Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.)/Honda /GCV160 GOVERNOR

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Expert: John C. Bridgers Sr. - 6/30/2007


Question
The engine revs to max when started. The throttle lever moves the butterfly valve but it does not change the rpm. I can manually move the governor likage to get it to throttle down, but can' get it to do it on its own correctly.

MOWER
model PR55R621CA
SN 041100M007578
 
THANKS,
GARY

Answer
Hello Gary:

You can View a Breakdown/IPL of the Mower at this Site Addy, http://hayward.arinet.com/scripts/EmpartISAPI.dll?MF&app=ASP&lang=EN&TF=Mainfram... and Select the Catalog American Honda. Then Select Engine. Then Scoll Down to your Engine Model and Select it. The Select the Oil Pan File. Breakdown Box # 9 Shows the Governor Components. From your Description, it Sounds like the Internal Governor has Came Apart or the Governor Arm Has Slipped on the Governor Shaft. Has the Bolt that Hold the Governor Arm to the Shaft Been Loosened? Hope this Helps. I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Let me Know What Happens, Please. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John

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John C. Bridgers Sr.

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Small Engine Service Center Co-Owner - ATVs, Mowers, Trimmers, Snow throwers, and Many Other Small Engine Operated Equipment. I can answer questions pertaining to Most Small Engines (Air and Water Cooled) and their Associated Equipment as well as Lawn and Garden Equipment, e.g. riders, tillers, trimmers, cement mixers, chainsaws, etc. I have been repairing small engines for 34 years. Briggs & Stratton, Tecumseh, Kohler, Lawn Boy, Stihl, Poulan, Mac, and Honda; to name a few.

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I have been repairing small engines for 34 years. Briggs & Stratton, Tecumseh, Kohler, Lawn Boy, Stihl, Poulan, Mac, and Honda; to name a few.

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Technical College for Gasoline and Diesel Engines. This was a Full Course on Complete Dis-assembly and Repair of ALL Components pertaining to Engines, Transmissions, Rear Ends, Electrical. I Found the Small Engines to be Interesting because they are Small and Simple.

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I have worked on small air/water cooled engines for 34 Years. I performed warranty work for Lowes of Wilson and other retailers in the area. I Own a Yard Maintenance and Certified Small Engine Repair Service Center.

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