International — Introl governor maintenance and adjustment
Adjustments · governor (C-196 engines)
From a International owner's manual covering: C-152, C-196, C-304, C-345, C-392, C-446, C-537, C-605. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: International C 549 engine
Before you start
- Under no circumstances should governor be set faster than settings shown under Specifications
- Never exceed engine speed of 4,000 rpm
Procedure
- Pry out metal cover carefully with a sharp punch; lift out filter felt and inner cover; wash felt in cleaning solvent and dry.
- Blow out stabilizer cylinder and piston by directing compressed air in sudden bursts through the atmospheric hole in the air filter chamber.
- Install inner cover; replace felt in governor body; install outer cover (bend/flatten cover as needed).
- Bring engine to normal operating temperature.
- Remove seal from adjusting screw cap.
- Check governor setting against an accurate tachometer.
- Turn adjusting screw clockwise to decrease speed; counterclockwise to increase speed.
Tools required
Tool links are Amazon searches (affiliate links); manufacturer special tools may only be available from a dealer.
Source: International owner's 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.