Kohler — Mechanical Governor Speed Adjustment - Gas/Gasoline
Adjustments
From a Kohler service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Procedure
- Check speed with hand tachometer or frequency meter.
- Loosen locking nut on speed adjusting screw.
- Turn screw clockwise to increase speed (and frequency) or counterclockwise to decrease speed. Lock nut at new setting.
- Follow this adjustment with sensitivity (droop) adjustment.
Tools required
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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.