How do I fix the governor on my Toro lawn mower?

Hold the throttle on the carburetor to the wide open position and note which direction the arm attached to the governor shaft moves. While holding the throttle wide open rotate the governor shaft in the same direction it would turn to open the throttle, turn it until it stops.

How do you adjust an air vane governor?

To adjust the governor, you would loosen the screw on the bottom of the governor arm and push the governor arm so the throttle is wide open. Then you would turn the bottom “clip” (which is connected to the governor shaft) counter clockwise. This will set the governor shaft on top of the governor spool.

How do you set governor on Toro recycler mower?

Hold the throttle on the carburetor to the wide open position and note which direction the arm attached to the governor shaft moves. While holding the throttle wide open rotate the governor shaft in the same direction it would turn to open the throttle, turn it until it stops. Tighten the arm back down to the governor shaft.

How do you set the governor on a lawn mower?

Take careful note of the direction of rotation on the governor arm. Place a nut driver over the governor shaft protruding from the engine. Turn the shaft in the same direction that the governor arm rotated, until it won’t go any further. Tighten the clamp bolt holding the governor lever to the shaft protruding from the engine.

How can I change the speed of my Toro Lawn Mower?

Look for a vertical arm with springs attached to it. This is the governor. Bend the arm slightly the left using the needle-nose pliers. Think in millimeters rather than inches when you make the adjustment. A tiny movement can mean a significant speed change when adjusting the governor.

How does a Toro 6.5 hp lawn mower work?

The engine on the Toro 6.5 HP lawn mower has a governor that controls the speed of the engine. The purpose of a governor is to control the engine speed. Left on its own, the engine potentially runs too fast, and it could literally start breaking apart. The governor prevents this from happening by limiting how fast the motor can operate.