Inspect Governor - Briggs & Stratton 030430 Service And Repair Manual

Inspect Governor

1. Check governor gear assembly for worn weight pins,
worn or damaged governor cup, and chipped or
damaged teeth.
2. If wear or damage is found, remove the governor gear
by carefully prying it off the spindle with two flat-bladed
screw drivers (A, Figure 42). Discard the washer at the
base of the spindle.
Figure 42
3. Install new washer on spindle, then carefully press new
governor gear assembly on spindle until fully seated.
4. Check idler gear for wear or damage. If found, remove
retainer clip and gear, then install new gear.
5. Check governor crank for wear or damage. Replace if
necessary.
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Assemble
1. Install governor crank from inside cylinder. Slide
washer (when used) on crank and install new push nut.
2. Slide the governor lever on crank and finger-tighten bolt
and nut until crank turns with a slight resistance.
3. Rotate crank until paddle is aligned with cup on
governor gear assembly.
4. Install new crankcase cover gasket(s) of same
thickness as originally removed from cylinder.
5. Place seal protector in oil seal and slide cover over
crankshaft until it seats.
NOTE: It may be necessary to rotate crankshaft to engage
idler gear with timing gear.
6. Install cover or sump screws in order shown in Figure
43. Torque to values listed in Engine Specifications.
7. Adjust governor system.
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Figure 43
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