Kohler — Governor Sensitivity Adjustment
Adjustments
From a Kohler service manual covering: 7.5, 7.5A23, 7.5A27, 7.5R23, 7.5R27, 7.5R63, 7.5R67. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Before you start
- If one governor setting is readjusted the other should also be readjusted
Procedure
- Test under normal load conditions
- Loosen nut at bottom of adjusting eyebolt
- Tighten top nut to draw eyebolt head closer to governor arm pivot for more sensitivity
- To reduce sensitivity, loosen top nut and tighten bottom nut to move head away from pivot
- Lock eyebolt at new setting and recheck speed
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.