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Engine Governor – Zero Point Setting
1. Remove the (3) fuel tank mounting fasteners to gain access to the governor asm.
Fuel tank removal is not necessary.
2. Loosen but do not remove the governor pinch nut (A).
3. Move the governor arm (B) towards the carburetor to fully open the throttle valve. Firmly hold the
governor arm in this position.
4. Rotate the governor arm shaft (C) fully clockwise and secure it in this position with a pair of pliers.
5. Tighten the governor arm pinch bolt and nut to specification - 7.5 ft-lbs (10 Nm).
6. Verify that the governor arm and throttle valve move freely.
7. Install fuel tank mounting fasteners and torque to specification - 7 ft-lbs (10 Nm).
8. Start and warm engine.
9. Verify the engine operating RPM is set between 4350 – 4650 RPM.
Engine RPM Adjustment
1. Properly set the governor zero point as shown in this manual.
2. Start and warm engine.
3. Attached an appropriate tachometer to the engine.
4. Adjust engine RPM by turning the High Speed Setting Screw (D) located on the engine shroud.
Engine Operating RPM - 4350 - 4650 RPM
D
B
C
11
A
2
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