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Vanguard OHV V-Twin User Manual

Vanguard OHV V-Twin User Manual (191 pages)

Brand: Vanguard | Category: Engine | Size: 16.66 MB

Table of Contents

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1
- Table of Contents
  1
- In the Interest of Safety
  3
- Briggs & Stratton Numerical Identification System
  7
- Fuel and Oil Recommendations
  8
  - Fuel Recommendations
    8
  - Oil Recommendations
    9
- Maintenance and Adjustments Schedule
  9
- Air Cleaner Service
  10
  - Round Air Cleaner
    10
  - Square Air Cleaner
    11
  - Cyclonic Air Cleaner
    11
- Armature Air Gap Adjustment
  12
- Carburetor Adjustments
  12
- Choke Control Adjustment
  17
- Combustion Chamber Deposits
  17
- Cooling System Cleaning
  17
- Crankcase Oil
  18
- Governor Adjustments
  19
  - Static Governor Adjustment
    19
  - Dynamic Governor Adjustment
    19
- Oil Cooler
  23
- Spark Plugs
  23
- Speed Control Wire Adjustment
  24
- Valve Clearance Adjustment
  24
- Overhaul Procedure
  25
  - Disassemble
    25
- Tune up Procedure
  25
  - Inspection and Repairs
    26
  - Reassemble
    26
Section 2 Troubleshooting

28
- Troubleshooting
  28
- Systematic Check
  
  29
  - Ignition
    29
  - Carburetion
    30
  - Compression
    30
- Electrical Systems
  
  33
  - Alternators
    33
    
    Alternator System Diagnosis
    33
    
    Charging System Identification
    34
    
    Equipment Used to Test Alternators
    35
    
    Flywheel Magnet Identification
    35
  - Testing Alternator Output
    36
    
    AC Alternator
    36
    
    DC Alternator
    37
    
    Dual Circuit Alternator
    38
    
    Tri-Circuit Alternator
    39
    
    5 & 9 Amp Regulated Alternator
    41
    
    16 Amp Alternator
    42
    
    20 Amp Regulated Alternator
    44
  - Powerlink System
    46
  - Anti-Afterfire Solenoid
    48
  - Testing Battery
    49
  - Testing Engine Wiring Harness
    51
  - Oil Pressure
    54
  - Panel Kit with Key Switch and Solenoid
    54
  - Starter Motor
    57
    
    Conditions Affecting Starter Motor Performance
    57
    
    Testing
    57
    
    Troubleshooting
    57
    
    Solenoid Test
    58
  - Performance Controle Electronic Governor
    59
    
    Wiring Diagram
    59
    
    Governor Test
    60
    
    Replacing Actuator
    60
- Gaseous-Fueled Engines
  
  62
  - Troubleshooting Guide
    62
  - Carburetor Adjustment
    64
  - LPG-Only Operation
    64
- Equipment Problems Affecting Engine Operation
  
  65
Section 3 Engine Disassembly

66
- Engine Disassembly
  66
Section 4 Fuel Systems and Carburetion

76
- Fuel Systems and Carburetion
  76
  - Fuel Systems
    77
    
    7-Quart Fuel Tank
    77
    
    9-Quart Fuel Tank
    78
    
    Fuel Pump
    79
  - Carburetion
    80
    
    Carburetor Identification
    80
    
    Carburetor Removal
    80
    
    Fuel Filter
    80
    
    Fuel Shut-Off Valve
    80
    
    Aisan Carburetor - Models 290700, 303700, 350700 (after 950930Xx)
    82
    
    Carburetor Service
    82
    
    Mikuni Carburetor - Models 290700, 303700, 350700 (before 951001Xx)
    86
    
    Nikki Carburetor - Models 351700, 351400, 380700, 380400
    91
    
    Nikki Carburetor - Models 290400, 303400, 350400 (after 950731Xx)
    95
    
    Mikuni Carburetor - Models 290400, 303400, 350400 (before 950801Xx)
    100
    
    Nikki Carburetor - Model 540000
    105
    
    Aisan Carburetor - Model 610000
    110
- Governor
  114
Section 6 Cylinder Heads and Valves

