I have a John Deere L120. I rescued it from certain death, cleaned it up and now use it at the lake. It smokes periodically but my main concern is that the engine revs VERY high every time I disengage the blades and I'm unable to bring it down to idle with the throttle lever...AT ALL. The throttle lever moves in its full range of motion and I'm aware of a misprint in the manual regarding governor arm direction. I basically have to turn the key off to stop the high revving. All help is appreciated, very much!
The Mower
Model = L120A
Serial Number = GXL120A062841
Date Code of Mower= 052803 (May 28, 2003)
The Engine
Briggs & Stratton…Bar Code Numbers (4067770128E1, 030516YG01026)
Model 406777
40 – cubic inch displacement
6 – Basic Design Series
7 – Vertical Shaft
7 – Plain Bearing, pressure lubrication
7 – Electric Starter 12 or 24-volt Gear Drive with Alternator
Type 0128-E1
Code 030516YG (May 16, 2003)
The Mower
Model = L120A
Serial Number = GXL120A062841
Date Code of Mower= 052803 (May 28, 2003)
The Engine
Briggs & Stratton…Bar Code Numbers (4067770128E1, 030516YG01026)
Model 406777
40 – cubic inch displacement
6 – Basic Design Series
7 – Vertical Shaft
7 – Plain Bearing, pressure lubrication
7 – Electric Starter 12 or 24-volt Gear Drive with Alternator
Type 0128-E1
Code 030516YG (May 16, 2003)