272144 Vanguard Twin Cylinder OHV BRIGGS & STRATTON.pdf

NOTE: Install the supports over the governor
control bracket, one side at a time to avoid
disturbing the governor adjustment. Install
the screws in the same order as removed.
3. Install the fuel tank base plate. Torque screws to
140 in. lbs. (16 Nm).
4. Install the air cleaner base. Torque screws (1),
Fig. 5 to 60 in. lbs. (7 Nm). Connect the breather
tube.
9 Quart Fuel Tank
Removal
1. Remove air cleaner cover knobs (1) and cover
(2), Fig. 7.
Fig. 7
2. Remove air cleaner nut (3), top plate (4) and air
cleaner element, Fig. 8.
Fig. 5
5. Connect the fuel line to the carburetor. Install the
fuel tank. Torque screws (2) and shoulder bolts
(3) (PTO side) to 140 in. lbs. (16 Nm), Fig. 6.
Fig. 8
3. Turn the fuel shut-off to the OFF position.
4. Remove 2 shoulder bolts (5) from each side of
the fuel tank, Fig. 9.
Fig. 6
6. Connect the fuel shut-off valve link. Slide the
looped end of the link over the knob on the fuel
valve. Tighten the screw securely.
7. Install the air cleaner element, top plate and nut.
8. Install the top cover plate and knob.
Fig. 9
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