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Happy thanksgiving ! Does anyone know the sharpening angle for factory blades for the Exmark Navigator/ Toro 8000? Thanks

Also where would I find a copy of the wiring instructions and service manual? an internet search only showed starting instructions and parts diagrams.

Thanks! Yes it starts very easily and idles fine. When it is run under load it dies and if it is hot it may not restart for a while. Will put it together and report back.

I have a B&S Vanguard 7.5 model number 138432-0035-E1 on an aerator and it dies after running under load for a shot time (1-2 minutes). We have bypassed the oil guard module and now runs without stalling under load, but can’t find a wiring diagram to see if that is the issue or if there is...

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I believe the engine matches the cover picture I posted as the replacement carburetor was correct for the engine. below is the photos of the coil I need to replace. Really need a source for a correct replacement as the aftermarket do not seem to match the external wires that the original has...

Thank you to everyone for the insight. At this point even the aftermarket ones do not appear to be proper. The one on Amazon does not match what is in the aerator. If anyone has, or knows a source for an aftermarket part it would be greatly appreciated if you were able to share it.

Thanks for pointing that out. Really want to avoid non Briggs parts if possible. I searched on the forum and it was mentioned about sanding the coil and it being a problem on the Vanguard engines? Has anyone had any experience with the grounding issue and sanding to clear the warm engine cutoff...

Have a near new (very low hours) 1997 Vanguard 7.5 in a Ryan Lawnaire 28 aerator. Starts early on first pull. Dies when hot. Replaced all fuel lines, fuel line cutoff valve, new Briggs and Stratton carb, new spark plug, changed oil, new Briggs pre filter and air filter. Think it’s the ignition...