272144 Vanguard Twin Cylinder OHV BRIGGS & STRATTON.pdf
272144 Vanguard Twin Cylinder OHV BRIGGS & STRATTON.pdf
272144 Vanguard Twin Cylinder OHV BRIGGS & STRATTON.pdf
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Final Engine Assembly<br />
• Install muffler and exhaust manifold. Torque to<br />
150 in. lbs. (17 Nm).<br />
NOTE: Models 540000, 610000 torque screws to<br />
180 in. lbs. (20 Nm).<br />
• Install spark plugs. Torque spark plugs to 180 in.<br />
lbs. (20 Nm).<br />
• Install engine into equipment.<br />
• Connect choke and throttle control cables.<br />
• Install oil filter. Refill oil.<br />
• Static-adjust engine governor (see below).<br />
Static Governor Adjustment<br />
Before Running Engine<br />
1. Loosen governor lever nut. Push on governor<br />
lever (1) until throttle is wide open.<br />
CAUTION: Do not bend governor link or distort<br />
governor lever.<br />
2. Use a screwdriver (2) to rotate governor shaft<br />
COUNTERCLOCKWISE as far it will go, Fig. 44.<br />
Torque governor nut to 70 in. lbs. (8 Nm).<br />
3. Perform a dynamic governor adjustment per<br />
Section 1.<br />
<br />
WARNING<br />
AVOID INJURY! Complete the<br />
governor static adjustment BEFORE<br />
starting or running engine.<br />
• Incorrect adjustment could result in engine<br />
overspeeding, causing engine damage,<br />
property damage or personal injury.<br />
• Correct speed is found in the Service Engine<br />
Sales Manual Microfiche, MS-6225 or the<br />
Service Sales Manual, MS-4052.<br />
Fig. 44<br />
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