Recent content by nicknsw

Thanks @slomo, I took the advice from @StarTech and setup the governor as per the instructions. After starting the engine, and with the revs too high as indicated here, I can slow those revs down by moving the governor arm backwards (towards the rear of the machine) with my fingers. To the...

Hi @bertsmobile1, @sgkent, @StarTech, @SeniorCitizen, I'd like to thank each of you all for your help, but with the last snippet of advice from Bertsmobile1 regarding the "internal governor" I think I have come to the end of my skillset to take the engine apart. To be honest, other than moving...

Yes it does when I move the arm manually

Thanks for your help. I'll make a start on pulling the engine apart at the weekend, find the part and source something online, assuming it's within my skillset! Appreciate your help

Hi Sgkent, I believe the governor assembly, which I've assumed is the connection from the throttle plate at the front of the machine, all the way to the back of the machine via the governor arm is what you are referring to, is connected as it should be. It certainly appears to the the case when...

Hi Bert, thanks again. Did you not see the video I posted yesterday afternoon, attached link to the mower running. https://photos.app.goo.gl/cCCUJLzWLGwCWJQu7

Sorry, let me try again. When I start it up it runs at 100% power. I turn the throttle to halfway and it still runs at 100% power... no change. The only change to power is when the throttle is in the off position - the engine comes to a standstill. Any position the throttle is in, other than...

Thank you all for your assistance. I am grateful. Bunnings model, Victa Tornado. 625 series. @bertsmobile1, you suggested I check the governor. I did this, as suggested at half throttle, and the throttle plate (2) does not pivot when I move the governor loop with the throttle lever. Note, when...