Vanguard 430447 Operating & Maintenance Instructions

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OPERATING & MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
3 Cylinder Liquid Cooled
Gasoline Model Series
Covered in
This Manual
430447
433447
580447
583447
589447
For future reference, write your Date of Purchase here.

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Briggs & Stratton Corporation
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201
www.briggsandstatton.com
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 Copyright 2003 by Briggs & Stratton Corporation
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Briggs & Stratton does not approve or authorize the use of
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these engines on 3-wheel All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), motor
bikes, aircraft products or vehicles intended for use in
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competitive events. Use of these engines in such applications
could result in property damage, serious injury (including
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paralysis), or even death.
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For location of nearest Authorized B&S 3/LC Service Dealer
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WARNING
1-800-233-3723
Briggs & Stratton Corporation
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201
www.briggsandstratton.com
FORM NO. 275666-11/03
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
01119-87827

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    OPERATING & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 3 Cylinder Liquid Cooled Gasoline Model Series Covered in This Manual 430447 433447 580447 583447 589447 For future reference, write your Date of Purchase here. WARNING TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Information ......
  • Page 2: Safety Information

    BEFORE OPERATING ENGINE • Read entire Operating & Maintenance Instructions AND the instructions for the equipment this engine powers.* • Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury or death. THE OPERATING & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAIN SAFETY INFORMATION TO •...
  • 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 • If there is natural or LP gas leakage in area, do not start •...
  • Page 4: Engine Information

    This is a three cylinder, water cooled engine. Engineers) code J1940 (Small Engine Power & Torque Rating MODEL SERIES 430447, 433447 Procedure) (Revision 2002-05). Given both the wide array of products on which our engines are placed, and the variety of Bore .
  • 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 5. Oil pan sending unit 6. Alternator 14. Carburetor 7. Spark plug 15. Engine Date Code 8.
  • Page 6: Oil

    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 And Coolant

    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 And Stopping

    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

    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: Regular Maintenance

    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: Adjustments

    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: Carburetor Adjustments

    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 And Storage

    ........820263 Resistor spark plug 430447, 433447 ......491055 580447, 583447, 589447 .
  • Page 17: Warranty Information

    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) Emission Control System Warranty Statement (Owner’s Defect Warranty Rights and Obligations)
  • 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) Emission Control System Warranty Statement (Owner’s Warranty Rights and Obligations) EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY COVERAGE IS APPLICABLE TO YEAR 2004 AND LATER ENGINES, WHICH ARE PURCHASED AND...
  • Page 19: Limited Warranty

    This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state and country to country. OUR PRODUCT VANGUARD Major Parts Warranty* Parts & Labor*...

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