Kohler ECV940 / ECV980 — Adjusting Mechanical Governor
Adjustments
For the Kohler ECV940 / ECV980, from the Kohler service manual.
Applies to: Kohler ECV940, Kohler ECV980
Before you start
- Do not tamper with governor setting. Overspeed is hazardous and could cause personal injury.
Procedure
- Position governor lever so clamping area is inboard but completely on knurled area of governor cross shaft.
- Move governor lever toward throttle body as far as it will go (wide-open throttle) and hold in position.
- Insert a long thin rod or tool into hole on cross shaft and rotate shaft clockwise (viewed from end) as far as it will turn, then torque nut to 7.1 N·m (63 in. lb.).
- Connect governor spring (long looped end) to inner hole on governor lever and control bracket.
- Connect governed idle spring to outer governor lever hole and control bracket. Make sure springs do not contact valley baffle.
Tools required
- Long thin rod or tool Amazon
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Specs & values
- Governor lever nut torque 7.1 N·m (63 in. lb.)
Source: Kohler 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.