Briggs & Stratton VANGUARD 582447 - Manual (Page 11)

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MAINTENANCE
DAILY CHECKS
continued
WARNING
Check coolant level when engine is cold.
If engine is warm DO NOT remove radiator cap.
COOLANT
Coolant level should be between FULL and LOW when
engine is cold. If reservoir is dry, it must be filled along with
radiator.
Normal water temperature
gauge should read between
175 ° and 195° F (80° and 90° C)
when engine is running.
If water temperature rises
above 220 ° F (105° C), idle
engine down for a while. Then stop engine. Once engine
is cooled, check coolant level, fan belt tension and
clogged radiator fins.
WARNING
Never remove radiator cap or radiator reservoir
cap while the engine is hot or running. Severe
thermal burns or injury can occur by escaping
steam or hot engine coolant.
• Stop engine and allow to cool before removing radiator or
reservoir cap.
• To remove reservoir cap after engine is cool, place a thick
cloth over cap and remove it slowly.
• To remove radiator cap after engine is cool, place a thick
cloth over cap and rotate it slowly counter-clockwise to
the first stop. Pressurized steam may emit from the cap,
stand back to avoid injury. Once all pressure is released,
rotate cap counter-clockwise while pushing down on cap
to remove.
REGULAR MAINTENANCE
CHANGING OIL
[1]. Place engine level.
[2]. Disconnect battery at negative terminal.
[3]. With engine OFF but still warm remove oil drain
plug and drain oil into appropriate receptacle.
[4]. Change the oil filter. See “Changing Oil Filter”.
[5]. Reinstall drain plug and torque to 352 kg-cm
(25.5 ft-lb).
[6]. Refill engine with new oil. Fill to FULL mark on
dipstick with new oil. Replace oil cap.
Caution: Do not overfill.
[7]. Start and run engine at idle for 5 minutes.
[8]. Stop engine, and wait 3 minutes. Then re-check oil
level.
[9]. If required, add oil to bring level to F mark on
dipstick.
[10]. Check for leaks.
WARNING
• Disconnect battery at negative terminal.
OIL DRAIN PLUG
OIL FILTER
OIL DRAIN PLUG
Oil drain/Oil filter