120
- Cylinder Heads and Valves
  120
  - Cylinder Head Service
    121
    
    Remove Cylinder Head
    121
  - Parts Identification
    121
    
    Disassembly
    122
    
    Inspect and Repair
    122
    
    Assembly
    124
    
    Install Cylinder Head
    125
    
    Install Push Rods
    125
    
    Install Rocker Arms
    125
Section 7 Starters

126
- Starters
  126
  - General Information
    127
  - STARTER DRIVE SERVICE - Except Models 540000, 610000
    127
    
    C-Ring Style
    128
    
    Roll Pin Style
    128
    
    Steel Pinion Style
    129
  - STARTER MOTOR SERVICE - Except Models 540000, 610000
    129
    
    Dissembly
    129
    
    Inspect Armature Commutator
    130
    
    Inspect Brushes
    130
    
    Assemble End Cap
    131
    
    Replace Brushes
    131
    
    Assemble Armature
    132
    
    Assemble Housing
    132
    
    Install Drive End Cap
    133
  - STARTER MOTOR SERVICE Models 540000, 610000
    133
    
    Starter Solenoid
    133
    
    Pinion Gear
    134
  - Ring Gear Service
    137
  - Rewind Starter Identification
    138
  - Rewind Starter Service
    138
    
    Remove Rewind Starter
    138
    
    Replace Rope
    139
    
    Replace Pulley and Spring - Current Style
    140
    
    Replace Pulley and Spring - Early Style
    141
    
    Install Rewind Starter
    143
- Lubrication Systems
  144
Section 9 Cylinders and Crankcase Covers/Sumps

150
- Cylinders and Crankcase Covers/Sumps
  150
  - Cylinders
    151
    
    Inspect and Measure
    151
    
    Resizing Cylinder
    151
    
    Cleaning
    152
    
    Finishing
    152
  - Engine Bearings
    153
    
    Mag Bearing (after 970430Xx)
    153
    
    Mag Bearing (before 970501Xx)
    153
    
    PTO Ball Bearing
    154
    
    Camshaft Bearings
    155
    
    Oil Seal
    155
    
    PTO Plain Bearing
    155
- Crankshafts and Camshafts
  156
  - Inspect Crankshaft
    157
Section 11 Pistons, Rings and Connecting Rods

160
- Pistons, Rings and Connecting Rods
  160
  - Disassemble
    161
  - General Information
    161
  - Inspect Piston and Piston Rings
    161
  - Assemble Piston and Connecting Rod
    162
  - Inspect Piston Pin and Connecting Rod
    162
  - Assemble Rings to Piston
    163
Section 12 Engine Assembly

164
- Engine Assembly
  164
  - Engine Assembly
    165
  - Install Crankshaft
    165
  - Install Piston and Connecting Rod
    165
  - Install Camshaft
    165
  - Install Oil Pump
    166
  - Install Crankcase Cover or Sump
    166
  - Install Cylinder Heads
    167
  - Install Rocker Arms
    167
  - Install Push Rods
    167
  - Install Starter Motor, Breather, Alternator
    168
  - Install Flywheel
    168
    
    Flywheel - All Models Except POWERLINKE
    168
    
    Torque Flywheel Nut - 290000, 300000, 540000, 610000
    168
    
    Flywheel - POWERLINKE
    169
    
    Install Fan - 350000, 380000
    169
    
    Torque Flywheel Nut - 350000, 380000
    169
  - Install Armatures
    170
  - Install Control Bracket
    170
  - Install Carburetor and Manifold
    170
    
    Vertical Crankshaft
    170
    
    Horizontal Crankshaft
    171
  - Install Blower Housing
    173
  - Install Air Cleaner
    173
    
    Vertical Crankshaft
    173
    
    Horizontal Crankshaft
    174
  - Final Engine Assembly
    176
  - Static Governor Adjustment
    176
Section 13 Engine Specifications

178
- Engine Specifications
  179
- Models 290000, 300000
  179
- Model 350000
  181
- Model 380000
  183
- Models 540000, 610000
  185
- Honing Fixture
  187
- Starter Motor Support Block
  188
- Starter Motor Test Bracket
  188
- Tables
  189
  - Fuel System Identification
    189
  - Carburetor Main Jets
    189
  - Reference Pressures - Gaseous Fuel Engines
    189
  - Diode Failure Diagnosis
    189
  - Crankshaft Grinding Dimensions
    189
  - Drill Size - Decimal Equivalents
    190
  - English to Metric Conversions
    191

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