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Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 118400 Manual (281 pages)

Single Cylinder OHV Air-Cooled Engines

Brand: Briggs & Stratton | Category: Engine | Size: 8.25 MB

Table of Contents

4
- SECTION 2 -Troubleshooting
  3
  - Table of Contents
    4
- Flywheel Removal (26070 0, 261700)
  4
- Measuring Cylinder Bore (All Mode
  4
- Engine Safety
  6
- In the Interest of Safety
  6
- The Safety Alert Symbol
  6
- Additional Precautions
  9
- Briggs & Stratton Numerical Identification System
  10
- Engine Maintenance
  11
- Fuel and Oil Recommendations
  11
- Changing Oil
  12
- Maintenance Schedule
  13
- Air Cleaner Service
  14
- In-Line Fuel Filter Service
  16
- Engine Adjustments
  16
- Armature Air Gap Adjustments
  16
- Carburetor Idle-Mixture Adjustments
  16
- Control Adjustments
  17
- Cooling System Maintenance
  19
- Flywheel Brake Adjustments (104700)
  20
- Governor Adjustments
  20
- Electro-Magnetic Idle down Adjustments
  26
- Spark Plug Maintenance
  27
- Valve Clearance Adjustments
  27
- Combustion Chamber Deposits
  28
Table of Contents

30
- General Information
  
  32
- Systematic Engine Checks
  
  32
- Carburetion
  
  33
- Ignition System
  
  33
  - Spark Test
    33
  - Spark Miss Test
    33
- Compression
  
  34
  - Compression Test
    34
  - SECTION 4 - Exhaust Systems
    35
- Electrical Test Equipment
  
  36
  - Digital Multimeters & Settings
    36
  - AC Volts
    36
  - DC Volts
    36
  - DC Amps over 10 Amps
    36
  - Ohms or Continuity
    36
  - Diode Test
    37
  - AC Amps
    37
  - DC Amps under 10 Amps
    37
  - DC Shunt
    37
  - Tachometers
    37
- Alternator Output Tests
  
  37
  - DC Alternator
    37
  - AC Alternator
    39
  - 1.2 Amp Unregulated Alternator
    39
  - Amp Regulated Alternator
    40
  - 10 AMP Regulated Alternator
    41
  - 10 & 16 Amp Regulated Alternator
    42
  - Dual Circuit Alternator
    44
  - Tri-Circuit Alternator
    45
- Electrical Component Tests
  
  46
  - Diode Test
    46
  - Anti-Afterfire Solenoid Test
    47
  - Batteries
    48
  - Installing a Battery
    48
  - Charge Indicator Test
    48
  - Stop Switch Test
    49
  - Rocker Switch Test (085400, 115400, 117400, 138400, 161400, 185400, 235400, 245400)
    50
- Key & Interlock Switches
  
  51
  - Troubleshooting Five-Terminal Key Switch
    51
    
    Remove Valves ( 050000, 086400, 11 8400, 104700)
    51
  - Troubleshooting Six-Terminal Key Switch
    52
- Low Oil Pressure Switch
  
  52
  - Oil Pressure Switch Test
    53
  - Oil Pressure Test
    53
- Oil Gard® Low-Oil Protection Systems
  
  54
- Starter Motors
  
  57
Section 3 - Engine Disassembly

60
Table of Contents

76
Section 5 - Fuel Systems and Carburetion

88
Section 6 - Governor Systems

134
- Mechanical Governor Systems
  
  136
  - Governor System Operation (Typical)
    136
  - Governed Speed (RPM) Limits
    137
- Governor Components (050000, 118400)
  
  137
  - Governor Component Removal
    137
- Governor Components
  
  137
  - Governor Component Inspection
    138
  - SECTION 10 - Cylinders, Covers & Sumps
    138
  - Governor Component Installation
    139
  - Governor Component Removal
    140
  - Governor Component Inspection
    141
  - Governor Gear Shaft - Remove and Replace
    141
  - Governor Component Installation
    141
- Governor Components (104700, 161400, 260700, 261700, 28Q700)
  
  142
  - Governor Component Removal
    142
  - Governor Component Inspection
    143
  - Governor Crank Bushing Replacement
    143
  - Governor Component Installation
    144
Section 7 - Cylinder Heads and Valves

146
Section 8 - Starters

162
- Rewind Starters
  164
- Electric Starters
  172
Section 9 - Lubrication Systems

178
- System Types
  
  180
  - Oil Dipper
    180
  - Oil Dipper (161400)
    180
  - Oil Slinger (28Q700)
    180
  - Pressure Lubrication (104700, 260700, 261700)
    181
  - Pressure Filtration
    181
- Oil Pump Service
  
  181
  - Oil Pump & Screen Removal/Installation (104700, 260700, 261700)
    181
  - Oil Pump & Screen Removal/Installation (28Q700)
    183
- Oil Gard® System
  
  185
- Oil Gard
  
  186
  - Oil Gard® System (161400)
    186
- 138400 , 185400, 235400, 245400)
  
