perform warranty contaminated or stale fuel. repairs.
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Page 19: Limited Warranty
BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE OWNER WARRANTY POLICY Effective September 1, 2006 LIMITED WARRANTY Briggs & Stratton Corporation will repair or replace, free of charge, any part(s) of the engine that is defective in material or workmanship or both. Transportation charges on product submitted for repair or replacement under this warranty must be borne by purchaser.