Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 580000, Operator'S Manual

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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:
Engine Power Rating Information
For 3/LC engines, gross power ratings are based on SAE J1995 criteria and net power
ratings are based on SAE J1349 criteria. Actual power output of production engines
installed in applications may vary depending on a number of factors, including the engine
RPM limit of the application, environmental conditions, engine/equipment maintenance,
and other variables.
Operator Safety
Explosion
Toxic Fumes
Moving Parts
Shock
Hot Surface
Kickback
Fire
Fuel Shutoff
Read Manual
Choke
Oil
Fuel
On Off
Wear Eye
Protection
Slow
Fast
SAFETY AND CONTROL SYMBOLS
Hazardous
Chemical Frostbite
Hot Liquid or
Steam
Stop
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 does not approve or authorize the use of these engines
on 3-wheel All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), motor bikes, fun/recreational
go-karts, aircraft products, or vehicles intended for use in competitive
events. Use of these engines in such applications could result in property
damage, serious injury (including paralysis), or even 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.
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
When Adding Fuel
•
Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well-ventilated area.
•
Check fuel lines, tank, cap, and fittings frequently for cracks or leaks.
Replace if necessary.
When Starting Engine
•
Ensure that spark plug, muffler, and air cleaner (if equipped) are in place and
secured.
•
Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.
When Operating Equipment
•
Never start or run the engine with the air cleaner assembly (if equipped) or the
air filter (if equipped) removed.
When Transporting Equipment
•
On Natural/Liquid Petroleum (LP) Gas engines, transport with fuel cylinder
empty or valve closed, or fuel tank disconnected.
When Storing Fuel Or Equipment With Fuel In Tank
•
Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters or other appliances that have
pilot lights or other ignition sources because they can ignite fuel vapors.
Starting engine creates sparking.
Sparking can ignite nearby flammable gases.
Explosion and fire could result.
WARNING
•
If there is natural or LP gas leakage in area, do not start engine.
•
Do not use pressurized starting fluids because vapors are flammable.
Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea, fainting or death.
WARNING
•
Start and run engine outdoors.
•
Do not start or run engine in enclosed area, even if doors or windows are open.
Rotating parts can contact or entangle hands, feet, hair, clothing, or
accessories.
Traumatic amputation or severe laceration can result.
WARNING
•
Operate equipment with guards in place.
•
Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts.
•
Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.
•
Do not wear loose-fitting clothing, dangling drawstrings or items that could
become caught.
Not for Reproduction