Kohler Ford LSG-423 — Governor High Speed Adjustment
Adjustments · Mechanical Governor
For the Kohler Ford LSG-423, from the Kohler service manual.
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Procedure
- Attach a tachometer and run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature
- Loosen the locknut on the high-speed stop screw
- Disengage engine load
- Slowly pull the throttle to desired maximum engine speed
- Adjust the high-speed stop screw on the governor to attain the desired maximum engine speed
- Tighten the locknut
Tools required
- Tachometer Amazon
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Specs & values
- Do not exceed the recommended maximum rpm
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.