Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 185400 User Manual

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Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 185400 Specifications

General

Fuel Type	Gasoline
Cooling System	Air-cooled
Lubrication	Splash
Starting System	Recoil
Compression Ratio	8.5:1
Displacement	570cc
Gross Power	18 HP
Ignition System	Electronic

Summary

Operating & Maintenance Instructions

Safety Precautions

Before Operating Engine

Provides essential safety advice before starting the engine.

Hazard Symbols and Meanings

Oil Recommendations

Check Oil Level

Provides instructions and a table for checking and filling the engine oil.

Fuel Recommendations

Check Fuel Level – Gasoline Engines

Details how to check and fill the fuel tank for gasoline engines.

Starting

Before Starting – LPG / NG Engines

Specific pre-start instructions for LPG/NG fuel engines.

Starting (see fig. 4)

Step-by-step guide for starting gasoline and LPG/NG engines.

Rewind Starter

Instructions for starting the engine using the rewind starter.

Electric Starter

Instructions for starting the engine using an electric starter.

Stopping

Maintenance

Oil Service

Details the procedure for checking and changing the engine oil.

Air Cleaner Service

Spark Plug Service

Adjustments

Carburetor Adjustment – Gasoline Engines

Provides steps for adjusting the carburetor on gasoline engines.

Maintenance Schedule

First 5 Hours

Every 8 Hours or Daily

Storage

Storage Procedures for Gas/LPG/NG Engines

Service

Briggs & Stratton Engine Owner Warranty Policy

Limited Warranty

Outlines the terms and conditions of the limited warranty for Briggs & Stratton engines.

About Your Engine Warranty

Emission Control System Warranty Statement

Briggs & Stratton Emission Control Defects Warranty Provisions