Briggs & Stratton VANGUARD 300000 Bedienungsanleitung

Operating & MaintenanceInstructionsModel 290000 300000 350000 380000 Series covered in this manualFORM NO. 276343-7/05PRINTED IN U.S.A.© Copyright

10FuelGasoline Powered Engines• Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasoline with aminimum of 85 octane. Fresh fuel prevents gumfrom forming in the fue

11TroubleshootingStarter Handle will Not Pull• Place equipment on flat level surface.• Remove all external equipment/engine loadsbefore starting engin

12MaintenanceRegular maintenance will improve the performance andextend the life of the engine. See any Authorized Briggs& Stratton Dealer for ser

13Air CleanerAll engines have a round air cleaner cartridge. In addition, some engines have a pre-cleaner.Do not use pressurized air or solvents to cl

14Cleaning DebrisDaily or before every use, clean accumulated debris from engine. Keep linkage, springs and controls clean. Keeparea behind and around

15Storage1. Engines stored over 30 days need to beprotected or drained of fuel to prevent gum fromforming in fuel system or on essential carburetorpar

16SpecificationsWe recommend that you use an authorized Briggs &Stratton Service Dealer for all maintenance and serviceof the engine and engine pa

17Warranty InformationBriggs & Stratton Corporation (B&S), the California Air Resources Board (CARB)and the United States Environmental Protec

18Effective July 1, 2004 replaces all undated Warranties and all Warranties dated before July 1, 2004BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE OWNER WARRANTY POLIC

19Briggs & Stratton welcomes warranty repair andapologizes to you for being inconvenienced. AnyAuthorized Service Dealer may perform warrantyrepai

2Safety ReferencesThe safety alert symbol is used to identify safetyinformation about hazards that can result in personalinjury. A signal word (DANG

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3Features1. Oil Fill Cap2. Dipstick3. Fuel Pump (if equipped)4. Spark Plug Wire5. Emission Label and Engine IdentificationModel XXXXXX Type XXXXXX Cod

4SafetyGasoline and its vapors are extremelyflammable and explosive.Fire or explosion can cause severeburns or death.WHEN ADDING FUEL• Turn engine OFF

5Rapid retraction of starter cord(kickback) will pull hand and armtoward engine faster than you canlet go.Broken bones, fractures, bruisesor sprains c

6StartingOil Pressure SwitchIf engine is equipped with oil pressure switch, the switchwill either activate a warning device or stop the enginewhen the

7Stopping1. REWIND (MANUAL) STARTER: Move throttlecontrol (if equipped) to SLOW and then STOPposition.2. ELECTRIC (KEY) STARTER: Move throttle lever(i

8OilCapacityEngine holds approximately 1-1/2 quarts (48 ounces or1.4 liters) when changing oil and oil filter.Oil Recommendation• Use a high quality d

9Changing OilChange oil after first 5 to 8 hours of use, then every50 hours. Change oil every 25 hours when operatingthe engine under heavy load or in