I just picked up a toro with the same engine, it’s over revving. Tomorrow I’m going to try this. But if it’s not it, you have any other ideas why it would rev high?
I have one doing the exact opposite! Reving to the moon, adjusting the tab doesn’t work and even when I disconnect the spring the Rpms don’t change. I pulled the air filter cover off to make sure nothing was binding up the levers. I’m thinking it’s internal…
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Only took 2 hours to find this video. Just been asking the wrong question in the search bar! The key word was "governor"! I wanted to reduce my revs a little. So important not to over rev if you want to prolong the life of the engine. My 34 year old Snapper with a B&S just died. No spark and can't get parts. Sad day!
You so Rock! I was fiddling with the connector that is secured with the 10mm nut thinking it was there and it did nothing of course. One Google and there you are showing me how to do it correctly again. I appreciate your videos!
@@donyboy73 4 years ago I replaced the ring in this mower because it was low compression. This mower runs fine just too high on the rpms even with the spring totally disconnected. I have played with that governor bar both ways with no change. How can I get the rpm down without adding a spring? If I push it back with my fingers it drops the rpm plenty good but when you let go they are too high. The mower looks brand new and I want to give it away to the needy but I have to get the rpms down. Thanks for any tips!
Great tip Donny! I remember my old 76 Merc Sno-twister snowmobile oval racer having a Kohler engine in it. That thing was FAST! lol Have a great weekend.
thank you so much for sharing this information! I recently purchased my Lawnboy mower and realized the throttle was just too low and I struggled with my lawn to the point that the mower would choke and die out. I won't have that issue anymore.
Thanks alot for the video. My problem centered on that part but my mower was over revving. Kinda hard to push on a spring so I affixed a sturdy wire to each end in the open most position. Just had to bend the wire a bit to bring it to the proper rpm.
Thank you Donny, this is the same P.O.S. my wife got me several years ago, I hate it. Slow turning, bog down and stop. I will try this this.. Still prefer my Grandfathers 1964 Wards mower, It's a little 3 horse and it out cuts my new 6 horse any day. Plus in keeps running when I move a hose, no restart.. I can adjust the R.P.M.s
Hi Don, my Koehler lawnmower is running even lower and worse than this. I was going to look for a vid how to adjust the speed. This was such a big help😃! Thanks!!!!
Thanks Don. I found this Video really helpful as I have a Kohler XT-7 in Australia and I was wondering how to get it running like new again. Also bought the Tachometer like yours off eBay. Really Happy and Impressed. If I come to America one day, I want to visit you.
Hey Don - can you share the info. on the tachometer with us. I have an older style "swing-arm" tach and it works fine but the measurements are in 250 rpm increments. The digital one you used is more detailed. Thanks.
Have you dealt with the newest Briggs with the plastic carb.? I have and also a governor low speed problem. They are so e-z. I thought I would ask if you had....
Hi Dony, I have a Kohler XT675 and once I start mowing I hear a knocking-noise coming from the blade area and it doesn't make the knocking sound when I'm not mowing. Also it makes the knocking sound when I am mulching the grass. Do you know what could be wrong? Thanks
Cool video Don! One question, you said you shouldn't let the engine rev higher than 3200rpm, but I always thought 3600rpm was the correct maximum for these engines (at least for Briggs)?
Most small engines (most likely that one too) are built to be able to run at 3600 RPM. The problem in the USA is residential lawn mower blades have a safety rating of 3200 RPM so the manufacturers have to run the engines slower.
Donyboy , I just bought a year old Remington self propelled with a Kohler engine . Push start electric an pull nice handle height. Beautiful machine 159c . What are your thoughts? The guy paid almost 5 hundred for it , I paid 1 hundred He sadly went through a divorce with his wife and hes diwn sizing.
I have same engine main problem when I tried to increase the governor as you did my engine would die and if I reduce the tension on the spring the engine would turn at 1,000 rpm. Weird the governor tension spring does not respond the way it should. Any suggestions.
Great video Dony! How accurate are the non-contact tachs? I've read some of the reviews on Amazon and quite a few people find them inaccurate? What has your experience been? Thanks and have a great weekend!
I've found sometimes you have to back up or get closer to the reflective tape..move around until it reads. I've got a cheap harbor fright one and it works ok. You will know when it's not reading right and when it's locked on.
Smashing tip, i might just make a paper strobe disk for mine, with mains lighting it would give me an idea :-) I could use frequency counters and more complex methods but its a crude engine and that would be overkill lol.
