Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Mtd. snowblower, throttle shaft, throttle linkage

Question
I have a MTD Snowblower with a Tecumseh 8.5 Model # HMSK85 & Serial  #1TPXS.318BF motor. Another # is 155905B. I need to know what hole on piece (like u shaped) attached to throttle arm. It has 4 holes on each side.There is also a wire wraped around throttle arm with a L_ shape on end of wire. Does this also go into one of the holes or between slottle piece opening on throttle arm.

Answer
Hello Mike:

You should be Able to See a Wear Pattern In and Around the Hole the Governor Hooks Into. The Spring Around the Linkage Attaches to Into the Same Hole as the Link Ends. The Spring is Used to Remove the Slack from the Throttle Linkage. Here is a Brief Description of How the Governor Linkage is Connected to Function Properly. **The Throttle Cable Attaches to the Throttle Control Bracket. The Cable Moves a Slide that Moves a Pivot. The Pivot has the Spring  Attached to it and to the Governor Arm. The Solid Link Connects to the Governor Arm and goes to the Throttle Shaft on the Carburetor.  When the Throttle Cable is Moved it Moves the Pivot and the Pivot Pulls the Spring. The Spring Pulls the Governor Arm and the Governor Arm Moves the Throttle Shaft. Usually the Spring is in the Lower Hole in the Governor Arm and the Solid Link is in the Top Hole of the Governor Arm.** You can View a Breakdown/IPL of this Engine at this Site Addy, http://www.outdoordistributors.com/ and Select the T. Then Select Tecumseh. Then Select Don't have Part Numbers. Then Enter the Model Numbers. Then Select your Model and Download the File for Online Viewing. Since this is a Tecumseh Engine, I have a PDF Site Addy that May Assist you Also. http://www.tecumsehpower.com/CustomerService/BSI.pdf If you Hit a Snag or this Does Not Correct the Problem, then I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. Thanks.

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Respectfully

John

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John