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Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 18544 Manual (281 pages)

Single Cylinder OHV Air-Cooled Engines

Brand: Briggs & Stratton | Category: Engine | Size: 8 MB

Table of Contents

4
- SECTION 2 -Troubleshooting
  3
  - Table of Contents
    4
- Flywheel Removal (26070 0, 261700)
  4
- Measuring Cylinder Bore (All Mode
  4
- Engine Safety
  6
- In the Interest of Safety
  6
- The Safety Alert Symbol
  6
- Additional Precautions
  9
- Briggs & Stratton Numerical Identification System
  10
- Engine Maintenance
  11
- Fuel and Oil Recommendations
  11
- Changing Oil
  12
- Maintenance Schedule
  13
- Air Cleaner Service
  14
- In-Line Fuel Filter Service
  16
- Engine Adjustments
  16
- Armature Air Gap Adjustments
  16
- Carburetor Idle-Mixture Adjustments
  16
- Control Adjustments
  17
- Cooling System Maintenance
  19
- Flywheel Brake Adjustments (104700)
  20
- Governor Adjustments
  20
- Electro-Magnetic Idle down Adjustments
  26
- Spark Plug Maintenance
  27
- Valve Clearance Adjustments
  27
- Combustion Chamber Deposits
  28
Table of Contents

30
- General Information
  
  32
- Systematic Engine Checks
  
  32
- Carburetion
  
  33
- Ignition System
  
  33
  - Spark Test
    33
  - Spark Miss Test
    33
- Compression
  
  34
  - Compression Test
    34
  - SECTION 4 - Exhaust Systems
    35
- Electrical Test Equipment
  
  36
  - Digital Multimeters & Settings
    36
  - AC Volts
    36
  - DC Volts
    36
  - DC Amps over 10 Amps
    36
  - Ohms or Continuity
    36
  - Diode Test
    37
  - AC Amps
    37
  - DC Amps under 10 Amps
    37
  - DC Shunt
    37
  - Tachometers
    37
- Alternator Output Tests
  
  37
  - DC Alternator
    37
  - AC Alternator
    39
  - 1.2 Amp Unregulated Alternator
    39
  - Amp Regulated Alternator
    40
  - 10 AMP Regulated Alternator
    41
  - 10 & 16 Amp Regulated Alternator
    42
  - Dual Circuit Alternator
    44
  - Tri-Circuit Alternator
    45
- Electrical Component Tests
  
  46
  - Diode Test
    46
  - Anti-Afterfire Solenoid Test
    47
  - Batteries
    48
  - Installing a Battery
    48
  - Charge Indicator Test
    48
  - Stop Switch Test
    49
  - Rocker Switch Test (085400, 115400, 117400, 138400, 161400, 185400, 235400, 245400)
    50
- Key & Interlock Switches
  
  51
  - Troubleshooting Five-Terminal Key Switch
    51
    
    Remove Valves ( 050000, 086400, 11 8400, 104700)
    51
  - Troubleshooting Six-Terminal Key Switch
    52
- Low Oil Pressure Switch
  
  52
  - Oil Pressure Switch Test
    53
  - Oil Pressure Test
    53
- Oil Gard® Low-Oil Protection Systems
  
  54
- Starter Motors
  
  57
Section 3 - Engine Disassembly

60
Table of Contents

76
Section 5 - Fuel Systems and Carburetion

88
Section 6 - Governor Systems

134
- Mechanical Governor Systems
  
  136
  - Governor System Operation (Typical)
    136
  - Governed Speed (RPM) Limits
    137
- Governor Components (050000, 118400)
  
  137
  - Governor Component Removal
    137
- Governor Components
  
  137
  - Governor Component Inspection
    138
  - SECTION 10 - Cylinders, Covers & Sumps
    138
  - Governor Component Installation
    139
  - Governor Component Removal
    140
  - Governor Component Inspection
    141
  - Governor Gear Shaft - Remove and Replace
    141
  - Governor Component Installation
    141
- Governor Components (104700, 161400, 260700, 261700, 28Q700)
  
  142
  - Governor Component Removal
    142
  - Governor Component Inspection
    143
  - Governor Crank Bushing Replacement
    143
  - Governor Component Installation
    144
Section 7 - Cylinder Heads and Valves

146
Section 8 - Starters

162
- Rewind Starters
  164
- Electric Starters
  172
Section 9 - Lubrication Systems

178
- System Types
  
  180
  - Oil Dipper
    180
  - Oil Dipper (161400)
    180
  - Oil Slinger (28Q700)
    180
  - Pressure Lubrication (104700, 260700, 261700)
    181
  - Pressure Filtration
    181
- Oil Pump Service
  
  181
  - Oil Pump & Screen Removal/Installation (104700, 260700, 261700)
    181
  - Oil Pump & Screen Removal/Installation (28Q700)
    183
- Oil Gard® System
  
  185
- Oil Gard
  
  186
  - Oil Gard® System (161400)
    186
- 138400 , 185400, 235400, 245400)
  
