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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment Repair>Briggs & Stratton Small Engine Governor Spring Replacement #692571
Briggs & Stratton Small Engine Governor Spring Replacement #692571
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$9.46Estimated Savings
$112.5003:06
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the governor spring on Briggs & Stratton small engines. The most common reason for replacing this part is if the engine runs rough.
All of the information in this video is applicable to the following brands: Briggs & Stratton
All of the information in this video is applicable to the following brands: Briggs & Stratton
Step By Step Instructions
1
To replace the governor spring on this briggs and stratton engine…
2
… you will need a 5/16th inch nut driver, a 10mm socket, and a 10mm wrench.
3
Before you begin this procedure, make sure the engine has cooled.
4
We also recommend there be little or no fuel in the tank.
5
Using the 5/16th inch nut driver, unthread the two screws securing the throttle cover plate.
6
Shift the throttle lever to the right so you can detach the plate.
7
Next, use the 10mm socket to unthread the two front screws securing the fuel tank to the bracket.
8
Use the 10mm wrench to unthread the two rear screws securing the tank.
9
Move the tank out of the way.
10
Shift the throttle lever to the “off” position.
11
Note which hole in the governor arm the spring is inserted into… then detach the old spring from the throttle lever and the arm.
12
To install the new governor spring…
13
… insert the shorter end into the appropriate hole in the governor arm and align the opposite end on the throttle lever.
14
With the spring in place, reposition the tank on the bracket… then rethread the rear and front screws.
15
Reposition the throttle cover plate…
16
… and rethread the screws.
17
If necessary, refill the fuel tank and the engine should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the governor spring on Briggs & Stratton small engines. The most common reason for replacing this part is if the engine runs rough.
All of the information in this video is applicable to the following brands: Briggs & Stratton
All of the information in this video is applicable to the following brands: Briggs & Stratton
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
To replace the governor spring on this briggs and stratton engine…
2
… you will need a 5/16th inch nut driver, a 10mm socket, and a 10mm wrench.
3
Before you begin this procedure, make sure the engine has cooled.
4
We also recommend there be little or no fuel in the tank.
5
Using the 5/16th inch nut driver, unthread the two screws securing the throttle cover plate.
6
Shift the throttle lever to the right so you can detach the plate.
7
Next, use the 10mm socket to unthread the two front screws securing the fuel tank to the bracket.
8
Use the 10mm wrench to unthread the two rear screws securing the tank.
9
Move the tank out of the way.
10
Shift the throttle lever to the “off” position.
11
Note which hole in the governor arm the spring is inserted into… then detach the old spring from the throttle lever and the arm.
12
To install the new governor spring…
13
… insert the shorter end into the appropriate hole in the governor arm and align the opposite end on the throttle lever.
14
With the spring in place, reposition the tank on the bracket… then rethread the rear and front screws.
15
Reposition the throttle cover plate…
16
… and rethread the screws.
17
If necessary, refill the fuel tank and the engine should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Spring
$9.46
Total$0.00
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