Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): craftsman diagram of governor linkage, briggs and stratton, valve plate

Question
John, I was askin Tom a follow up question but he's maxed out hope you can help me- Tom sent me to searspartsdirect to find a diagram of the governor it said -no parts available for this model-my craftsman briggs and stratton is running wide open unless choked problem could be the governor, but I don't know what I'm looking at. Help

Answer
Hello Cindy:

No Worries Cindy. We All Work Together here and Assist as we can. I am going to Try and Explain this to you as Best I can. It would be More Accurate if I had the Engine Model Numbers. Remove the Air Filter. Look at the Carburetor and have Someone Move the Throttle Lever. You Should See the Throttle Valve Plate Move. The Rod that is Connected to this Plate Connects to the Governor Arm. The Arm is Attached to the Governor Shaft. Use the Following Instruction File to Set the Governor and your Problem should be Solved, Unless the Internal Governor is Damaged. The Following is an Instruction File I Made for Making this Adjustment. 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 am Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. Have a Happy Holiday Season and May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Be Safe and Happy. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John

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John