272144 Vanguard Twin Cylinder OHV BRIGGS & STRATTON.pdf

8. Install end cap, Fig. 47. Torque thru bolts to 70
in. lbs. (8 Nm).
Fig. 44
4. Insert brushes into brush holder, Fig. 45.
5. Compress springs with needle nose pliers and
insert spring behind brushes.
Fig. 47
9. Install solenoid, see “Starter Solenoid.”
RING GEAR SERVICE
NOTE: Ring gear is not replaceable on models
540000, 610000.
1. Mark center of rivets holding the ring gear (1) to
flywheel (4), Fig. 48, with a center punch.
Fig. 45
6. Install brush retainer plate (7), Fig. 46.
7. Assemble rubber seal to starter housing. Be
sure notch in rubber seal (8) is inserted over tab
on housing (9).
2. Drill out rivets using a #13 drill bit.
3. Remove ring gear and clean mounting surface.
4. Attach new gear to flywheel using four screws
(2) and lock nuts (3) provided with gear. Tighten
nuts and screws securely.
Fig. 46
Fig. 48
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