So I replaced the carb on my 22hp Ariens riding mower. Briggs and Stratton engine. Took old carb off put new one on. Put throttle and choke linkage rods back on like before. So I thought. My problem resides with the throttle linkage. So when I start the mower, it runs at full throttle. I couldn't figure what was wrong at first then after looking, I noticed the throttle was basically wide open with the rod being pulled down by the throttle arm and spring it attaches to. It's almost like it's backwards which I know it shouldn't be. Any thoughts on why that spring arm for the throttle would be wide open as it pulls down on the throttle lever of the carb?
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COVID-19 has shut down all the psychic powers of all the techs on this forum. Do you have any idea of which 22hp Briggs engine you have, we don’t? If you really want help from us you need to supply us with the model, type and code numbers for the engine. Probably will find them on the valve cover. I know you know what I’m asking for, because you needed them to order the new carb.
Don't quit your day job bud, cause you are a legend in your own mind when it comes to your comedic genius quick wit.
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At least he told you where to find the model numbers.
At least I know where to look for the numbers we need. If you really want help my advice to you is don’t go burning bridges before you get it. If you are not smart enough to get the numbers, you’re definitely not a comedic genius either. You definitely don’t know how to politely ask for help or follow directions. Let’s try this again!!!
COVID-19 has shut down all the psychic powers of all the techs on this forum. Do you have any idea of which 22hp Briggs engine you have, we don’t? If you really want help from us you need to supply us with the model, type and code numbers for the engine. Probably will find them on the valve cover. I know you know what I’m asking for, because you needed them to order the new carb.
COVID-19 has shut down all the psychic powers of all the techs on this forum. Do you have any idea of which 22hp Briggs engine you have, we don’t? If you really want help from us you need to supply us with the model, type and code numbers for the engine. Probably will find them on the valve cover. I know you know what I’m asking for, because you needed them to order the new carb.
Politely ask? Holy crap you really are a front runner for a Darwin Award. I guess you must be thin skinned reading my original post. Can't seem to find anything impolite in it. Is this how you help people by insulting them right out of the gate? "COVID-19 has shut down all the psychic powers of all the techs on this forum"
Is that really how you start off by helping someone? Trust me it's all in the delivery and yours sucks. So yeah try again. Don't be a punk!
Thank you. I appreciate your reply. I will take some pics and post more info tomorrow.
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These are governed engines. When they are not running the governor spring will hold the throttle butterfly vane wide open. When the engine is running the mechanical governor will be trying to push the vane closed and the spring is trying to pull it fully open. It is a delicate balance between the two that governs the engine speed.
When a carburetor is replaced it is advisable to check the static governor adjustment. When out adjustment the engine will usually ran at maximum possible ungoverned speed. If the governor spring is off or is broken the engine will only idle.
When being a 22 hp it is likely it is a v-twin Briggs but there many versions of these engines and we need the model and type off the valve cover. There a few different version of the engine controls on these as well.
Your response has me wondering if you are just too young to understand what is needed to help people on this forum or have no clue as to what you are doing. You sound like someone who thinks the world revolves around you and we should do your bidding. Even when you’ve been asked to provide engine numbers, you would rather resort to act like a teenage who wants it their way and wants it now. If you do provide us with numbers I’m sure someone will bow to your stupidity and try to help you. When you grow up and act like a reasonable person you might get a little more respect, but not from me. I for one won’t waste my time or experience in giving you anything more than what you really deserve, a lesson from someone who is one step smarter than you. I can tell you there are two linkages on your unit, a throttle linkage connected to either the governor control or throttle plate and a choke linkage connected to the choke plate. Plus you will have a throttle control spring connected between the throttle plate and governor arm. I hope you a smart enough to understand this, or you’ve really got problems.