Thanks for the great video! Do you, or anyone else out there, know what to do when the RPMs just can't be turned any lower by bending this piece? The (new) spring on mine is loose enough now it could be removed without changing anything, and the mower is still running fast. This is after I recently cleaned the carb out. Thanks to anyone willing to help. -JB
This is a common issue on these Kohler lawnmower engines!
I just picked up a toro with the same engine, it’s over revving. Tomorrow I’m going to try this. But if it’s not it, you have any other ideas why it would rev high?
@donyboy73
I have one doing the exact opposite! Reving to the moon, adjusting the tab doesn’t work and even when I disconnect the spring the Rpms don’t change. I pulled the air filter cover off to make sure nothing was binding up the levers. I’m thinking it’s internal…
Omg this was so much easier then any other video, sone people make it more difficult then it has to be
Haha, I was going to take my lawn mower to a repair shop and this did the job! Got to love UA-cam videos...
Right on!
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Only took 2 hours to find this video. Just been asking the wrong question in the search bar! The key word was "governor"! I wanted to reduce my revs a little. So important not to over rev if you want to prolong the life of the engine. My 34 year old Snapper with a B&S just died. No spark and can't get parts. Sad day!
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Great explanation donyboy I'm sure this helped alot of people out. I see they run under bushes and get this out of adjustment all the time
You so Rock! I was fiddling with the connector that is secured with the 10mm nut thinking it was there and it did nothing of course. One Google and there you are showing me how to do it correctly again. I appreciate your videos!
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@@donyboy73 4 years ago I replaced the ring in this mower because it was low compression. This mower runs fine just too high on the rpms even with the spring totally disconnected. I have played with that governor bar both ways with no change. How can I get the rpm down without adding a spring? If I push it back with my fingers it drops the rpm plenty good but when you let go they are too high. The mower looks brand new and I want to give it away to the needy but I have to get the rpms down. Thanks for any tips!
Great tip Donny! I remember my old 76 Merc Sno-twister snowmobile oval racer having a Kohler engine in it. That thing was FAST! lol Have a great weekend.
Really informative, this person is very good at his profession, GOOD JOB ! Thanks ! RNO comment from Canada.
I have a kohler courage 25hp that I need to turn the idling down a tad.
Why can't they just have a idle adjustment screw? Thanks, John
Thanks! Super quick fix for a quick mower flip!
Thank you so much for that video. That was exactly what I needed.
thank you so much for sharing this information! I recently purchased my Lawnboy mower and realized the throttle was just too low and I struggled with my lawn to the point that the mower would choke and die out. I won't have that issue anymore.
Thanks for the tip. Must have gotten mine stuck on some weeds.
Thanks,,,fixed mine in 1 minute.
Thanks nice ez adjustment Always something to learn. Be Safe
Thanks alot for the video. My problem centered on that part but my mower was over revving. Kinda hard to push on a spring so I affixed a sturdy wire to each end in the open most position. Just had to bend the wire a bit to bring it to the proper rpm.
Thanks for the great video Donyboy73, I can always count on you.
Thank you Donny, this is the same P.O.S. my wife got me several years ago, I hate it. Slow turning, bog down and stop.
I will try this this..
Still prefer my Grandfathers 1964 Wards mower, It's a little 3 horse and it out cuts my new 6 horse any day.
Plus in keeps running when I move a hose, no restart.. I can adjust the R.P.M.s
I believe this is another awesome video amigo. Keep it up.
Thanks don! I did it and it worked really well
Hi Don, my Koehler lawnmower is running even lower and worse than this. I was going to look for a vid how to adjust the speed. This was such a big help😃!
Thanks!!!!
hopefully it works for you
Did this work?
Thanks Don. I found this Video really helpful as I have a Kohler XT-7 in Australia and I was wondering how to get it running like new again. Also bought the Tachometer like yours off eBay. Really Happy and Impressed. If I come to America one day, I want to visit you.
sure and greetings from Canada
Ive always thought my Toro was running a little slow rpm Evan when new info good to know thanks
You’re a life saver thanks!
You are my hero!
Over - revving with spring totally slack, Anything to try next? Thanks
Nice RPM reader
Great video, awesome tach!!
hi steve
where did you get your tachometer Dony looks like a nice one ... Great video as always !
from jb tool sales.com
Awesome, thank you!
