Choke, Throttle & Governor Linkage Configuration on Briggs & Stratton 4-5Hp Engines

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Briggs and Stratton Choke, Throttle & Governor Linkage Configuration on 4-5Hp Engines
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@ecoprops8097 4 жыл бұрын

Donyboy……….awesome vid! saved my ass, as my pics were not that good when I took it apart and wasn't too sure on linkage connections......thank you......

@joebodkin6534 6 жыл бұрын

Took apart an old 5hp briggs off a mini bike 7 months ago. Finally got around to putting it back together.Thanks for the reminder.

@davidhoover8862 3 жыл бұрын

Almost 10 years later this video is still helping people put these back together.

@johnhale1657 5 жыл бұрын

Your video was a lifesaver! I replaced the carburetor on a twenty year old tiller, I thought I would remember where all the little linkages would go. Wrong! I was lucky to get one right. Thank you for the closeups, I couldn't have finished without your help!

@jhinote1 5 жыл бұрын

Donnyboy. I couldn’t agree more with John. I’ve had a MTD chipper that’s been out of service for 3 years and this video just got it back in action. Thanks a million!

@Wsforten 3 ай бұрын

Buddy, you were a lifesaver for me today. Thank you.

@leniroepcke1733 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for making this video! Weird story: I was given an OLD Craftsman chipper/shredder. After a few months of use, the plate that holds the choke & throttle broke off & started flopping around. Turns out @ some point someone took off the whole air filter housing, lost 2 screws & never bothered to replaced them. Excessive vibration eventually snapped the little arm that holds that plate to the top of the gas tank. Eventually it just wouldn't stay running & there was very little movement in the throttle lever. I ripped the whole thing apart & fabricated a new plate for the choke/throttle levers. I found the 2 missing screws in the carburetor. They had jammed the fuel intake valve closed. After sitting in pieces on my basement floor for a few weeks, I was having trouble getting the linkage right. Your video was a life saver!

@cuddlewear 4 жыл бұрын

You are the best Donnie. I had thought I had taken enough pictures but I was short and your video saved me some guessing and plenty of time. You have a great skill in explaining the linkages. I will be using your site as a resource and sharing it with my DIY buddies.

@robotecarom 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the clarity of the video work and explanations. There’s no way I could have done my carburetor replacement without your help.

@stewartstewart8169 2 жыл бұрын

First time ever I rebuilt carb on a B&S 5hp motor, easier than I thought, but reassembly was the bad bear, this video helped a lot getting things connected correctly! Thanks!

@dmt66 Жыл бұрын

I had the governor spring on wrong! Thanks for the great detail in your video. It was a huge help especially at 4 minutes and 10 secs when you show how the linkages should look at idle and throttle up. Mine were all jacked up.

@mikecarter934 10 жыл бұрын

I rebuilt a carb for a briggs fun power 5hp, you're the only person I've found that gives the detail of the governor spring from tank to linkage, I've been panicking because it's xmas eve and I'm hours away from giving my 8 year old her first go kart, you literally saved the day and her Christmas. Thank you for the detail, you even showed it a second time, god bless.

@spreaddeezhazelnutz7511 6 жыл бұрын

Mike Carter lol, I had the same problem the other day. And my throttle was stuck open just because I hooked up the spring to the governor arm wrong. I felt so stupid when I realized that it connects to the post that looks like a T.

@leonbarnett221 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent pictures and explanation! Even after running a tool and die shop for 30 years this video made a potential challenge an easy task.

@michaelbloom5342 Жыл бұрын

Dude. You saved my ass. I got the life of me couldn't remember how the choke linkage went back on. You rock

@GeraldThomasphotojunkie 9 жыл бұрын

You are a lifesaver my friend. My neighbor was playing mechanic and got his linkage all messed up. I needed some guidance on how it goes together when of course I stumbled upon your video. This should help a bunch!

@donyboy73 9 жыл бұрын

you're welcome

@DoingItCheap 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dony for another outstanding video! Very well produced and will save me a lot of sketching on the project I have now. I found a go kart in the dump and the engine runs but the carb needs a good cleaning. This will help me if I forget how it goes back !!!!! I know this video is five years old, but it is definitely useful today !!

@tjzzworld9101 6 жыл бұрын

DoingItCheap yea ik he makes it so understandable

@masterv88 9 жыл бұрын

just bought one of these off craigslist. tore it apart thinking id have it back together in one day.... wrong! ive been scrambling to find pictures or something and here you have a video. You just saved my ass! Thanks!

@scottmiller8801 7 жыл бұрын

Your information is always dead on! I have been a professional auto mechanic for 32 years and I highly respect you and greatly appreciate your help in all that you do! Thank you!

@donyboy73 7 жыл бұрын

you're welcome

@vda5620 9 жыл бұрын

Problem removing carb solved thanks to your instructions. Thank you for making such informative videos

@DowieFarm 4 жыл бұрын

This video saved me a lot of time trying to figure out the linkage that I took off a year ago! Thanks!

