
Basic engine troubleshooting and maintenance
Air filter
low profile style found on 35/36 models
Briggs part numbers
Air filter 692519
Foam wrap- Filter precleaner 692520
Competitor brands
K&N E-4665
Fram CA7726
Wix 42359
AC Delco A1500c
Napa 2359
Purolator a25243
Round canister style found on 31/32 models
Briggs part numbers
Outer Air filter 841497
Inner Air Filter 821136
Competitor brand outer air filter
Fram Ca9550
Wix 46438
Napa 6438
Competitor brand inner air filter
Fram CA9550SY
Wix 42985
Napa 2985
Fuel Filter
Briggs 691035
Ac Delco GF505
Napa 3011
Wix 33011
SPARK PLUGS
AUTOLITE APP3923 or AP3923- gapped at 0.35 according to Deadbird8 and others....
Champion-RC14YC
NGK-ZFR5F-11
BOSCH-7527 or FR8 DC
Briggs advises that the plugs be gapped at .030
Oil Filters
Briggs 842921
briggs 492932S
Ac Delco PF13
Napa 1348
Wix 51348
Compression Check
http://www.youfixcars.com/engine-compression-test.html#Basic how to
1. disable ingition
2. disable fuel system
3. remove spark plugs
4. prop throttle wide open
5. attach compression gauge
6. crank engine 4 revolutions
7. record reading
8. use pressure relif to remove pressure
9. move onto next cylinder
Leak down test eplained
http://www.carcraft.com/techarticles/11 ... index.htmlValve Adjustment
http://www.allmudmotors.com/blogs/how-t ... 5-vanguardBriggs operators manual 35 HP horizontal shaft
http://bsintek.basco.com/BriggsDocument ... 0HsjhJvcv4Briggs part list for 35 HP Horizontal Shaft
http://bsintek.basco.com/BriggsDocument ... lwEVJ1DajIBriggs operators manual 36 HP vertical shaft
http://bsintek.basco.com/BriggsDocument ... KT9FzXFix2Briggs part list for 36 HP Vertical Shaft
http://bsintek.basco.com/BriggsDocument ... rvFVJ1DajIRecommended Maintenance Schedule for Vanguardâ„¢ Engines
First 5 Hours Change oil
Every 8 Hours or Daily Check engine oil level Clean area around muffler and controls
Every 50 Hours or Annually Change engine oil Check muffler and spark arrester
Every 100 Hours or Annually Clean air filter *
Change engine oil and filter
Check muffler and spark arrester Clean pre-cleaner (if equipped) *
Replace spark plug
Check valve clearance **
Every 400 Hours or Annually Change air filter
Clean air cooling system * Replace fuel filter
Clean oil cooler fins *
Gator-Tail Owners Manual
http://www.gator-tail.com/pdfs/GT%20Own ... %20PDF.pdfProDrive Owners Manual
http://prodriveoutboards.com/images/Pro ... nual08.pdf