Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): snowblower runs high idle no low idle, hello john, snow blower


Question
hi i have a1995 mtdtecumseh engine hssk50  snow blower i rebuilt carb and started w/ both screws 1 1/2 turns out.. but no change from before. wont idle on low setting only runs on high... dont bog under load.. but after three minutes of running it screams like it is going to tae off to the moon..... all i can do is stop it....not sure where to go w/this......

Answer
Hello John:

>>From your Description it Sonds like the Gover Requires Setting.
>>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.**
>>Please, Do Not Hesitate, If you Hit a Snag, if I Missed Something 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. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John

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Respectfully

John