Briggs & Stratton 270962, 271172, CE8069, 276535, 273521 Governor Adjustments, Static Adjustment

Governor Adjustments

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

Static Adjustment

1.Loosen screw holding governor lever to

1 governor crank (A, Figure 28) or (C, Figure 29).

2.Rotate throttle linkage from idle position to wide open throttle. Note direction of rotation of the governor arm attached to the throttle linkage.

3.While holding linkage at wide open throttle, use the appropriate tool to rotate the governor shaft (B, Figure 29) until it stops in the direction noted in Step 2.

4.Tighten screw holding governor lever to governor crank per Section 12 - Engine Specifications.

5.Before starting engine, manually actuate throttle linkage to check for binding.

Figure 28

Figure 29

Top No Load Adjustment Vertical Models 97700, 99700

1.Place throttle (A, Figure 30 and 31) in FAST position and insert a 1/8” (3.2 mm) rod (B) through holes in carburetor control bracket and lever.

Figure 30

Figure 31

2.Start engine and measure RPM using Tachometer #19200 or #19389. Adjust Top No Load RPM by turning screw (C).

3.Remove 1/8” (3.2 mm) rod.

NOTE: Correct Top No Load RPM for each model-type-trim can be found in the engine replacement data on Briggs & Stratton websites.

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