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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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