It also gives a clear image on which direction the springs go. That does make a difference for correct operation. The bottom tab on the governor spring is also how to get higher rpms. Bend that tab down slightly increasing tension gives you higher rpms. However to do that adjustment you need to know exactly what the rpms are. To high and you could blow the engine up. To low and you do not have a quality cut. 3600-3700 is what most mowers need. Do check the specs first.

Where did you order the spring from? I’m having the same issue.

@@johnminckler4605 Hey John, I'm just a commenter, not the video maker. I had my original spring.

mrcashcrop thank you, I appreciate the comment. I feel obligated to help the community if I can after all I've learned from others over the years.

I was in the middle of evaluating my own 20HP Vtwin Intek problem, just prior to finding your video [above]. Normally, I'd call my brother, at his shop, and pick his brain-bone for advise. As a 45 year veteran of small engine repair, with certifications for doing warranty work for KOHLER and BRIGGS & STRATTON, he had a lot to bring to the table, when it came to question and answers. [At the risk of over sharing ... If my brother (Hal) had not passed away, on this past Labor Day weekend, we probably would not be having this exchange]. That aside, while attempting to access my engine problem, I was first convinced that I was dealing with a bad coil. Both coils tested, had spark. Still, it started well enough, but after about 30 to 45 minutes of mowing, it began to 'sputter' [like when there's only a small amount of gas kicking around at the bottom of the tank]. Of course, I went through everything from checking fuel filters, fuel lines and even the pump, to checking electrical 'cut off switches' and the wire harnesses themselves. Hal was still around at the time the trouble had begun, so I took my carburetor to the shop, ran it through the 'sonic' carb cleaner and even took it apart and cleaned the jets [one at a time (L & R)...lol] and put in a complete carb kit. Long story short ...today, here at my garage, I got to thinking about that time, and it dawned on me to check the springs that control the governor and throttle. Turns out that the 'governed spring' had come unhooked from the base plate. After reattaching it, I test started the engine. It ran quite well, except it needed a very small idle adjustment. I mowed with it, for about two hours. Now, I have a concern: While experiencing the engine trouble, I had mowed with the machine, about a dozen times. After about 45 minutes, I'd have to 'park it' in the garage, until the next day. Then, I could finish the mowing. Would you give me your thoughts regarding any concerns that I should be wary of, because of using it while the governed spring was not attached? [ additional note: After mowing today ( about two hours worth), and while driving back to the garage, with the deck disengaged, the engine sounded like it needed another minor idle adjustment. Any thoughts...? Just mentioning it as 'food for thought' .] Thanks. ~K~

I have the racing condition how did you fix it?

@@Gods-Elect did you find a solution? Hi, Had a bad misfire, replaced carburettor. Engine now revs very high. Took engine out replaced with a new governor, did not look damaged at all. Adjusted governor to carb as per instructions. Still revs high. Noticed the Governor arm does not seem to move througout the rev range. Any ideas? Thanks

Might want to do a compression check or pull the heads and look at your gaskets. A bad head gasket will cause combustion gasses to enter the block and reduce the pressure differential across the piston. This can also cause poor acceleration and lack of power. Its also very common for them to go out.

@@mbakken11 I put the new governor springs on yesterday, and while I was at it, pulled the valve covers to check the lash. One of the cylinders had valves that were way out of spec, extremely loose. I set all of the valves to .005 per the manual, and now it purs like a kitten, and revs up and down just fine.

I believe I have that exact motor on a mower at our farm, but I won't be able to get pictures of it for a while. The linkages should be very similar to this video, otherwise you can look up your engine on a site like ereplacementparts.com or Jack's small engine. They have exploded diagrams that are mildly useful. Sorry I can't be more help at the moment

Maybe someone may need in future, loose the nut on top wireburush clean bottom surface, rust or corrosion there, a bit grease there good to go,