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- Page 1 Operator’s Manual Model 430447 Vanguard Gasoline 433447 580447 583447 589447 ECopyright Briggs & Stratton Corporation Form No. 277108-9/06 BRIGGSandSTRATTON.com Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201 U.S.A. Printed in U.S.A.
- Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety ........Starting and Stopping .
- Page 3 SAFETY WARNING WARNING Gasoline and its vapors are extremely Starting engine creates sparking. flammable and explosive. Sparking can ignite nearby flammable Fire or explosion can cause severe burns gases. or death. Explosion and fire could result. WHEN ADDING FUEL • Turn engine OFF and let engine cool at least 2 minutes •...
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Page 4: Engine Information
SAFETY WARNING WARNING Unintentional sparking can result in If engine is warm DO NOT remove radiator fire or electric shock. cap. Escaping steam can cause burns. Unintentional start-up can result in entanglement, traumatic amputation, • Do not touch hot radiator, or open reservoir when engine is or laceration. - Page 5 ENGINE INFORMATION ENGINE PARTS 1. Thermostat 10. Oil drains 2. Oil filler cap 11. Oil filter 3. Ignition coil 12. Dipstick 4. Electric starter 13. Oil pressure sending unit 5. Oil pan 14. Carburetor 6. Alternator 15. Engine Date Code 7.
- Page 6 OIL CAPACITY Oil capacity, including oil filter, is 3.5 quarts or 3.3 liters. TYPE OF OIL TO USE SAE Viscosity Grades • Use high quality detergent oil classified “For Service SH, SJ” or higher. • Do not use special additives with recommended oils. •...
- Page 7 FUEL TYPE OF FUEL TO USE WARNING • Use clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 85 octane. Fresh fuel prevents gum from forming in the fuel system or on essential carburetor parts. Purchase fuel in quantity that can be used within 30 days.
- Page 8 GAUGES TYPICAL PANEL LIGHTS (If Equipped) WARNING LIGHTS (Typical) Ignition light The ignition light comes on when the starter switch is turned to the ON position, and should be out while engine is running. If ignition light goes out when starter switch is turned to the ON position, check fuse or bulb.
- Page 9 STARTING & STOPPING TO START ENGINE Typical starter switch Typical throttle control [2]. Open throttle control [1]. Insert key into starter [3]. Turn key to START. slightly. switch at OFF position. CAUTION: To prolong starter life, use short starting cycles, not to exceed 15 secs/min.
- Page 10 MAINTENANCE REGULAR MAINTENANCE WILL IMPROVE THE PERFORMANCE AND EXTEND THE LIFE OF THE ENGINE. MORE FREQUENT SERVICE IS REQUIRED WHEN OPERATING IN ADVERSE CONDITIONS. See an Authorized Briggs & Stratton 3/LC 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.
- Page 11 MAINTENANCE DAILY CHECKS continued COOLANT WARNING Coolant level should be between FULL and LOW when engine is cold. If reservoir is dry, it must be filled along with Never remove radiator cap or radiator reservoir radiator . cap while the engine is hot or running. Severe Check coolant level when engine is cold.
- Page 12 MAINTENANCE REGULAR MAINTENANCE continued CHANGING OIL FILTER [1]. Perform this maintenance during oil change main- tenance. Drain engine oil as described for oil change, and remove oil filter. [2]. Before installing new filter, apply to filter gasket fresh, clean oil. [3].
- Page 13 MAINTENANCE VALVE CLEARANCE With No. 1 piston at TDC of compression stroke, check valve Piston Position Cylinder clearances for cylinders shown in chart below. Rotate crank- shaft 360° clockwise to check remaining valves. Adjust in No. 1 piston at TDC, of compres- No.
- Page 14 MAINTENANCE To adjust for correct tension [1]. Loosen the 2 bolts ( HANDLE BELT [2]. Place a handle (or similar object) between the alternator and engine cylinder block. Then move the alternator towards the outside of the engine, until the fan belt deflection conforms to the specified value.
- Page 15 ADJUSTMENTS CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS CARBURETOR THROTTLE Differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or load may require LEVER minor carburetor adjustment. Air cleaner and air cleaner cover must be assembled to carburetor before starting engine. IDLE The carburetor on this engine is low emission. It is equipped MIXTURE VALVE with an idle mixture valve with a limiter (see inset), which allows...
- Page 16 SERVICE PARTIAL LIST OF GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON PARTS Part Part No......... . . 100028 You may locate your nearest Authorized Briggs &...
- Page 17 For Model Series 430447, 433447, 580447 & 583447 which are less than 19 Kw 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) EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY COVERAGE IS APPLICABLE TO 2002 AND LATER ENGINES, WHICH ARE PURCHASED AND USED ELSE- CERTIFIED MODEL YEAR 2002 AND LATER ENGINES, WHICH ARE PUR-...
- Page 18 For Model Series 580447, 583447 & 589447 Which are equal to or more than 19 kW 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 Warranty Rights and Obligations) EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY COVERAGE IS APPLICABLE TO YEAR 2004 AND LATER ENGINES, WHICH ARE PURCHASED AND...
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Page 19: Limited Warranty
BRIGGS & STRATTON 3/LC ENGINE OWNER WARRANTY POLICY Effective January 1, 2006 replaces all undated Warranties and all Warranties dated before January 1, 2006 LIMITED WARRANTY Briggs & Stratton Corporation (B&S) 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.