Briggs & Stratton — Adjust Governor - Manual Friction and Remote Controls (Engine Running)
Adjustments
From a Briggs & Stratton service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Procedure
- Make carburetor mixture adjustments before adjusting governed idle, throttle restrictor and top no load RPM.
- Move control lever to SLOW; with tachometer and tang bender Tool #19352, bend governed idle tang to obtain 1400 RPM (red spring) or 1100 RPM (white spring).
- With control lever in SLOW at governed idle RPM, bend throttle restrictor tang until it just contacts governor lever.
- Refer to MS-6225 or MS-4052 for Top No Load RPM by model and type.
- Move lever to FAST; bend tang with Tool #19352 to obtain desired Top No Load RPM.
Tools required
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Specs & values
- 1400 RPM governed idle (red spring #805453 Amazon eBay $8.50)
- 1100 RPM governed idle (white spring #805454 Amazon eBay)
Source: Briggs & Stratton service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.