I'm trying to help out this old timer who has a 5hp front tie mtd tiller. Throttle linkage looks to be hooked up 100% correctly throttle control is mounted on the handlebar. And when you move it it seems to be sliding the mechanism in between tank and engine. Gov. Spring is hooked up properly but doesn't move the rod up and down when the engine is running. Any thoughts thank you very much.
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Briggs 5 hp mtd tiller throttle linkage questions
- Thread starter bigtuna
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Export threadFirst thing to check is make sure the throttle shaft in the carb isn't stuck, They can get sticky sometimes after setting for a few months. free movement of all linkages is the first priority. the after than then we could start looking at the governor system.
With the engine off, move the throttle control to full speed. No look at the governor spring. Is it hanging straight down. Also does it seem tight or is it hanging loose. If hanging loose bent the tab to increase tension on the spring to speed it up. this is best performed with a tachometer to avoid overspeeding the engine.