Briggs & Stratton Vanguard Diesel 432447 Operator's Manual page 7

FUEL
TYPE OF FUEL TO USE
• THIS ENGINE IS CERTIFIED TO OPERATE
ON DIESEL FUEL.
• Use clean, fresh, diesel fuel with a minimum of 40 cetane.
FUEL LEVEL
• Keep fuel tank full.
• Do not overfill tank.
• Allow space in tank for fuel expansion.
ADDING FUEL
[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.
[2]. Replace cap before starting.
[3]. Check for fuel leaks at fuel filter, injector pump, fuel
pipes, etc.
COOLANT
WARNING
GAUGES
TYPICAL GAUGES
COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE
Indicates coolant temperature
when the starter switch is ON.
Normal range 80°-90° C
(175°-195° F).
Dangerous range above 105° C
(220° F).
HOUR METER
Indicates the total number of hours the
engine has been run.
• 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.
(If Equipped)
CAUTION:
Do not use kerosene or gasoline
instead of diesel fuel. Failure to observe this caution
will damage the engine.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well-ventilated area,
away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat,
and other ignition sources.
• If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting
engine.
• Turn engine OFF and let engine cool at least 2
minutes before removing gas cap.
SPECIFICATIONS
• This engine is water cooled.
• A 50/50% mixture is required of phosphate-free antifreeze and
tap water for heat dissipation, rust resistance and lubrication.
CHANGING & ADDING COOLANT
• Fill radiator to bottom of fill cap seat and between FULL and LOW
in reservoir, if so equipped.
FUEL GAUGE
To minimize condensation, keep fuel
tank full.
FUEL SHUT-OFF
Open valve before starting
engine.
CAUTION:
off valve when engine is transported.
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WARNING
ON
POSITION
To prevent leaking, close fuel shut-