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Compatible — Governor Rod Length Adjustment

For these models: MODEL BGD, MODEL NHD.

Before you start

  • Too much pressure on the rod can result in a faulty adjustment of the rod length.

Procedure

  1. Loosen the lock nut at the ball joint end of the governor rod and unsnap the socket from the ball.
  2. Push the governor rod gently towards the carburetor (full-throttle position). While keeping it there, turn the socket, as necessary, to lengthen or shorten the rod so that the ball and socket line up.
  3. Snap the socket back over the ball.
  4. Tighten the lock nut while holding the socket square with the axis of the ball. Also, the leg at the throttle end of the rod must be kept level.
  5. Gently rotate the governor arm and check for binding. If necessary, loosen the locknut and repeat Step 4 until the linkage moves smoothly.

Source: manual:965-0500_Onan_BGD_NHD_spec_H_J-K_L-M_Mobile_Generator_Servicve_manual_11-1995.pdf. Figures and steps are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.