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- Page 1 Operator’s Manual Model 350000 Model 290000 Vanguard Vanguard Model 380000 Model 300000 Vanguard Vanguard ECopyright Briggs & Stratton Corporation Form No. 277107-9/06 BRIGGSandSTRATTON.com Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201 U.S.A. Printed in U.S.A.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Safety References SYMBOLS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENGINE: The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety Read information about hazards that can result in personal Fire Manual 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: Features
Features 1. Air Cleaner 9. Rotating Screen 2. Carburetor or LPG / NG Fuel Mixer 10. Emission Label 3. Rewind Starter (if equipped) 11. Engine Identification Model XXXXXX Type XXXXXX Code 4. Blower Housing XXXXXXXX 5. Oil Filter (if equipped) 12. -
Page 4: Safety
Safety WARNING WARNING Gaseous fuels, such as liquid Gasoline and its vapors are extremely petroleum gas (LPG) and natural flammable and explosive. gas (NG), are extremely flammable Fire or explosion can cause severe and can readily form explosive burns or death. air-vapor mixtures at moderate temperatures. - Page 5 WARNING WARNING Running engines produce heat. Engine Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will pull hand and arm parts, especially muffler, become toward engine faster than you can extremely hot. let go. Severe thermal burns can occur on contact. Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains could result.
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Page 6: Oil
Before Starting Oil Capacity Checking and Adding Oil Engine holds approximately 1-1/2 quarts (48 ounces or • Check oil level before starting the engine. 1.4 liters) when changing oil and filter. • Keep oil level at FULL. Do not overfill. Oil Recommendation •... -
Page 7: Fuel
Before Starting Fuel Gasoline Powered Engines Liquid Propane Gas (LPG) • Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasoline with a Natural Gas (NG) Powered Engines minimum of 85 octane. Fresh fuel prevents gum from forming in the fuel system or on essential carburetor parts. -
Page 8: Starting
Starting Oil Pressure Switch If engine is equipped with oil pressure switch, the CAUTION switch will either activate a warning device or stop the engine when the engine runs low on oil. (Read the When operating on LPG fuel, 12 volts MUST be operating instructions supplied by equipment supplied to the connector. -
Page 9: Stopping
Stopping 1. REWIND (MANUAL) STARTER: Move throttle control (if equipped) to SLOW and then STOP WARNING position. • Do not stop engine by moving choke 2. ELECTRIC (KEY) STARTER: Move throttle lever control to CHOKE. Backfire, fire or (if equipped) to SLOW. engine damage could occur. -
Page 10: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Starter Handle will Not Pull WARNING • Place equipment on flat level surface. Rapid retraction of starter cord • Remove all external equipment/engine loads before (kickback) will pull hand and arm starting engine. toward engine faster than you can •... -
Page 11: Maintenance
WARNING Maintenance Unintentional sparking can result Regular maintenance will improve the performance and in fire or electric shock. extend the life of the engine. See any Authorized Briggs & Stratton Dealer for service. Use only genuine Fire or explosion can cause Briggs &... - Page 12 Changing Oil WARNING Change oil after first 5 to 8 hours of use, then every • Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it 100 hours. Change oil every 50 hours when operating away from spark plug. the engine under heavy load or in high temperatures. Changing Oil Filter (if equipped) 1.
- Page 13 Air Cleaner Pre-cleaner To clean pre-cleaner (if equipped), separate it from All engines have a round air cleaner cartridge. In cartridge and wash in liquid detergent and water. addition, some engines have a pre-cleaner. Squeeze dry in a clean cloth. Dual element air cleaner BODY Î...
- Page 14 Cleaning Debris Daily or before every use, clean accumulated debris WARNING from engine. Keep linkage, springs and controls clean. Keep area behind and around muffler free of any combustible debris. • Engine parts should be kept clean to reduce the risk of overheating and ignition of accumulated debris.
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Page 15: Specifications And Emission Information
Technical Information Specifications Engine Power Rating Information We recommend that you use an authorized Briggs & The gross power rating for individual gas engine models is labeled in accordance with SAE (Society of Stratton Service Dealer for all maintenance and service Automotive Engineers) code J1940 (Small Engine of the engine and engine parts. -
Page 16: Storage And Service
Storage 1. Engines stored over 30 days need to be protected or drained of fuel to prevent gum from WARNING forming in fuel system or on essential carburetor parts. When storing fuel or equipment with fuel in tank: • If fuel tank contains oxygenated or reformulated gasoline (gasoline blended with an alcohol or an •... -
Page 17: Warranty Information
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 4. Parts which are scored or broken because an apologizes to you for being inconvenienced. Any engine was operated with insufficient or Authorized Service Dealer may perform warranty contaminated lubricating oil, or an incorrect grade repairs.
- Page 19 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 parts submitted for repair or replacement under this warranty must be borne by purchaser.
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