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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The crankcase capacity of <strong>Vanguard</strong> V-<strong>Twin</strong><br />
engines is approximately:<br />
• All (except Model 540000) – 48 oz. (1.4<br />
liters) with filter<br />
• Models 540000, 610000 – 79 oz. (2.3<br />
liters) with filter<br />
• Models 540000, 610000 – 71 oz. (2.1<br />
liters) without filter<br />
NOTE: When checking oil level, screw the dipstick<br />
all the way in for accurate readings.<br />
7. Start engine. Run at IDLE for 30 seconds and<br />
stop engine. Recheck oil level and add if<br />
required. Restart engine and check for oil leaks.<br />
Governor Adjustments<br />
CAUTION<br />
AVOID INJURY! Complete the<br />
governor static adjustment BEFORE<br />
starting or running engine.<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. Torque<br />
governor nut to 70 in. lbs. (8 Nm).<br />
3. Install throttle and choke control cables and<br />
check for proper operation.<br />
Dynamic Governor Adjustment<br />
NOTE: Carburetor mixture adjustments must be<br />
made before adjusting governed idle,<br />
throttle restrictor and top no-load RPM.<br />
• Tools Required, Fig. 31:<br />
Tachometer #19200 (1) or #19389 (3)<br />
Tang bender #19352 (2)<br />
• Incorrect adjustment could result in engine<br />
overspeeding, causing engine damage,<br />
property damage or personal injury.<br />
Static Governor Adjustment<br />
(Before Running Engine)<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
1. Loosen governor lever nut. Push on governor<br />
lever (1) until throttle is wide open, Fig. 30.<br />
Fig. 31<br />
<br />
Manual Friction and Remote Speed Controls<br />
Governor spring is installed in #1 hole (3) in governor<br />
lever, Fig. 32.<br />
Fig. 30<br />
<br />
Start and run engine for approximately 5 minutes to<br />
allow engine to warm up.<br />
1. Move control lever to SLOW position.<br />
2. Use tool #19352 (1) to bend governed idle tang<br />
(2) to obtain RPM shown:<br />
a. 1750 RPM – Governed Idle Spring #805453<br />
(RED).<br />
b. 1100 RPM – Governed Idle Spring #805454<br />
(WHITE).<br />
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