Hey Don - can you share the info. on the tachometer with us. I have an older style "swing-arm" tach and it works fine but the measurements are in 250 rpm increments. The digital one you used is more detailed. Thanks.
Ah for the good old days when you could control the speed with a lever.
Could the reading be done on top at the cooling fan? I can't find a spot under the cover to hit with the laser beam
Where can we get that RPM meter that you have? Thanks for the video Don! Have a great weekend!Found the meter on Amazon. $48.49!
Have you dealt with the newest Briggs with the plastic carb.? I have and also a governor low speed problem. They are so e-z. I thought I would ask if you had....
Great video. Would you recommend an OPPAMA tachometer as well?
Awesome thankyou
good help.
Hi Dony,
I have a Kohler XT675 and once I start mowing I hear a knocking-noise coming from the blade area and it doesn't make the knocking sound when I'm not mowing. Also it makes the knocking sound when I am mulching the grass. Do you know what could be wrong?
Thanks
Why are they using Honda GXV air filter box style ???
Should the engine be warm when making this adjustment?
i have to ask this how do you like those kohler knock offs by mtd?
cool, thanks for the info
Cool video Don! One question, you said you shouldn't let the engine rev higher than 3200rpm, but I always thought 3600rpm was the correct maximum for these engines (at least for Briggs)?
Yes, do tell. I thought the same, and I've seen the 3200 number kicked around lately.
Most small engines (most likely that one too) are built to be able to run at 3600 RPM. The problem in the USA is residential lawn mower blades have a safety rating of 3200 RPM so the manufacturers have to run the engines slower.
Ahhhh. Ok. As a tech (on anything it seems with an engine) I try and learn something new every day. Thanks for the education!!
is this a similar procedure for a honda mower? thanks
Donyboy , I just bought a year old Remington self propelled with a Kohler engine . Push start electric an pull nice handle height. Beautiful machine 159c . What are your thoughts? The guy paid almost 5 hundred for it , I paid 1 hundred
He sadly went through a divorce with his wife and hes diwn sizing.
I have an older kohler 1995-1998, can you please tell me how to adjust idle speed?
I have same engine main problem when I tried to increase the governor as you did my engine would die and if I reduce the tension on the spring the engine would turn at 1,000 rpm. Weird the governor tension spring does not respond the way it should. Any suggestions.
nice tips
excellent!
Great video Dony! How accurate are the non-contact tachs? I've read some of the reviews on Amazon and quite a few people find them inaccurate? What has your experience been? Thanks and have a great weekend!
I've found sometimes you have to back up or get closer to the reflective tape..move around until it reads.
I've got a cheap harbor fright one and it works ok. You will know when it's not reading right and when it's locked on.
Donnie, what kind of tach are you using?
Can I change the base filter house to a primer base on the same model
Smashing tip, i might just make a paper strobe disk for mine, with mains lighting it would give me an idea :-)
I could use frequency counters and more complex methods but its a crude engine and that would be overkill lol.
lol
Where can I get a carb with primer bulb or manual choke for a Kohler XT 675?
Was that screen set to 2 stroke
I can't seem to get mine to rev down even after bending the piece down, exact same mower though.
Any suggestions?
check throttle linkage on carburetor
On my toro push mower with 6.75 hp engine...the spring sits horizantal.
Where do I get one of those Tachometers like you have in the Video ?
jbtoolsales.com
How do u turn it down mines running at 3600rpm
I never new that craftsman had Kohler engines on there push mowers?
JS 60 SMOKING ENGINE IS THAT HEAD GASKET PINSTIN RINGS
Thanks for the great video! Do you, or anyone else out there, know what to do when the RPMs just can't be turned any lower by bending this piece? The (new) spring on mine is loose enough now it could be removed without changing anything, and the mower is still running fast. This is after I recently cleaned the carb out. Thanks to anyone willing to help. -JB
hi john did you ever find a fix? my mower is revving so high
Mine too. Don't know what to do.
what is the rotation of this engine when i look up above the engine. Thanks
Clockwise from above
rocket sceice right hereh
Kohler lawnboy 6.5 running way to fast. bend bar downwards?\
My LawnBoy wouldn't start, I tried this adjustment, and it started right up.
That looks like an old Eager 1 Sears Craftsman 22 inch mower
my engine pulses help
yes 3100/3200 is good 3700 and bit low on oil conrod will shit it self
ok see.. I make them 3400
OVERREVVING MEANS FUBAR