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Briggs & Stratton Vanguard Diesel 432447 Operator's Manual
Briggs & Stratton Vanguard Diesel 432447 Operator's Manual

Briggs & Stratton Vanguard Diesel 432447 Operator's Manual

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Operator's Manual
Model 432447
Model 588447
Vanguard
Vanguard
Diesel
Turbocharged Diesel
522447
58A447
582447
ECopyright Briggs & Stratton Corporation
Form No. 277110-3/07
BRIGGSandSTRATTON.com
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201 U.S.A.
Printed in U.S.A.

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Summary of Contents for Briggs & Stratton Vanguard Diesel 432447

  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual Model 432447 Model 588447 Vanguard Vanguard Diesel Turbocharged Diesel 522447 58A447 582447 ECopyright Briggs & Stratton Corporation Form No. 277110-3/07 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 Fuel and its vapors are extremely flam- Running engines produce heat. Engine mable and explosive. parts, especially turbocharger muffler, become extremely hot. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. Severe thermal burns can occur on contact.
  • Page 4: Engine Information

    SAFETY WARNING WARNING Engines give off carbon monoxide, an Unintentional sparking can result in fire odorless, colorless, poison gas. or electric shock. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause Unintentional start-up can result in nausea, fainting or death. entanglement, traumatic amputation, or laceration. •...
  • Page 5: General Information

    Displacement ..... . 850 cc (52.0 cu. in.) MODEL 432447 MODEL 582447, 588447, 58A447 Bore ....... . .
  • Page 6 OIL CAPACITY Oil capacity, including oil filter, is 3.3 liters (3.5 quarts). TYPE OF OIL TO USE SAE Viscosity Grades • Use a high quality detergent oil classified “For Service CF, or CF-4”. • Do not use special additives with recommended oils. •...
  • Page 7 FUEL TYPE OF FUEL TO USE CAUTION: Do not use kerosene or gasoline • THIS ENGINE IS CERTIFIED TO OPERATE instead of diesel fuel. Failure to observe this caution ON DIESEL FUEL. will damage the engine. • Use clean, fresh, diesel fuel with a minimum of 40 cetane. FUEL LEVEL WARNING •...
  • Page 8 GAUGES TYPICAL PANEL LIGHTS (If Equipped) WARNING LIGHTS (Typical) Fuel filter light The fuel filter light comes on when enough water collects in the fuel filter, but should be out when the water is drained. If fuel filter warning light comes on while engine is running, stop engine and drain water from fuel filter.
  • Page 9 STARTING & STOPPING TO START ENGINE [3]. Insert key into starter switch at OFF position. Turn key to ON or HEAT. (GLOW light comes on indicating glow plugs are preheating combustion chamber.) Typical throttle control [1]. Insert key into starter [2].
  • Page 10 MAINTENANCE MORE 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 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 WARNING CHANGING OIL FILTER • Disconnect battery at negative terminal. [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.
  • Page 13 MAINTENANCE FUEL FILTER If the fuel filter warning light comes on while engine is WARNING running, stop engine and drain water from fuel filter. • Disconnect battery at To drain water: negative terminal. [1]. Stop engine. [2]. Place a drain pan under fuel filter and loosen drain plug approximately 1 turn.
  • Page 14 MAINTENANCE FAN BELT ♦ Check condition of fan belt. ♦ Replace if damaged or worn. To check for correct fan belt tension BELT When 10 kg (22 lbs.) of force is pressed at center of span between fan and alternator, there should be 10 to 12 mm (3/8 −...
  • Page 15 ADJUSTMENTS LOCK NUT SPEED CONTROL TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER IDLE SPEED [1]. Move equipment throttle control in SLOW or IDLE SCREW position. [2]. If lever does not contact idle speed screw, loosen casing clamp screw. [3]. Adjust throttle control cable to allow speed control lever to contact idle speed screw.
  • Page 16 SERVICE PARTIAL LIST OF GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON PARTS Part Part No......... . . 100028 Oil filter .
  • Page 17 For Model 432447, 522447 & 582447 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...
  • Page 18 For Model 588447 & 58A447 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 CER- LATER ENGINES, WHICH ARE PURCHASED AND USED ELSEWHERE IN TIFIED MODEL 2001 AND LATER ENGINES, WHICH ARE PURCHASED THE UNITED STATES.
  • 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.