Recent content by jbwilli

*** UPDATE *** I removed and replaced this carb/control assy and governor arm 3 or 4 times and every time it went to WIDE OPEN THROTTLE after reinstall. This last time, I meticulously disassembled the Control Assy and ensured all those moving plates moved freely. I wrote the post above before...

I inherited my father in-law's Exmark Metro 26 self propelled walk behind with Kawasaki 4.5/5 hp FJ180V engine. I have adjusted the governor per service manual. (Turned top of gov arm ccw and gov shaft ccw and locked). Prior to start, the throttle butterfly sits at half throttle position (not...

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