Adjust Remote Throttle Control; Governor; Perform Static Governor Adjustment - Briggs & Stratton 083100 Manual

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Adjust Remote Throttle Control

There are two locations on the control bracket that the
remote cable can be mounted. Refer to the following
illustration.
1. Remove air cleaner cover and air filter as instructed in
Change Air Filter found in this section.
2. Loosen throttle control wire casing screw (A) on control
bracket.
3. Move equipment throttle control lever to "fast" position
(B).
4. Move engine throttle control lever to "fast" position (C).
5. Move throttle control wire and casing (D) in the direction
of the arrow until it stops.
6. Tighten casing clamp screw securely.
7. Install air filter and air cleaner cover and instructed in
Change Air Filter found in this section.
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Governor

A complete governor system adjustment includes a static
governor adjustment, engine warm-up, idle and/or governed
idle speed adjustment, and top no-load speed adjustment.
Be sure to complete all steps.

Perform Static Governor Adjustment

1. Drain fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is
empty.
2. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.
3. Remove the air cleaner assembly as instructed in
Change Air Filter found in this section.
4. Remove the control panel trim and fuel tank as
instructed in In-Tank Fuel Filter found in this section.
5. Move throttle lever (A) to Fast position.
6. Loosen governor lever nut (B) and spread clamp apart
using a screwdriver.
7. While holding governor lever (C) toward carburetor
(wide open throttle), use the appropriate tool to rotate
the governor shaft (D) clockwise until it stops.
8. Torque governor lever nut (B) to the value listed in
Section 14 - Engine Specifications .
9. Reinstall fuel tank, control panel trim, air cleaner
assembly and spark plug wire.
10. Before starting engine, manually actuate governor lever
and throttle linkage to check for binding.
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