Governor Component Inspection; Section 10 - Cylinders, Covers & Sumps - Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 05000 Manual

Fig. 6
6. Remove cylinder cover. See SECTION
10- CYLINDERS, COVERS AND
SUMPS.
7. Rotate the engine crankshaft so the
counter weight ([J] Fig. 7) is in position
shown.
8. Remove the spring clip from the governor
crank.
9. Push governor crank ([A] Fig. 7) down into
the cylinder housing and remove.
Fig. 7
10. Remove E-clip from governor shaft and
retain.
11. Tap the shaft through the cylinder
housing with a small punch or equivalent
(Fig. 8).
Fig. 8
The entire assembly will come free of the
housing.

Governor Component Inspection

1. Inspect the governor gear for wear and
chipped or damaged teeth.
2. Inspect the governor flyweight assembly
for freedom of movement.
3. Ensure that the cup is retained throughout
the flyw eight travel.
If discrepancies are found:
• Replace the go vernor gear as a complete
assembly.
If the shaft hole is damaged or worn:
• Replace the cylinder or cylinder cover
assembly.
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