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I changed the oil and filter on my mower and was riding it when all of a sudden it started reveing on high speed.
I can pull up on the governor lever/idil and it will rev normal until I let go, then it Revs like a bat out of hell.
What could be the issue?
Can I loosen the screw on the governor and adjust the idil?

first thing the expert repair guys (not me) will ask for is the model number of your engine
thanks

It's a Scott's, John Deer , the orange tractor.
20 HP /48 automatic
Intek, Briggs and Stratton.
v-twin.
Family YBSXS.7242VF. 274844

Close, but no cigar, ... ( see example ) ...

BUT this should be your engine manual ... ( see section 3 .. page 5 for Governor adjustment )


https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B6NaqjIxWV1ySkZjTTA5TGltZEE/edit ... click on link

Where's it located I've looked but don't see it.

rocket9244 said:

Where's it located I've looked but don't see it.

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MY sincere apologies, I meant SECTION 4 Page 1 ( starting ) , Got too many folders on the desk trying to look up parts, manuals etc. etc. and the wifey in my ear, plus I'm an ol fart, sufferin brain over-load .. :laughing:..:laughing:

rocket9244 said:

Where's it located I've looked but don't see it.

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Numbers are stamped into the valve covers on that engine.

Question is, what happened to make it all of a sudden race like that?
Everything seems to be working right except for the high reving.
If I pull up on the idel it will slow down. But as soon as I let it go, it races full speed.

It's not a v twin . Just a regular 20 HP B & S

Here is my Facebook link to photos, maybe it would be easier for you guys to identify.
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10160160055060142&id=564915141

Here's the issue.
https://m.facebook.com/rocket9244/a...42.1073741982.564915141&source=48&__tn__=EH-R

Found the Tag..
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10160160272175142&id=564915141

Are the spring(s) still in place..? the ones that are on the carb and gov.....

rocket9244 said:

It's not a v twin . Just a regular 20 HP B & S

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In post 3 you say its a v twin.....! then you say in post 9 its not its just a regular 20HP B & S, going by the photo in facebook its a v twin, very confusing for us here..!

Looks exactly like my V-twin !! ... I would think the problem may be in the 2 Governor springs on the Throttle Control Bracket, or the Governor arm adjustment.

Take a look at this Youtube vid and see if it may be of any help ..... WATCH ENTIRE vid.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7rvHH0IPPk

BlazNT said:

Numbers are stamped into the valve covers on that engine.

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SEE example pic of valve cover with engine INFO.

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EngineMan said:

Are the spring(s) still in place..? the ones that are on the carb and gov.....

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Everything seems to be in place.
I won't be able to look deep into It until tomorrow evening, possibly Tuesday, im working crazy hours right now.