Vanguard 470000 Series Operating & Maintenance Instructions - Maintenance
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MAINTENANCE
CLEANING DEBRIS
Daily or before every use, clean accumulated debris from engine.
Keep linkage, springs and controls clean. Keep area around and
behind muffler free of any combustible debris.
Model 470000:
Use the handle on the radiator screen to lift off for
cleaning. Clean screen thoroughly and clean radiator fins.
Model 540000:
Remove front carburetor cover, and clean around
intake manifold and carburetor.
CAUTION:
Do not use water to clean engine parts. Water could
contaminate fuel system. Low pressure compressed air may be
used, be careful not to damage radiator fins.
Engine parts should be kept
clean to reduce the risk of over-
heating and ignition of accumu-
lated debris.
WARNING
CLEAN DEBRIS
CLEAN DEBRIS
RADIATOR
SCREEN
HANDLE
CLEAN DEBRIS
FUEL FILTER
PART NO. 807241
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Drain fuel tank or close fuel shut-off
valve before replacing fuel filter.
Otherwise, fuel can leak out,
creating a fire/explosion hazard.
When replacing fuel filter, ensure
clamps are tight and fuel flows into
the same direction as the arrow
marked FLOW.
WARNING
MUFFLER/FUEL SYSTEM
Replacement parts for the muffler
must be the same and installed in
the same position as the original
parts, otherwise fire can occur.
Replacement parts for fuel system
(cap, hoses, tanks, filters, etc.) must be the same as original
parts, otherwise fire can occur.