Briggs 17hp wont start and stay running

[angellonewolf]

great to see all the work you and the peolpe on here can get it working again

 

[Daquiri_briggs]

So, prior to this I seen quite a bit of difference between high and low throttle. I have the "idle lever" exactly where I would like it to idle at on low, but it doesnt quite get there. How would I fix this, as I stated earlier I feel like it is idling on low way to fast. When I switch from Low throttle to full throttle there is hardly a difference at all.

As far as everything else goes, I just let the mower run for about 20 minutes, turned it off for a little and repeated. It started right up and ran flawlessly, except for my above statements.

You guys are awesome! Thank you so much!! I am glad that Bert was able to take that walk a few pages back and calm his nerves enough to help me thru my novice ways :tongue::tongue:!! I cant tell y'all enough how much I appreciate it.

I just need to address my question above, put the deck back on and the hood, then I will be good to go!!!! I might just go mow my neighbors yard today hahaha Just kidding!!

 

[ILENGINE]

Did you mess with where the governor arm connects to the rod that go inside the engine. Follow the throttle rods down to were the connect to an arm.

when turning the shaft on the carb, what which direction the governor rods turns when it goes inside the engine. Now when holding the throttle at full throttle loosen the bolt that clamps the arm to the rod and then turn the rod all the way it will turn in the same direction it was turning when moving the throttle to full open throttle. and then retighten the clamp.

See if that helps.

 

[Daquiri_briggs]

Did you mess with where the governor arm connects to the rod that go inside the engine. Follow the throttle rods down to were the connect to an arm.

when turning the shaft on the carb, what which direction the governor rods turns when it goes inside the engine. Now when holding the throttle at full throttle loosen the bolt that clamps the arm to the rod and then turn the rod all the way it will turn in the same direction it was turning when moving the throttle to full open throttle. and then retighten the clamp.

See if that helps.

What are the throttle rods and clamps? I have not messed with the throttle other than taking the cable off and taking the carb off. Of course I did have the inside parts removed, that piece of the governor.

Is this the clamp that you are talking about.. the one that moves the lever for idling?
https://www.dropbox.com/sc/wpj8ag5efi2jfue/AABoOUVyAAT2h-otPGzbJ5dza

 

[ILENGINE]

When you were inside removing the governor gear that piece makes contact with an L shaped rod. That rod goes through the block and connects to an arm. that arm is connected with a bolt that squeezes the governor arm onto the shaft. You may need to follow the direction as posted above to reset the static governor setting.

The governor spring connect between where the throttle cable and the governor arm. That clamping bolt is down in that area of the engine.

 

[bertsmobile1]

And remember,
THE GOVENOR MAKES IT GO SLOWER
The THROTTLE MAKES IT GO FASTER

They work directly against each other regulated by the spring.

 

[Daquiri_briggs]

Didn't have time to check this tonight, but I did start it up and try to ride it around the yard. Going up a little to no hill on my driveway it stuttered and would barely go. Flat land it was fine. So... Not sure what that means but I wanted to put it out there until I had time to check the stuff

 

[Daquiri_briggs]

I have no idea what I am about to do, but I am going to go try something...

Few videos of it just running and me trying stuff on the throttle
https://www.dropbox.com/s/jij5zf1ch05v4sa/Video Mar 05, 7 37 49 PM.mov?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/gbvgz5wvxfpdi19/Video Mar 10, 5 39 55 PM.mov?dl=0

The thing barely turns
https://www.dropbox.com/s/gbvgz5wvxfpdi19/Video Mar 10, 5 39 55 PM.mov?dl=0

Video of it when I was riding it and it would almost die...
https://www.dropbox.com/s/31k8uuzuist2a8u/Video Mar 08, 7 08 31 PM.mov?dl=0

Photos of me looking at the throttle and govenor... I dont get the instructions.. the bolt I loosened did nothing and so forth so on..
https://www.dropbox.com/sc/lf0gx4gwy8waq6m/AABohsPoTZAQZHasPLiEhR90a

 

[ILENGINE]

You found the clamp bolt for the governor rod. With that loose move the throttle on the carb back and forth while watching what direction the rod turns where you had the screw driver. Now while holding the throttle at the wide open throttle position turn that rod where the screwdriver is in the same direction as it turned when you moved the throttle all the way to full throttle. then tighten the clamp bolt back down making sure it is snug, otherwise it may slip.

If done correctly will set the static governor position, after that then restart the engine and see what it does. We may need to make adjustments to the governor springs after that, but lets see if that changes anything first.

PS. that rod doesn't turn very far. Maybe 1/8 turn or so.

 

[Daquiri_briggs]

PHEWW! I thought I was going crazy... BRB, going to go do what you said! Thanks for the reply

Wide open is throttle at full blast right, just to double check