If gasoline in the engine has not been treated with a fuel stabilizer, it must be drained
into an approved container. Run the engine until it stops from lack of fuel. The use of a
fuel stabilizer in the storage container is recommended to maintain freshness.
Engine Oil
While the engine is still warm, change the engine oil. See the Change Engine Oil
section.
Troubleshooting
For assistance, contact your local dealer or go to VanguardEngines.com or call
1-800-999-9333 (in USA).
Specifications
Model: 540000, 54E000
Displacement
Bore
Stroke
Oil Capacity
Spark Plug Gap
Spark Plug Torque
Armature Air Gap
Intake Valve Clearance
Exhaust Valve Clearance
Model: 610000, 61E000, 61G200, 61G300
Displacement
Bore
Stroke
Oil Capacity
Spark Plug Gap
Spark Plug Torque
Armature Air Gap - Carburetor Models
Intake Valve Clearance
Exhaust Valve Clearance
Engine power will decrease 3.5% for each 1,000 feet (300 meters) above sea level and
1% for each 10° F (5.6° C) above 77° F (25° C). The engine will operate satisfactorily
at an angle up to 15°. Refer to the equipment operator's manual for safe allowable
operating limits on slopes.
Service Parts - Model: 540000,
54E000, 610000, 61E000, 61G200, 61G300
Service Part
Cyclonic Air Filter (Figure 12)
Cyclonic Safety Filter (Figure 12)
Air Filter, Low Profile (Figure 13)
Pre-cleaner, Low Profile (Figure 13)
Oil - SAE 30
Oil Filter
Fuel Filter
Resistor Spark Plug
Long Life Platinum Spark Plug
Spark Plug Wrench
Spark Tester
We recommend that you see any Briggs & Stratton Authorized Dealer for all
maintenance and service of the engine and engine parts.
Power Ratings: The gross power rating for individual gasoline engine models is
labeled in accordance with SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) code J1940 Small
Engine Power & Torque Rating Procedure, and is rated in accordance with SAE J1995.
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54.68 ci (896 cc)
3.366 in (85,5 mm)
3.071 in (78,0 mm)
78 - 80 oz (2,3 - 2,4 L)
.030 in (,76 mm)
180 lb-in (20 Nm)
.005 - .008 in (,13 - ,20 mm)
.004 - .006 in (,10 - ,15 mm)
.007 - .009 in (,18 - ,23 mm)
60.60 ci (993 cc)
3.366 in (85,5 mm)
3.406 in (86,5 mm)
78 - 80 oz (2,3 - 2,4 L)
.030 in (,76 mm)
180 lb-in (20 Nm)
.005 - .008 in (,13 - ,20 mm)
.004 - .006 in (,10 - ,15 mm)
.007 - .009 in (,18 - ,23 mm)
Part Number
841497
821136
692519
692520
100028
842921
691035
491055
5066
19374
19368
Torque values are derived at 2600 RPM for those engines with "rpm" called out on the
label and 3060 RPM for all others; horsepower values are derived at 3600 RPM. The
gross power curves can be viewed at www.BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM. Net power
values are taken with exhaust and air cleaner installed whereas gross power values
are collected without these attachments. Actual gross engine power will be higher than
net engine power and is affected by, among other things, ambient operating conditions
and engine-to-engine variability. Given the wide array of products on which engines
are placed, the gasoline engine may not develop the rated gross power when used in a
given piece of power equipment. This difference is due to a variety of factors including,
but not limited to, the variety of engine components (air cleaner, exhaust, charging,
cooling, carburetor, fuel pump, etc.), application limitations, ambient operating conditions
(temperature, humidity, altitude), and engine-to-engine variability. Due to manufacturing
and capacity limitations, Briggs & Stratton may substitute an engine of higher rated
power for this engine.
Warranty
Briggs & Stratton Engine Warranty
Effective January 2019
Limited Warranty
Briggs & Stratton warrants that, during the warranty period specified below, it will repair
or replace, free of charge, any part that is defective in material or workmanship or
both. Transportation charges on product submitted for repair or replacement under this
warranty must be borne by purchaser. This warranty is effective for and is subject to
the time periods and conditions stated below. For warranty service, find the nearest
Authorized Service Dealer in our dealer locator map at BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM.
The purchaser must contact the Authorized Service Dealer, and then make the product
available to the Authorized Service Dealer for inspection and testing.
There is no other express warranty. Implied warranties, including those of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to the warranty
period listed below, or to the extent permitted by law. Liability for incidental or
consequential damages are excluded to the extent exclusion is permitted by law. Some
states or countries do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts,
and some states or countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitation and exclusion may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state and country to country
Standard Warranty Terms
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Vanguard®; Commercial Series
Consumer Use - 36 months
Commercial Use - 36 months
XR Series
Consumer Use - 24 months
Commercial Use - 24 months
All Other Engines Featuring Dura-Bore™ Cast Iron Sleeve
Consumer Use - 24 months
Commercial Use - 12 months
All Other Engines
Consumer Use - 24 months
Commercial Use - 3 months
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These are our standard warranty terms, but occasionally there may
be additional warranty coverage that was not determined at time of
publication. For a listing of current warranty terms for your engine, go to
BRIGGSandSTRATTON.com or contact your Briggs & Stratton Authorized Service
Dealer.
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There is no warranty for engines on equipment used for prime power in place
of a utility; standby generators used for commercial purposes, utility vehicles
exceeding 25 MPH, or engines used in competitive racing or on commercial or
rental tracks.
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Vanguard installed on standby generators: 24 months consumer use, no
warranty commercial use. Commercial Series with manufacturing date before July
2017: 24 months consumer use, 24 months commercial use.
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In Australia - Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under
the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a
major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or
damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods
fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
For warranty service, find the nearest Authorized Service Dealer in our dealer
locator map at BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM, or by calling 1300 274 447, or by
emailing or writing to salesenquiries@briggsandstratton.com.au, Briggs & Stratton
Australia Pty Ltd, 1 Moorebank Avenue, Moorebank, NSW , Australia, 2170.
The warranty period begins on the original date of purchase by the first retail or
commercial consumer. "Consumer use" means personal residential household use by a
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