General Information; Operator Safety; Recycling Information - Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 540000 Manual Del Operador

General Information

This manual contains the safety information about the hazards and risks related to
the engine and how to prevent them. It also contains the correct operation and
maintenance of this engine. It is important that you read, understand, and obey these
instructions. Keep this manual for future reference.
NOTE: The figures and illustrations in this manual are for information only and can be
different from your model. Use the figures that align with your engine configuration. If it is
necessary, speak to an Authorized Service Dealer.
Record the date of purchase, engine model, type, trim, and the engine serial number
for replacement parts. These numbers are on your engine. Refer to the Features and
Controls section.
Date of Purchase
Engine Model - Type - Trim
Engine Serial Number
European Office Contact Information
For questions related to European emissions, contact our European office at:
Max-Born-Straße 2, 68519 Viernheim, Germany.
European Union (EU) Stage V (5): Carbon
Dioxide (CO2) Values
Enter CO2 in the search window on BriggsandStratton.com to find carbon dioxide values
of Briggs & Stratton EU Type-Approval Certificate engines.

Operator Safety

Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words
The safety alert symbol identifies safety information about hazards that could
result in personal injury. A signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is used to
indicate the likelihood and the potential severity of injury. In addition, a hazard symbol
is used to represent the type of hazard.
DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate
injury.
NOTICE indicates information considered important but not hazard-related.
Hazard Symbols and Meanings
Safety information about
hazards that can result in
personal injury.
Fire Hazard
Shock Hazard
Hot Surface Hazard
Amputation Hazard -
Moving Parts
Safety Messages
WARNING
This product can expose you to chemicals including gasoline engine exhaust, which is
known to the State of California to cause cancer, and carbon monoxide, which is known
to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more
information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
WARNING
Briggs & Stratton® Engines are not designed for and are not to be used to power:
fun-karts; go-karts; children's, recreational, or sport all-terrain vehicles (ATVs);
motorbikes; hovercraft; aircraft products; or vehicles used in competitive events not
sanctioned by Briggs & Stratton. For information about competitive racing products, see
www.briggsracing.com. For use with utility and side-by-side ATVs, please contact Briggs
& Stratton Power Application Center, 1-866-927-3349. Incorrect engine use could result
in serious injury or death.

Recycling Information

Features and Controls
Engine Controls
Compare the callout letters in Figures 1, 2, 3, and 4 to the engine controls in the list that
follows:
A.
B.
C. Air Cleaner, Cyclonic
D. Oil Tank
E.
F.
G. Oil Filter
H. Oil Drain
I.
J.
K.
L.
M. Regulator / Rectifier
N. Carburetor - Carburetor Models
O. Carburetor Cover - Carburetor Models
Read and understand the
Operator's Manual before P.
operating or servicing the
Q. Breather / Breather Tube
unit.
R. Fuel Pump - EFI Models
S.
Explosion Hazard
T.
U. Muffler (if installed)
Engine Control Symbols and Meanings
Toxic Fume Hazard
Kickback Hazard
Fuel Level - Maximum
Do Not Overfill
Recycle all cartons, boxes, used oil, and batteries as
specified by government regulations.
Engine Identification Numbers Model - Type - Code
Spark Plug
Dipstick
Oil Fill Cap
Oil Pressure Sensor
Finger Guard
Electric Starter
Starter Solenoid
Choke Control (if installed) - Carburetor Models
Fuel Filter (if installed)
Oxygen Sensor - EFI Models
Engine Speed - FAST
Engine Speed - STOP
Engine Start
Choke CLOSED
Engine Speed - SLOW
ON - OFF
Engine Start
Choke OPEN
5