Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): New thread for 16hp Briggs & Stratton Surging & Dying, briggs stratton, throttle arm

Question
Hello Again John,
I wasn't allowed another follow up question from the last thread so I had to start a new thread. Wanted a second opinion on this. I have spoken to a friend that had worked on Briggs years ago & he mentioned that the cause may be from the bolt that connects the throttle arm to the governor was loose or that the springs on the governor were weak or broken. Could this be the case or do you have any other ideas?

Answer
Hi Again Nick:

>>No Worries.
>>Anything is Possible.
>>The Following is an Instruction File I Made for Setting the Governor Arm Correctly. Any Input is Appreciated.  
>>If you Removed/Loosened the Governor Arm from the Governor Shaft or Put the Linkage in  a Bind when the Carburetor was Removed, then Reset the Governor.
>>**To Reset the Governor; Loosen the Governor Arm Bolt and Turn the Governor Shaft Clockwise Until it Stops.
>>Using the Governor Arm Hold the Carburetor to Full Throttle. Now with the Shaft Full Clockwise and the Governor Arm and Carburetor Held at Full Throttle, Tighten the Governor Arm Bolt.
>>If the Engine Still Runs Full Throttle, then Reverse the Rotation of the Governor Shaft, but Still Hold the Carburetor at Full Throttle with the Governor Arm.
>>**If it Still Runs at Full Throttle, then Check the Internal Governor.**
>>If you Hit a Snag or this Does Not Correct the Problem,  I Hope to be Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Be Safe and Happy. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John

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Respectfully

John