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General Information

This manual contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks

associated with engines and how to avoid them. It also contains instructions for the

proper use and care of the engine. Because Briggs & Stratton Corporation does not

necessarily know what equipment this engine will power, it is important that you read and

understand these instructions and the instructions for the equipment.

Save these

original instructions for future reference.

For replacement parts or technical assistance, record below the engine model, type, and

code numbers along with the date of purchase. These numbers are located on your

engine (see the

Features and Controls

page).

Date of purchase:

Engine model:

MM/DD/YYYY

Model:

Code:

Type:

Look for the 2D barcode located on some

engines. When viewed with a 2D--capable

device, the code will bring up our website

where you can access support information

for this product. Data rates apply. Some

countries may not have online support

information available.

Power Ratings:

The gross power rating for individual gasoline engine models is labeled

in accordance with SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) code J1940 Small Engine

Power & Torque Rating Procedure, and is rated in accordance with SAE J1995. Torque

values are derived at 2600 RPM for those engines with “rpm” called out on the label and

3060 RPM for all others; horsepower values are derived at 3600 RPM. The gross power

curves can be viewed at www.BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM. Net power values are

taken with exhaust and air cleaner installed whereas gross power values are collected

without these attachments. Actual gross engine power will be higher than net engine

power and is affected by, among other things, ambient operating conditions and

engine--to--engine variability. Given the wide array of products on which engines are

placed, the gasoline engine may not develop the rated gross power when used in a given

piece of power equipment. This difference is due to a variety of factors including, but not

limited to, the variety of engine components (air cleaner, exhaust, charging, cooling,

carburetor, fuel pump, etc.), application limitations, ambient operating conditions

(temperature, humidity, altitude), and engine--to--engine variability. Due to manufacturing

and capacity limitations, Briggs & Stratton may substitute an engine of higher rated

power for this engine.

Operator Safety

Explosion

Toxic Fumes

Moving Parts

Shock

Hot Surface

Kickback

Fire

Fuel Shutoff

Read Manual

Choke

Oil

Fuel

On Off

Stop

Wear Eye

Protection

Slow

Fast

SAFETY AND CONTROL SYMBOLS

Hazardous

Chemical

Frostbite

The safety alert symbol

is used to identify safety information about hazards that can

result in personal injury. A signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is used with the

alert symbol to indicate the likelihood and the potential severity of injury. In addition, a hazard

symbol may be used to represent the type of hazard.

DANGER

indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,

will result in death or

serious injury.

WARNING

indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,

could result in death or

serious injury.

CAUTION

indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,

could result in minor or

moderate injury.

NOTICE

indicates a situation that

could result in damage to the product.

WARNING

Certain components in this product and its related accessories contain chemicals

known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive

harm. Wash hands after handling.

WARNING

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of

California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

WARNING

Briggs & Stratton Engines are not designed for and are not to be used to power:

fun-karts; go-karts; children’s, recreational, or sport all-terrain vehicles (ATVs);

motorbikes; hovercraft; aircraft products; or vehicles used in competitive events not

sanctioned by Briggs & Stratton. For information about competitive racing products,

see www.briggsracing.com. For use with utility and side-by-side ATVs, please contact

Briggs & Stratton Engine Application Center, 1-866-927-3349. Improper engine

application may result in serious injury or death.

NOTICE:

This engine was shipped from Briggs & Stratton without oil. Before you start

the engine, make sure you add oil according to the instructions in this manual. If you

start the engine without oil, it will be damaged beyond repair and will not be covered

under warranty.

Summary of Contents for 290000 Vanguardv Gasoline

Page 1: ...m No 279771TRI Revision E Model 350000 Vanguardt Gasoline Model 290000 Vanguardt Gasoline Model 380000 Vanguardt Gasoline Model 300000 Vanguardt Gasoline Copyright E 2013 Briggs Stratton Corporation Milwaukee WI USA All rights reserved Briggs Stratton is a registered trademark of Briggs Stratton Corporation ...

Page 2: ...2 VanguardEngines com J O H M P Q S B V N D T U V C 1 L E F A E G I N K W C B R K ...

Page 3: ...3 A C 2 A 3 B C E A B A C C E C D F B F D 4 F A A B 5 6 A B A B B C B 7 D C A ...

Page 4: ...4 VanguardEngines com E D A 8 F D C 9 C B 10 A B B C D 11 A B F E D G 12 C B C D E G F ...

Page 5: ... fuel pump etc application limitations ambient operating conditions temperature humidity altitude and engine to engine variability Due to manufacturing and capacity limitations Briggs Stratton may substitute an engine of higher rated power for this engine Operator Safety Explosion Toxic Fumes Moving Parts Shock Hot Surface Kickback Fire Fuel Shutoff Read Manual Choke Oil Fuel On Off Stop Wear Eye ...

Page 6: ...rding to the manufacturer s instructions Smoke alarms cannot detect carbon monoxide gas DO NOT run this product inside homes garages basements crawlspaces sheds or other partially enclosed spaces even if using fans or opening doors and windows for ventilation Carbon monoxide can quickly build up in these spaces and can linger for hours even after this product has shut off ALWAYS place this product...

Page 7: ... minimum of 87 octane 87 AKI 91 RON High altitude use see below Gasoline with up to 10 ethanol gasohol is acceptable CAUTION Do not use unapproved gasolines such as E15 and E85 Do not mix oil in gasoline or modify the engine to run on alternate fuels Use of unapproved fuels will damage the engine components and void the engine warranty To protect the fuel system from gum formation mix a fuel stabi...

Page 8: ...cles five seconds maximum Wait one minute between starting cycles 10 As the engine warms up move the choke control C to the run position How To Stop The Engine Figure 4 WARNING Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death Do not choke the carburetor to stop engine 1 With the throttle control B in the slow position turn the key switch D...

Page 9: ...tion for oil capacity 1 Remove the dipstick D and wipe with a clean cloth Figure 8 2 Pour the oil slowly into the engine oil fill E Do not overfill After adding oil wait one minute and then check the oil level 3 Install and tighten the dipstick 4 Remove the dipstick and check the oil level It should be at the top of the full indicator F on the dipstick 5 Install and tighten the dipstick How To Ser...

Page 10: ...66 mm Oil Capacity 46 48 oz 1 36 1 42 L Engine Specifications Model 350000 Displacement 34 78 ci 570 cc Bore 2 835 in 72 mm Stroke 2 756 in 70 mm Oil Capacity 46 48 oz 1 36 1 42 L Engine Specifications Model 380000 Displacement 38 26 ci 627 cc Bore 2 972 in 75 5 mm Stroke 2 756 in 70 mm Oil Capacity 46 48 oz 1 36 1 42 L Tune up Specifications Model 290000 300000 Spark Plug Gap 0 030 in 0 76 mm Spa...

Page 11: ...in warranty on Briggs Stratton products Save your proof of purchase receipt If you do not provide proof of the initial purchase date at the time warranty service is requested the manufacturing date of the product will be used to determine the warranty period About Your Warranty Briggs Stratton welcomes warranty repair and apologizes to you for being inconvenienced Any Authorized Service Dealer may...

Page 12: ...could cause the failure of a warranted part and that it is identical in all material respects to the engine described in the manufacturer s application for certification The warranty period begins on the date the engine is originally purchased Two years or for the time period listed in the respective engine or product warranty statement whichever is greater The warranty on emissions related parts ...

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