Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 10V300, Repair Manual

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Foreword
This manual was written to assist engine technicians and service personnel with the maintenance and
repair procedures for Briggs & Stratton® engines. It assumes that persons using this manual have been
properly trained and are familiar with the service procedures for these products, including the proper use
of required tools and the application of appropriate safety practices. Persons untrained or unfamiliar with
these procedures or products should not attempt to perform such work.
Proper maintenance and repair is important to safe, reliable operation of all engines and engine-
driven systems. The maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair procedures described in this manual are
appropriate for the Briggs & Stratton engines described herein. Alternative methods or procedures may
pose risks to both personal safety and engine reliability and are not endorsed or recommended by Briggs
& Stratton.
All information, illustrations, and specifications contained in this manual were based on the data available
at the time of publication. Briggs & Stratton, LLC reserves the right to change, alter, or otherwise improve
the product or the product manuals at any time without prior notice.
Briggs & Stratton offers two complementary publications to enhance understanding of engine technology,
maintenance, and repair. However, neither publication is a substitute for a recognized training program for
engine technicians.
• For consumers, Small Engine and Equipment Maintenance Guide (Part No. CE8155) provides a
comprehensive overview of how small air-cooled engines work, basic troubleshooting, and step-by-
step maintenance procedures.
• For engine technicians and consumers alike, an in-depth study of engine theory and operation can be
found in the textbook Small Engines (Part No. CE8020).
Both publications can be purchased at BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM or through a local Briggs & Stratton
Authorized Service Dealer.
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