Briggs & Stratton VANGUARD 582447 - Manual (Page 7)

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FUEL
TYPE OF FUEL TO USE
• THIS ENGINE IS CERTIFIED TO OPERATE
ON DIESEL FUEL.
• Use clean, fresh, diesel fuel with a minimum of 40 cetane.
FUEL LEVEL
• Keep fuel tank full.
• Do not overfill tank.
• Allow space in tank for fuel expansion.
ADDING FUEL
[1]. Remove cap. Fill tank to approximately 1-1/2 inches
below top of neck to allow for fuel expansion. Be careful
not to overfill.
[2]. Replace cap before starting.
[3]. Check for fuel leaks at fuel filter, injector pump, fuel
pipes, etc.
CAUTION: Do not use kerosene or gasoline
instead of diesel fuel. Failure to observe this caution
will damage the engine.
WARNING
• Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well-ventilated area,
away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat,
and other ignition sources.
• If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting
engine.
• Turn engine OFF and let engine cool at least 2
minutes before removing gas cap.
COOLANT
WARNING
• Do not touch radiator or open
radiator cap, or open reservoir
when engine is hot or running.
• Allow engine to cool before
changing or adding coolant.
SPECIFICATIONS
• This engine is water cooled.
• A 50/50% mixture is required of phosphate-free antifreeze and
tap water for heat dissipation, rust resistance and lubrication.
CHANGING & ADDING COOLANT
• Fill radiator to bottom of fill cap seat and between FULL and LOW
in reservoir, if so equipped.
GAUGES
TYPICAL GAUGES
(If Equipped)
COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE
Indicates coolant temperature
when the starter switch is ON.
Normal range 80
°-90° C
(175 °-195° F).
Dangerous range above 105 ° C
(220 ° F).
HOUR METER
Indicates the total number of hours the
engine has been run.
FUEL GAUGE
To minimize condensation, keep fuel
tank full.
FUEL SHUT-OFF
Open valve before starting
engine.
ON
POSITION
CAUTION: To prevent leaking, close fuel shut-
off valve when engine is transported.