Governor Issues on Z246? Help!

twernicke

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Hey all, it's been a while since I've been here but I could use some help. First, a little background. I had been having issues with low RPM sputtering on my Husqvarna Z246 Zero Turn with the Kawasaki FR651V engine. I decided to replace the plugs, ignition coils, air filter and carburetor. All went fine until startup. It started and went into an overspeed situation, sounded like 4K RPM+ and then I shut it down. I never touched the governor and the throttle/choke cables were not moved on the bracket in this process. Just unbolted and bolted back in the same spot. I also noticed that the throttle stops seem to have shifted which does not make sense to me??? This is my first time dealing with a potential governor issue so please be gentle. LOL
 

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Anytime the carburetor is removed or replaced you should do the static governor adjustment. Also please take careful notice to underline text about the LH threaded screw (bolt) at the knee joint.
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In the Kawasaki FR651V service manual.
Thanks, I ended up just buying the full Service Manual since the one that is provided with the mower is very limited. Another dumb question here, since my "low" idle speed is currently crazy high (probably over 4K!) I would assume that I should make some control panel adjustments before even trying to start again? Seems like they are a mile off right now.
 
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