695578
Linkage Assembly/Disassembly
NOTES
The solid link is always connected from the throttle lever
on the carburetor to the lower hole on the governor lever.
The shorter bend has to be toward the governor.
The governor extension spring is connected with the spring
end hooked into the upper hole of the governor lever and
the extension end hooked through the speed control le-
ver.
Bending or distorting the governor
extension spring may result in
engine damage and require engine replacement.
To remove the governor spring, carefully twist the
extension end counterclockwise to unhook the extension
spring at the speed control lever.
Long Bend
Short Bend
Governor Spring
Twist Counterclockwise to
Disconnect
Governor Adjustment
1.
Verify engine is stopped.
2.
Loosen the screw holding the governor clamp and
lever.
3.
Turn the clamp clockwise.
a. Push governor lever connected to the throttle
to a full wide open throttle position.
b. Hold the lever and clamp in this position.
c. Tighten the screw.
Speed Controls
This engine has an adjustable speed control.
Never exceed the manufacturer’s
recommended speeds. Failure to
do so may cause equipment damage and could
result in death or serious injury.
NOTE
Governor adjustment screw will be TORX Head T-10
(effective August 1, 1996 for E.C. Compliance).
High Speed Adjustment Counterclockwise
Increases Speed
Low Speed Adjustment Counterclockwise
Increases Speed
CAUTION
WARNING
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