Maintenance - Briggs & Stratton Vanguard Diesel 432447 Operating & Maintenance Instructions

MAINTENANCE

REGULAR MAINTENANCE WILL IMPROVE THE PERFORMANCE AND EXTEND THE LIFE OF THE ENGINE.
FREQUENT SERVICE IS REQUIRED WHEN OPERATING IN ADVERSE CONDITIONS.
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.
Task
Perform
task at
hourly or
calendar
interval.
Check oil
4
level
Check for
4
oil leaks
4*
Change oil
Change oil
filter
Check
4
coolant
Change
coolant
Check
4
fan belt
Service
4*
air cleaner
Check valve
clearance
Check
battery
electrolyte
Change fuel
filter element
* Perform first maintenance operation after 50
hours. All subsequent maintenance performed at
this interval, unless specified. Service more often
when operating under heavy load or in high
temperatures.
** Replace after every 600 hours of operation.
Service more often when operating under heavy
load or in high temperature.
*** Perform annually if operated less than 100 hours.
**** Follow manufacturer's maintenance schedule if
non-B&S D approved part is used.
4***
4*
4
4**
4
4
4
DAILY CHECKS
OIL
Before starting engine, check oil for correct level.
See page 7 of this manual for instructions on checking
and adding oil.
CAUTION:
Used oil is a hazardous waste product.
Dispose of used oil properly. Do not discard
with household waste. Check with your local
authorities, service center, or dealer for safe
disposal/recycling facilities.
COOLANT
Coolant level should be between FULL and LOW when
engine is cold. If reservoir is dry, it must be filled along
with radiator .
WARNING
WARNING
If water temperature rises above 220 F (105 C),
idle engine down for a while. Then stop engine.
Once engine is cooled, check coolant level, fan belt
tension and clogged radiator fins.
12
MORE
Check coolant level when
engine is cold.
If engine is warm DO NOT
remove radiator cap.
Normal water tempera-
ture gauge should read
between 175 and 195
F (80 and 90 C) when
engine is running.