  186
Section 10 - Cylinders, Covers and Sumps

188
- Removing Covers and Sumps
  
  190
  - Removal: (All Models)
    190
  - Crankshaft Seals (All Models)
    190
- Bearings
  
  190
- Installing Covers and Sumps
  
  201
- Cylinder Bores
  
  204
  - Resizing Cylinder Bores
    204
  - Finishing and Cleaning Cylinder
    206
Gear Reductions

208
Section 12 - Pistons, Rings and Connecting Rods

220
- Mounting Positions (115400, 118400)
  220
- Remove Piston and Connecting Rod
  
  222
  - Piston Removal
    222
  - Piston Ring Removal
    222
- Inspect Piston
  
  223
  - Measure Piston Pin Bore
    223
  - Measure Ring Groove Clearance
    223
  - Measure Piston Ring End Gap
    224
  - Piston Pin Removal
    223
- Inspect Connecting Rod
  
  224
  - Inspect Connecting Rod Bearings
    224
- Assemble Piston and Connecting Rod
  
  224
  - Piston Pin Installation
    224
  - Ring Installations
    225
- Piston Installation (Typical)
  
  226
  - Install Connecting Rod Caps
    227
Section 13 - Final Engine Assembly

230
- General Information
  232
- Model 050000
  232
- Models 085400, 086400, 115400, 117400, 118400, 13840 0, 185400, 235400, 245400
  235
- 235400 , 245400
  237
  - Model 104700
    237
  - Model 161400
    239
  - Models 260700, 261700
    241
  - Model 28Q700
    243
Section 14 - Engine Specifications & Reference Tables

246
- Engine Specifications
  248
- Fastener Torque Specifications
  248
- Model 050000
  248
- Reject Dimensions
  249
- Engine S Pecifications
  251
- Fastener Torque S Pecifications
  251
- Models 085400 & 086400
  251
- Reject Dimensions
  252
- Engine S Pecifications
  254
- Fastener Torque S Pecifications
  254
- Models 115400 & 117400
  254
- Reject Dimensions
  255
- Engine Specifications
  257
- Fastener Torque Specifications
  257
- Model 118400
  257
- Reject Dimensions
  258
- Engine S Pecifications
  260
- Fastener Torque Specifications
  260
- Model 138400
  260
- Reject Dimensions
  261
- Engine Specifications
  263
- Fastener Torque Specifications
  263
- Model 18544
  263
- Reject Dimensions
  264
- Engine Specifications
  266
- Fastener Torque S Pecifications
  266
- Models 235400 & 245400
  266
- Reject Dimensions
  267
- Engine Specifications
  269
- Fastener Torque Specifications
  269
- Model 161400
  269
- Reject Dimensions
  270
- Engine Specifications
  272
- Fastener Torque Specifications
  272
- Model 104700
  272
- Reject Dimensions
  273
- Engine Specifications
  275
- Fastener Torque S Pecifications
  275
- Models 260700 & 261700
  275
- Reject Dimensions
  276
- Engine Specifications
  278
- Fastener Torque S Pecifications
  278
- Model 28Q700
  278
- Reject Dimensions
  279

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Table of Contents

General Information

Systematic Engine Checks

Carburetion

Ignition System

Compression

Electrical Test Equipment

Alternator Output Tests

Electrical Component Tests

Key & Interlock Switches

Low Oil Pressure Switch

Oil Gard® Low-Oil Protection Systems

Starter Motors

Section 3 - Engine Disassembly

General Disassembly Steps

Control Brackets

Engine Baffles

Breather Systems

Electric Starter Motors

Magnetron® Ignition Systems

Flywheels

Oil Filter Adapters

Table of Contents

Section 5 - Fuel Systems and Carburetion

Fuel System Cleaning and Inspection

Fuel Tanks, Fittings and Lines

Carburetor Service Procedures

Carburetor Service Procedures

Carburetor Service Procedures (235400, 245400, 28Q700)

Section 6 - Governor Systems

Mechanical Governor Systems

Governor Components (050000, 118400)

Governor Components

Governor Components (104700, 161400, 260700, 261700, 28Q700)

Section 7 - Cylinder Heads and Valves

Rocker Arm Assemblies

Cylinder Head Removal

Valves

Inspect Cylinder Head Components

Cylinder Head Assembly

Installing Cylinder Heads

Install Rocker Arms

Adjust Valve Clearance

Section 8 - Starters

Section 9 - Lubrication Systems

System Types

Oil Pump Service

Oil Gard® System

Oil Gard

138400 , 185400, 235400, 245400)

Section 10 - Cylinders, Covers and Sumps

Removing Covers and Sumps

Bearings

Installing Covers and Sumps

Cylinder Bores

Gear Reductions

Section 12 - Pistons, Rings and Connecting Rods

Remove Piston and Connecting Rod

Inspect Piston

Inspect Connecting Rod

Assemble Piston and Connecting Rod

Piston Installation (Typical)

Section 13 - Final Engine Assembly

Section 14 - Engine Specifications & Reference Tables

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