Operator’s Manual Model 432447 522447 582447 BRIGGSandSTRATTON.com Vanguard Diesel Model 588447 58A447 ECopyright Briggs & Stratton Corporation Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201 U.S.A. Vanguard Turbocharged Diesel Form No. 277110-3/07 Printed in U.S.A.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engine Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuel and Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 4 7 8 8 Starting and Stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SAFETY WARNING WARNING Running engines produce heat. Engine parts, especially turbocharger and muffler, become extremely hot. Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. Severe thermal burns can occur on contact. WHEN ADDING FUEL Combustible debris, such as leaves, grass, brush, etc. can catch fire. • Turn engine OFF and let engine cool at least 2 minutes before removing fuel cap. • Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well-ventilated area.
SAFETY WARNING WARNING Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas. Unintentional sparking can result in fire or electric shock. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea, fainting or death. Unintentional start-up can result in entanglement, traumatic amputation, or laceration. • Start and run engine outdoors. • Do not start or run engine in enclosed area, even if doors or windows are open.
ENGINE INFORMATION 1 Diesel 2 13 6 12 7 3 11 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Thermostat Oil filler cap Electric starter Oil pan Alternator Turbo-charged Diesel 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Injector nozzle 10 Glow plug Oil drains Oil filter 9 Dipstick Injector pump Engine Date Code xxxxxxxxx 13. Engine Model & Type number xxxxxx xxxx-xx 4 5 8 15 2 7 8 14 1 3 13 4 5 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Thermostat Oil filler cap Turbocharger Electric starter Alternator Oil pan 6 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
OIL OIL CAPACITY Oil capacity, including oil filter, is 3.3 liters (3.5 quarts). TYPE OF OIL TO USE SAE Viscosity Grades • Use a high quality detergent oil classified “For Service CF, or CF-4”. • Do not use special additives with recommended oils. • Do not mix oil with fuel. • Choose a viscosity according to the table opposite. * CAUTION: This engine is shipped from Briggs & Stratton without oil. Check oil level before starting engine.
FUEL TYPE OF FUEL TO USE CAUTION: Do not use kerosene or gasoline instead of diesel fuel. Failure to observe this caution will damage the engine. • THIS ENGINE IS CERTIFIED TO OPERATE ON DIESEL FUEL. • Use clean, fresh, diesel fuel with a minimum of 40 cetane. FUEL LEVEL WARNING • Keep fuel tank full. • Do not overfill tank. • Allow space in tank for fuel expansion. • Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well-ventilated area, away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and other ignition sources.
GAUGES TYPICAL PANEL LIGHTS (If Equipped) WARNING LIGHTS (Typical) Fuel filter light The fuel filter light comes on when enough water collects in the fuel filter, but should be out when the water is drained. If fuel filter warning light comes on while engine is running, stop engine and drain water from fuel filter. Engine oil pressure light The engine oil pressure light comes on when the starter switch is turned to the ON position and should be out while engine is running.
STARTING & STOPPING TO START ENGINE [3]. Insert key into starter switch at OFF position. Turn key to ON or HEAT. (GLOW light comes on indicating glow plugs are preheating combustion chamber.) Typical throttle control [1]. Insert key into starter switch at OFF position. [2]. Move throttle control to SLOW. Typical starter switch CAUTION: To prolong starter life, use short starting cycles, not to exceed 30 secs./ min. Typical starter switch [4]. When GLOW light goes out, turn key to START.
MAINTENANCE REGULAR MAINTENANCE WILL IMPROVE THE PERFORMANCE AND EXTEND THE LIFE OF THE ENGINE. MORE FREQUENT SERVICE IS REQUIRED WHEN OPERATING IN ADVERSE CONDITIONS. See any Authorized Briggs & Stratton 3/LC Dealer for service. Use only genuine Briggs & Stratton parts. Other parts may not perform as well, may damage the engine, and may result in injury. In addition, use of other parts may void your warranty. DAILY CHECKS Task Perform task at hourly or calendar interval.
MAINTENANCE DAILY CHECKS continued COOLANT WARNING Coolant level should be between FULL and LOW when engine is cold. If reservoir is dry, it must be filled along with radiator. Check coolant level when engine is cold. If engine is warm DO NOT remove radiator cap. Normal water temperature gauge should read between WARNING 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.
MAINTENANCE REGULAR MAINTENANCE continued WARNING CHANGING OIL FILTER [1]. Perform this maintenance during oil change maintenance. Drain engine oil as described for oil change, and remove oil filter. • Disconnect battery at negative terminal. [2]. Before installing new filter, apply to filter gasket fresh, clean oil. [3]. Screw filter on by hand until gasket contacts oil filter adapter. Tighten 1/2 to 3/4 turn more. [4]. Add fresh oil. Follow steps as described for oil change. OIL FILTER [5].
MAINTENANCE FUEL FILTER If the fuel filter warning light comes on while engine is running, stop engine and drain water from fuel filter. To drain water: WARNING [1]. Stop engine. [2]. Place a drain pan under fuel filter and loosen drain plug approximately 1 turn. • Disconnect battery at negative terminal. PRIMING PUMP [3]. Water should drain. If necessary, operate priming pump to drain water, but only until fuel flows from filter. O-RING [4]. Tighten drain plug. [5]. Start engine.
MAINTENANCE FAN BELT ♦ Check condition of fan belt. ♦ Replace if damaged or worn. To check for correct fan belt tension BELT When 10 kg (22 lbs.) of force is pressed at center of span between fan and alternator, there should be 10 to 12 mm (3/8 − 1/2 in.) of belt movement. 10 − 12 mm (3/8 − 1/2 Inch) BELT MOVEMENT To adjust for correct tension [1]. Loosen the 2 bolts ( A and B ). BELT HANDLE [2]. Place a handle (or similar object) between the alternator and engine cylinder block.
ADJUSTMENTS LOCK NUT IDLE SPEED SCREW SPEED CONTROL LEVER TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL [1]. Move equipment throttle control in SLOW or IDLE position. [2]. If lever does not contact idle speed screw, loosen casing clamp screw. [3]. Adjust throttle control cable to allow speed control lever to contact idle speed screw. Ì Ì [4]. Tighten casing clamp screw. TO ADJUST IDLE SPEED [1]. Move equipment throttle control in SLOW or IDLE position. Injector pump [2]. Loosen lock nut. CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS [3].
SERVICE PARTIAL LIST OF GENUINE BRIGGS & STRATTON PARTS Part Part No. Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100028 Oil filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 820314 Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 820263 Fuel filter element . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 820311 SERVICE See an Authorized Briggs & Stratton 3/LC Service Dealer.
For Model 432447, 522447 & 582447 Briggs & Stratton Corporation (B&S), the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S.
For Model 588447 & 58A447 Briggs & Stratton Corporation (B&S), the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S.
BRIGGS & STRATTON 3/LC ENGINE OWNER WARRANTY POLICY Effective January 1, 2006 replaces all undated Warranties and all Warranties dated before January 1, 2006 LIMITED WARRANTY Briggs & Stratton Corporation (B&S) will repair or replace, free of charge, any part(s) of the engine that is defective in material or workmanship or both. Transportation charges on parts submitted for repair or replacement under this warranty must be borne by purchaser.
