Kohler SV810-840 Service Manual page 51

Initial Adjustment
carburetor.
2. Loosen the hex nut holding the governor lever to
in position.
4. Insert a nail into the hole in the end of the cross
as it will turn, then tighten the hex nut securely.
Sensitivity Adjustment
governor spring in the holes of the governor lever. If
speed surging occurs with a change in engine load,
the governor is set too sensitive. If a big drop in speed
occurs when normal load is applied, the governor
Left Side Pull
Choke Control Cable
Throttle
Control
Cable Dual Control High
Speed Lever Stop Screw
(Do Not Remove)
Figure 5-35. Governor Control Connections.
counterclockwise as far
Choke Control Lever
High Speed
Adjusting
Screw
Fuel System and Governor
1. To increase the sensitivity, move the spring closer
to the governor lever pivot point.
2. To decrease the sensitivity, move the spring away
from the governor lever pivot point.
High Speed (RPM) Adjustment
(Refer to Figures 5-34 and 5-35.)
control to fast. Use a tachometer to check the
RPM speed.
screw. Turn the screw counterclockwise to
decrease, or clockwise to increase RPM speed.
Check RPM with a tachometer.
retighten the lock nut.
are routed side-by-side, especially under
a single clamp, there must be a small gap
between the cables to prevent internal
been completed, check that there is a gap of
at least 0.5 mm (0.020 in.) between the control
cables.
Throttle Control Lever
High Speed
Control Lever
Section 5
Choke Linkage
Throttle Control Cable
Choke
Control
Cable
Right Side Pull
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