272144 Vanguard Twin Cylinder OHV BRIGGS & STRATTON.pdf

Brush retainers can be made from Part #26634
control wire or similar material. The retainer is U
shaped, with two legs 1/2” (13 mm) high (2), 3/4”
(19 mm) long (3), Fig. 22, inset.
1. Install brush spring and brush into holder.
2. Compress brush and spring. Install retainer.
3. Repeat for remaining brushes.
Fig. 24
2. Compress brushes and springs. Assemble
brush retainer to end cap, Fig. 25.
Fig. 22
Axial Compression Brush Spring
Use a brush retainer to hold brushes in place while
assembling the armature to the end cap.
Dimensions for the brush retainer in Fig. 23 are:
(1) – 7/8” (22 mm)
(2) – 2” (51 mm)
(3) – 1” (25 mm)
(4) – 1” (25 mm)
(5) – 1/4” (6 mm) radius
(6) – 2-1/2” (64 mm)
Fig. 25
Assemble Armature
When all parts have been inspected, lightly lubricate
bearings(1) in both end caps with #20 oil, Fig. 26.
1. Install spacer (2) to armature shaft (if equipped).
2. Assemble armature to brush end cap.
3. Remove brush retainer(s).
Fig. 23
1. Install positive (7) and negative (8) brushes with
beveled edge UP in position shown, Fig. 24.
Assemble Housing
Fig. 26
The starter housing (1) has a large notch (3) which
indexes over the insulated terminal, Fig. 27.
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