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Briggs and Stratton 17HP Intek Governer Overspeeds

I am working on an Yardman by MTD Riding mower with a 17hp Briggs and Stratton V-Twin engine. I repaired the starter and on start up the Governer goes to wide open. What is the procedure for setting it properly so it functions as it should? Thanks, Ed

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  • motorheaded Sep 24, 2008

    To Kevin 000, The Model number is 407777, Type is 0128 E1, Serial number is 990516YG. Thanks in advance for any additional and advice already received. Ed

  • motorheaded Sep 24, 2008

    Kevin 000, Forgot to mention that I can regulate the speed with the governor arm. Ed

  • Anonymous Mar 20, 2014

    Throttle its wide open won't throttle down starts & ruins good besides 2000 or 2001 b&s 21hp twin cylinder engine.

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Can you Regulate the Engine Speed Using the Governor Arm? If Yes, then Reset the Governor. **To Reset the Governor; Loosen the Governor Arm Bolt and Turn the Governor Shaft Clockwise Until it Stops. Using the Governor Arm Hold the Carburetor to Full Throttle. Now with the Shaft Full Clockwise and the Governor Arm and Carburetor Held at Full Throttle, Tighten the Governor Arm Bolt. If the Engine Still Runs Full Throttle, then Reverse the Rotation of the Governor Shaft, but Still Hold the Carburetor at Full Throttle with the Governor Arm. If it Still Runs at Full Throttle, then Check the Internal Governor.** If you Can Not Regulate the Engine Speed Using the Governor Control Arm, then Check the Carburetor Throttle Valve. If the Throttle Control Valve (sometimes called a Flap or Plate) Mounting Screws Came Out of the Control Valve, then you will have No Control Over the Engine Speed. Send me the Model and Type or Spec Numbers Off the Engine, Please. With these I can Locate the Proper Manual and Better Assist you. **The Throttle Cable Attaches to the Throttle Control Bracket. The Cable Moves a Slide that Moves a Pivot. The Pivot has the Spring Attached to it and to the Governor Arm. The Solid Link Connects to the Governor Arm and goes to the Throttle Shaft on the Carburetor. When the Throttle Cable is Moved it Moves the Pivot and the Pivot Pulls the Spring. The Spring Pulls the Governor Arm and the Governor Arm Moves the Throttle Shaft. Usually the Spring is in the Lower Hole in the Governor Arm and the Solid Link is in the Top Hole of the Governor Arm.** If you Hit a Snag or this Does Not Correct the Problem, I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens

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