Vanguard 470000 - Manual (Page 12)

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MAINTENANCE
CHANGING OIL AND OIL FILTER
[1.] With engine OFF but still warm, remove oil drain plug and drain oil into
appropriate receptacle. Reinstall drain plug
[2.] Remove oil filter. Before installing new filter, lightly oil filter gasket with
fresh, clean oil.
[3.] Screw filter on by hand until gasket contacts oil filter adapter. Tighten
1/2 to 3/4 turn more.
[4.] Place engine level. Remove oil fill cap and add fresh oil.
Oil filling procedure: First, add 67 ounces (2 liters). Start and run
engine at idle for 30 seconds. Shut engine off and wait 30 seconds.
Then, add more oil slowly to bring level to Full mark on dipstick. Do
not overfill.
[5.] Replace oil fill cap and dipstick
Change oil and filter after first 50 hours and every 100 hours thereafter.
OIL DRAIN PLUG
OIL FILL
OIL FILTER
П
П
П
FULL
DIPSTICK
CAUTION: Used oil is a hazardous waste product. Dispose of used oil
properly. Do not discard with household waste. Check with your local
authorities, service center, or dealer for safe disposal/recycling facilities.
OIL PRESSURE
If oil pressure drops below 1-4 psi (.1-.2 kg/cm 2 ), an oil pressure switch (if
engine is equipped) will either activate a warning device or stop the engine.
Check oil level with dipstick. If oil level is between ADD and FULL mark on
dipstick, Do not try to restart engine. Contact an Authorized Briggs & Stratton
Service Dealer. Do not operate engine until oil pressure is corrected.
If oil level is below ADD mark on dipstick, add oil to bring level to FULL mark.
Restart engine and check oil pressure. If pressure is normal, continue to
operate engine.
Note: Oil pressure gauge, if engine is equipped, is supplied by manufactur-
er of equipment.
AIR CLEANER
CAUTION:
Do not use pressurized air or solvents to
clean cartridge. Pressurized air can damage cartridge;
solvents will dissolve cartridge.
Clean cartridge every 100 hours. To clean cartridge, gently tap on
end with handle of screwdriver. Replace cartridge every 600
hours. Clean and replace more often under dusty conditions.
[1.] Unlock clamps and remove cover.
[2.] Remove cartridge from air cleaner body, and inspect.
Replace if very dirty or any damage occurs to cartridge.
[3.] Carefully clean out air cleaner cover.
[4.] Install cartridge in body.
[5.] Install cover and lock clamps with rubber valve down.
Model 5400 Safety Filter Installation
Replace cartridge every 600 hours, or with every other air filter
cartridge replacement. To replace cartridge, pull carefully to
remove from air cleaner body, ensure no debris enters engine.
Install new safety cartridge first, then install air filter cartridge over
safety filter.
CLAMPS
AIR
CLEANER
BODY
AIR FILTER
CARTRIDGE
COVER
Model 5400 Safety Filter Installation
SAFETY FILTER
CARTRIDGE
AIR FILTER
CARTRIDGE
AIR
CLEANER
BODY
AIR
CLEANER
BODY