Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 05000 Manual page 24

Fig. 35
4. Using tang bender tool ([D] Fig. 35), bend
governed idle spring tab to obtain
.
RPM
5. Remove rod.
Top No Load RPM Adjustments
(050000, 085400, 086400, 115400, 117400,
118400, 138400, 185400, 235400, 245400)
1. Start and run engine at 1/2 throttle for 5
minutes to bring engine to operating
temperature.
2. Move throttle to
FA ST
3. Adjust top no load limiting screw ([A] Fig.
36) to obtain proper no load RPM.
Fig. 36
Top No Load RPM Adjustments
(104700, 161400, 260700, 261700, 28Q700)
• Refer to the figure that shows your
model.
1400
.
• Some units may have remote throttles
furnished by the OEM.
1. Move throttle to
FA ST
2. Align holes in the governor control lever
gear (A) and governor control plate ([B]
Fig. 37 or Fig. 38).
3. Insert 0.125 in. (3.2 mm) diameter rod ([ C]
Fig. 37 or Fig. 38).
NOTE: (104700)
Alignment holes on early
production models were
0.062 in. (3.2 mm)
4. Using tang bender tool (D), bend spring
tab (or turn adjustment screw) to ob tain
proper top no load RPM.
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Fig. 37
Fig. 38
5. Remove rod.
.
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