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Operator’s Manual

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Manual del Operario

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Manuel de l’opérateur

Form No. 279771TRI

Revision: E

Model 350000

Vanguard

t

Gasoline

Model 290000

Vanguard

t

Gasoline

Model 380000

Vanguard

t

Gasoline

Model 300000

Vanguard

t

Gasoline

Copyright

E

2013 Briggs & Stratton Corporation,

Milwaukee, WI, USA. All rights reserved.

Briggs & Stratton is a registered trademark

of Briggs & Stratton Corporation.

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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