New carb revs too high

[ILENGINE]

Part of the issue maybe the bent throttle linkage in your second picture next to the red arrow. That linkage rod should be straight. So I am sure that linkage is binding on the intake manifold. If that rod was straight the throttle would probably be at idle. LInkage needs straightened or replaced and governor static adjustment needs reset.

 

[Auto Doc's]

Looks bent to me and holding the throttle from moving freely like it should

 

[BQuirky]

I didn't get any single picture in which the whole writing was visible because of the angles/lighting. Putting them together (B&S) I see Model 44N877, Type 0003G1. I attached a picture showing the spring I think you're talking about, which looks to be firmly connected.

 

[Auto Doc's]

That one is a secondary. the gold yellow colored one below that is the primary.

I replied earlier about the throttle shaft rod... it looks pinned up beside the plastic intake. Was the rod bent on purpose?