Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): honda gx160, honda gx160, air ways

Question
i have a honda gx160 5.5hp motor that is on a small go cart that is giving me all kinds of trouble with getting it to idle down low enough to keep it from engaging the clutch and trying to take off as soon as its started.Ive pulled the carburetor and soaked it twice and blown all air ways out with compressed air im at my wits end trying to adjust it any and all help appreciated

Answer
Hello Wes:

Have you Checked the Clutch Spring? Over Time the Clutch Pawl Spring Becomes Weak and Can Not Hold the Pawls Even at Low Engine Speeds and Causes this Problem.  If you Removed the Governor Arm to Remove the Carburetor, 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. May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Thanks.

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John

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John