Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): set the govenor on a briggs, question pool, band saw mill

Question
Hi John,
I have been reading some of your answers and man you are strong and very complete with your answers. Ok my problem is I acquired a 16 hp v twin Briggs engine. model 303447. I have it running but the governor does not open up as much as I think it should. first a couple of notes there was a string tied to the governor and the idle screw was WIDE open so the motor would run wide open once I got it started. ok after backing out the idle screw the motor seems to run great until I get it under a load and the governor opens a little, but I think you could stall the motor if you tried. a little more info I put this on a 28 inch band saw mill ( it had 8 horse on and it did pretty good) so when I throw this saw into a log and governor opens I would think it would open up a little more.  Any info on how to set the governor/ any other ideas would be greatly appreciated

Thanks Ken

Answer
Hello Ken:

>>Sorry for the Delay. This Question was Located in the Question Pool and I can Only Answer Questions from the Question Pool when I am Not Answering Questions here or at the Other Site I Answer Questions at.
>>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.**
>>You can View a Breakdown/IPL of the Engine at this Site Addy; http://www.briggsandstratton.com/maint_repair/manual_and_more/ and Enter the Model Numbers (XXXXXX) and the First 4 Type Numbers (XXXX) in the Appropriate Boxes and Click GO. Then Select Download PDF.
>>If you Hit a Snag or this Does Not Correct the Problem,  I am 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