installed new governor spring and still, engine doesnt respond

[rigoletto]

People,

Popped on a new spring thinking the old one had to be the culprit, but when I slide the engine speed lever cable to run HIGH, engine does not change rpm's. I manually did get it to rev up when I gently move the lever that the spring is attached towrd the front of engine, and there doesnt seem to be ant obstruction, but when I try the lever cable again, no change. Could it be the other (small) spring?

Thanks

 

[Rivets]

Are you talking about a Ford, Porsche, Briggs or Kohler? Post more info or we can't help.

 

[rigoletto]

Are you talking about a Ford, Porsche, Briggs or Kohler? Post more info or we can't help.

thanks, riv, it is a B&S engine (this forum is for B&S, right?). But I should include addl info for sure, it is on a Poulan push mower, from 1997 or so, I recently started a thread o week ago or so, maybe I can pull it up for reference/moreinfo.......let me see.......

 

[rigoletto]

ok, here it is:
http://www.lawnmowerforum.com/briggs-stratton-forum/30809-how-can-i-locate-governor-spring.html

thaks, riv.

 

[pugaltitude]

You need to get rid of the cable and lock off the lever.
The engine is designed to run at approx 2900 rpm fixed speed.
Post a picture would be easier to explain.

 

[Rivets]

I agree with pug, this engine is designed to run at a fixed speed. I doubt the engine will run to good if you try to change it. You have no adjustments or jets to allow for different engine speeds.

 

[rigoletto]

Hmmmmmm, (holding forehead in left hand, left elbow on desk), since day 1 in 1997 or so, the engine DID react to faster/slower speed with lever movement. Im original owner. otherwise, why would they have engineered the dumb lever/cable?

Thaks again, in helping to solve this mystery.....

 

[rigoletto]

I agree with pug, this engine is designed to run at a fixed speed. I doubt the engine will run to good if you try to change it. You have no adjustments or jets to allow for different engine speeds.

Then why is there a governor spring?

 

[Rivets]

To retain a constant preset speed and stop over revving.

 

[rigoletto]

To retain a constant preset speed and stop over revving.

thhaks. still dont get why it has a speed lever, and why in the past I was able to use it . Oh well, have no choice, cant get it to respond, will just push it as speed engine revs.