Start And Stop Engine; Maintenance - Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 10V000 Operator's Manual

High Altitude
At altitudes over 5,000 feet (1524 meters), a minimum 85 octane/85 AKI (89 RON)
gasoline is acceptable.
For carbureted engines, high altitude adjustment is required to maintain performance.
Operation without this adjustment will cause decreased performance, increased fuel
consumption, and increased emissions. Contact a Briggs & Stratton Authorized Service
Dealer for high altitude adjustment information. Operation of the engine at altitudes
below 2,500 feet (762 meters) with the high altitude adjustment is not recommended.
For Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) engines, no high altitude adjustment is necessary.
Add Fuel
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
When adding fuel
• Turn engine off and let engine cool at least 2 minutes before removing the fuel
cap.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well-ventilated area.
• Do not overfill fuel tank. To allow for expansion of the fuel, do not fill above the
bottom of the fuel tank neck.
• Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and other ignition
sources.
• Check fuel lines, tank, cap, and fittings frequently for cracks or leaks. Replace if
necessary.
• If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine.
1. Clean the fuel cap area of dirt and debris. Remove the fuel cap.
2. Fill the fuel tank (A, Figure 15) with fuel. To allow for expansion of the fuel, do not
fill above the bottom of the fuel tank neck (B).
3. Install the fuel cap.

Start and Stop Engine

See Figure: 16
Start Engine
WARNING
Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will pull hand and arm toward
engine faster than you can let go.
Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains could result.
• When starting engine, pull the starter cord slowly until resistance is felt and then
pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
When Starting Engine
• Ensure that spark plug, muffler, fuel cap and air cleaner (if equipped) are in place
and secured.
• Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.
• If engine floods, set choke (if equipped) to OPEN or RUN position, move throttle
(if equipped) to FAST position and crank until engine starts.
WARNING
POISONOUS GAS HAZARD. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a
poisonous gas that could kill you in minutes. You CANNOT see it, smell it, or
taste it. Even if you do not smell exhaust fumes, you could still be exposed to
carbon monoxide gas. If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using this
product, shut it off and get to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. See a doctor. You may
have carbon monoxide poisoning.
• Operate this product ONLY outside far away from windows, doors and vents to
reduce the risk of carbon monoxide gas from accumulating and potentially being
drawn towards occupied spaces.
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• Install battery-operated carbon monoxide alarms or plug-in carbon monoxide
alarms with battery back-up according to the manufacturer's instructions. Smoke
alarms cannot detect carbon monoxide gas.
• DO NOT run this product inside homes, garages, basements, crawlspaces,
sheds, or other partially-enclosed spaces even if using fans or opening doors and
windows for ventilation. Carbon monoxide can quickly build up in these spaces
and can linger for hours, even after this product has shut off.
• ALWAYS place this product downwind and point the engine exhaust away from
occupied spaces.
NOTICE This engine was shipped from Briggs & Stratton without oil. Before you
start the engine, make sure you add oil according to the instructions in this manual.
If you start the engine without oil, it will be damaged beyond repair and will not be
covered under warranty.
Note: Equipment may have remote controls. See the equipment manual for location
and operation of remote controls.
1. Check the engine oil. See the Check Oil Level section.
2. Make sure equipment drive controls, if equipped, are disengaged.
3. Move the throttle control / TransportGuard® (A, Figure 16) to the FAST or RUN
position. Operate the engine in the FAST or RUN position.
4. Move the choke control (B, Figure 16) to the CLOSED position.
Note: Choke is usually unnecessary when restarting a warm engine.
5. Rewind Start, if equipped: Firmly hold the starter cord handle (C, Figure 16).
Pull the starter cord handle slowly until resistance is felt, then pull rapidly.
WARNING
Rapid retraction of the starter cord (kickback) will pull your hand and arm toward the
engine faster than you can let go. Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains could
result. When starting engine, pull the starter cord slowly until resistance is felt and
then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
6. Electric Start, if equipped: Turn the electric start switch (D, Figure 16) to the
START position.
NOTICE To extend the life of the starter, use short starting cycles (five seconds
maximum). Wait one minute between starting cycles.
7. As the engine warms up, move the choke control (B, Figure 16) to the OPEN
position.
Note: If the engine does not start after repeated attempts, contact a local dealer or go
to VanguardEngines.com or call 1-800-999-9333 (in USA).
Stop Engine
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
• Do not choke the carburetor to stop the engine.
Throttle Control / TransportGuard®: Move the throttle control / TransportGuard® (A,
Figure 16) to the OFF or STOP position.
Note: When the throttle control / TransportGuard® is in the OFF or STOP position, the
fuel valve is in the OFF position. Always move the throttle control / TransportGuard® to
the OFF or STOP position when transporting equipment.
Note: The key (D, Figure 16) does not stop the engine, the key only starts the engine. To
keep children from starting the engine, always remove the key (D) when not in use.

Maintenance

NOTICE If the engine is tipped during maintenance, the fuel tank, if mounted on
engine, must be empty and the spark plug side must be up. If the fuel tank is not
empty and if the engine is tipped in any other direction, it may be difficult to start due
to oil or gasoline contaminating the air filter and/or the spark plug.
WARNING
When performing maintenance that requires the unit to be tipped, the fuel tank, if
mounted on the engine, must be empty or fuel can leak out and result in a fire or
explosion.
We recommend that you see any Briggs & Stratton Authorized Service Dealer for all
maintenance and service of the engine and engine parts.
NOTICE
All the components used to build this engine must remain in place for
proper operation.
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