Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 05000 Manual page 23

Governed Idle RPM Adjustments
(161400, 260700, 261700)
1
Install all linkages and springs and be sure that
all carburetor adjustments have been made
before performing any of the run ning governor
adjustments. To find the corr ect top no load RPM
by model-type number, log into
thepowerportal.com//repower.
NOTE: (104700)
idle adjustment.
Early production versions of 260700 and 261700
had governor levers with three spring anchoring
slots. Position spring in middle slot.
Refer to figure that shows your model.
1. Start and run engine at 1/2 throttle for 5
minutes to bring engine to operating
temperature.
2. Move throttle to
3. Align holes in the governor control lever
gear (A) and governor control plate ([B]
Fig. 33 through Fig. 35) Insert 0.125 in.
(3.2 mm) diameter rod (C).
4. Using tang bender tool (D), bend
governed idle speed tang to obtai n
.
RPM
22
#19480 or #19229
Fig. 31
Does not have a governed
Fig. 32
.
SLOW
1400
5. Remove rod ([C] Fig. 33 th rough Fig. 35).
Fig. 33
Fig. 34
Governed Idle RPM, Fixed Speed Adjustable
(161400 - No Generators)
1. Start and run engine at 1/2 throttle for 5
minutes to bring engine to operating
temperature.
2. Turn speed regulator nut (A)
counterclockwise (CCW) to align idle
speed holes (B) in governor control lever
gear with governor control plate.
3. Insert 0.125 in. (3.2 mm) diameter rod ([ C]
Fig. 35).