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Section 4
GOV. CONTROLS & GOVERNOR
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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REMOTE GOVERNOR CONTROLS
Speed Regulation
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Governed Idle
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Remote Control Wire Travel
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Choke Control Adjustment
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GOVERNOR
Disassemble
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Check Governor Gear And Shaft
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Install Governor Shaft Bushing
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Reassemble
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ADJUST GOVERNOR
Static Governor Adjustment
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Dynamic Governor Adjustment
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Governed Idle Adjustment
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Adjust Top No Load Speed
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Section Contents
GENERAL INFORMATION
The purpose of the governor is to maintain, within certain limits, a desired engine speed, even though loads may vary. The gover-
nor spring tends to pull the throttle open. The force of the counterweights, which are operated by centrifugal force, tends to close
the throttle. The engine speed at which these two forces balance is called the governed speed. The governed speed can be
varied by changing the governor spring or governor spring tension. Governor spring tension adjustment must not exceed
±
200
RPM, or the governor spring must be replaced. If a governor spring must be replaced, consult the appropriate Illustrated Parts
List. Select the proper governor springs by engine type number.
WARNING
: AFTER A NEW GOVERNOR
SPRING IS INSTALLED, CHECK ENGINE TOP
GOVERNED SPEED WITH AN ACCURATE
TACHOMETER.
REMOTE GOVERNOR CONTROLS
Briggs & Stratton Intek
™
OHV V-Twin engines are
equipped for remote governor controls.
Speed Regulation
Remote governor controls (supplied by equipment
manufacturer) control engine speed by increasing or
decreasing tension on governor spring(s) to obtain desired
engine speed at all positions, Fig. 1.
Fig. 1
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Remote Governor Control
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