  186
Section 10 - Cylinders, Covers and Sumps

188
- Removing Covers and Sumps
  
  190
  - Removal: (All Models)
    190
  - Crankshaft Seals (All Models)
    190
- Bearings
  
  190
- Installing Covers and Sumps
  
  201
- Cylinder Bores
  
  204
  - Resizing Cylinder Bores
    204
  - Finishing and Cleaning Cylinder
    206
Gear Reductions

208
Section 12 - Pistons, Rings and Connecting Rods

220
- Mounting Positions (115400, 118400)
  220
- Remove Piston and Connecting Rod
  
  222
  - Piston Removal
    222
  - Piston Ring Removal
    222
- Inspect Piston
  
  223
  - Measure Piston Pin Bore
    223
  - Measure Ring Groove Clearance
    223
  - Measure Piston Ring End Gap
    224
  - Piston Pin Removal
    223
- Inspect Connecting Rod
  
  224
  - Inspect Connecting Rod Bearings
    224
- Assemble Piston and Connecting Rod
  
  224
  - Piston Pin Installation
    224
  - Ring Installations
    225
- Piston Installation (Typical)
  
  226
  - Install Connecting Rod Caps
    227
Section 13 - Final Engine Assembly

230
- General Information
  232
- Model 050000
  232
- Models 085400, 086400, 115400, 117400, 118400, 13840 0, 185400, 235400, 245400
  235
- 235400 , 245400
  237
  - Model 104700
    237
  - Model 161400
    239
  - Models 260700, 261700
    241
  - Model 28Q700
    243
Section 14 - Engine Specifications & Reference Tables

246
- Engine Specifications
  248
- Fastener Torque Specifications
  248
- Model 050000
  248
- Reject Dimensions
  249
- Engine S Pecifications
  251
- Fastener Torque S Pecifications
  251
- Models 085400 & 086400
  251
- Reject Dimensions
  252
- Engine S Pecifications
  254
- Fastener Torque S Pecifications
  254
- Models 115400 & 117400
  254
- Reject Dimensions
  255
- Engine Specifications
  257
- Fastener Torque Specifications
  257
- Model 118400
  257
- Reject Dimensions
  258
- Engine S Pecifications
  260
- Fastener Torque Specifications
  260
- Model 138400
  260
- Reject Dimensions
  261
- Engine Specifications
  263
- Fastener Torque Specifications
  263
- Model 18544
  263
- Reject Dimensions
  264
- Engine Specifications
  266
- Fastener Torque S Pecifications
  266
- Models 235400 & 245400
  266
- Reject Dimensions
  267
- Engine Specifications
  269
- Fastener Torque Specifications
  269
- Model 161400
  269
- Reject Dimensions
  270
- Engine Specifications
  272
- Fastener Torque Specifications
  272
- Model 104700
  272
- Reject Dimensions
  273
- Engine Specifications
  275
- Fastener Torque S Pecifications
  275
- Models 260700 & 261700
  275
- Reject Dimensions
  276
- Engine Specifications
  278
- Fastener Torque S Pecifications
  278
- Model 28Q700
  278
- Reject Dimensions
  279

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Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 18544 Manual (281 pages)

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

General Information

Systematic Engine Checks

Carburetion

Ignition System

Compression

Electrical Test Equipment

Alternator Output Tests

Electrical Component Tests

Key & Interlock Switches

Low Oil Pressure Switch

Oil Gard® Low-Oil Protection Systems

Starter Motors

Section 3 - Engine Disassembly

General Disassembly Steps

Control Brackets

Engine Baffles

Breather Systems

Electric Starter Motors

Magnetron® Ignition Systems

Flywheels

Oil Filter Adapters

Table of Contents

Section 5 - Fuel Systems and Carburetion

Fuel System Cleaning and Inspection

Fuel Tanks, Fittings and Lines

Carburetor Service Procedures

Carburetor Service Procedures

Carburetor Service Procedures (235400, 245400, 28Q700)

Section 6 - Governor Systems

Mechanical Governor Systems

Governor Components (050000, 118400)

Governor Components

Governor Components (104700, 161400, 260700, 261700, 28Q700)

Section 7 - Cylinder Heads and Valves

Rocker Arm Assemblies

Cylinder Head Removal

Valves

Inspect Cylinder Head Components

Cylinder Head Assembly

Installing Cylinder Heads

Install Rocker Arms

Adjust Valve Clearance

Section 8 - Starters

Section 9 - Lubrication Systems

System Types

Oil Pump Service

Oil Gard® System

Oil Gard

138400 , 185400, 235400, 245400)

Section 10 - Cylinders, Covers and Sumps

Removing Covers and Sumps

Bearings

Installing Covers and Sumps

Cylinder Bores

Gear Reductions

Section 12 - Pistons, Rings and Connecting Rods

Remove Piston and Connecting Rod

Inspect Piston

Inspect Connecting Rod

Assemble Piston and Connecting Rod

Piston Installation (Typical)

Section 13 - Final Engine Assembly

Section 14 - Engine Specifications & Reference Tables

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