@sonko2010 5 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for the video. You saved me when I had to replace the carb on a 5 hp Briggs on a wood chipper and I couldn’t remember the sequence of where the linkages went. She’s back together and running well. Cheers!

@petratical 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I had trouble with how the spring from the gas tank hooked up to the engine. Thanks again, very clear instruction.

@haroldfuller2703 9 жыл бұрын

I took the linkage of my Craftsman tiller a part thinking that I could easily reassemble it. Boy, I was wrong. Thank you for the clear explanation and video. My machine runs great.

@TheGuitar1962 5 жыл бұрын

I just got a new carburetor and tank for my tiller and this should help immensely. Thanks for making.

@twoluckyone 7 жыл бұрын

That is very clear, well explained. I wished there was this type of info on Choke, Throttle & Governor Linkage Configuration for the old Briggs 281707 engine

@jerrywhatsworth3589 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Donnie i just tore down my loaner tiller and was wondering just how all the linkages went but with your video it's a walk in the park.,thumbs up!!

@ya472 Ай бұрын

I have the B&S model 135202, that stopped running about 5 years ago. I broke a muffler stud and tried to easy-out the broken stud, but drilled off-center. Now I am fixing it up but apparently lost the throttle rod, going down. But thanks to your video, I can stop pulling out my hair. Thx.

@TB-xw2ui 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, as with many of the other comments my memory of how to put all the linkage and springs back together failed me. I really found you video well detailed and easy to follow. Thanks again.

@donyboy73 4 жыл бұрын

make sure you're subscribed

@nicholasdaidone224 4 жыл бұрын

Many thanks, spring was off and I didn't realize where it went. you are awesome.

@waynepearson6702 4 жыл бұрын

Just the video I was looking for. THANK YOU!

@160ager 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting this video. That Craftsman tiller is exactly what I am working on and the surging is what the engine is doing. I thought it was the governor linkage until I heard what you said about the adjustment screw.

@dgmenace73 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I just purchased a trencher that has a 5hp briggs, a couple linkages were off. This helped sooooo much!

@LindaBissett 7 жыл бұрын

I have this engine on my minibike. I am not sure how to attach the throttle for variable speed as the throttle and governor were not hooked up when I purchased it. Any idea? I have referenced your videos on numerous occasions Thanks!!!!

@MountainClear 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate for your tip on how to stop surging - it worked for me.

@dennisrocker 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent instructions and linkage locations. Thank You and also many thanks for KZfaq.

@shakes525 4 жыл бұрын

WOW! 9 years later and here you are saving my ass with this video. I went to replace the carb on my tiller, and like a tool I didnt take a picture before of the linkage. Honestly I'm not entirely sure if I could have figured it out with just a couple pictures. BTW I'm now kicking myself for not ordering a new gas tank also >_

@kjsoutdooradventures7705 10 ай бұрын

Absolutely the best vid on this. I had mine hooked up with a new carburetor but is idling really slow that's if I get it started. Great job.

@jhinote1 6 жыл бұрын

Great video! Your the first site I search when I'm looking for an answer. ✌🏻

@Dan-vz4ij 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Missed taking pictures of spring arrangement and your video helped me get back together.

@calliebillings3004 9 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Your video is exactly what I needed. One suggestion...just for some of us folks who dont see so well, maybe paint your pointer tool bright orange. Thanks again!

@davidmahoneyjr4386 2 ай бұрын

Great detailed video. I have an old go cart that I bought and need to get all the linkage. At least I can see where they go now. Thanks so much!

@isaachalverson5925 9 жыл бұрын

Don, I have a 5hp Briggs and Stratton Fun power engine on my go-kart, i am having issues figuring out the linkage. The linkage I have on there right now doesn't have the govoner attached. Is that bad? It idles rough because the govoner isn't attached.... can you please have a video on a go kart linkage with the govoner attached? Thank you

@neilsbergstedt 5 жыл бұрын

You've saved me twice this week now! I've got a 5hp that I took apart 2 years ago and I'm finally gonna get it back together. The only thing that worried me was the linkage but not anymore!

@nofakes8890 Жыл бұрын

Do you want to sale it

@matostruck 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for you video. i I was fixing my 5hp Briggs and stratton engine. But i was problems with the spring located behind the fuel tank. Now I was able to fix it due to your video. Thank you.

@user-oo1oo2hd9b Ай бұрын

the best pics I have found so far

@twothumbs2071 4 жыл бұрын

This was super helpful for a Briggs engine I found in the barn and put on an old roto

@steveshiflett 8 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!! I could not figure out exactly how to put the governor spring back on. Thank you so much for taking such care and making this useful video so complete!!

@donyboy73 8 жыл бұрын

you're welcome, thanks for subscribing

@stuntcardriver 6 жыл бұрын

Great video, exactly what I was looking for.

@joebodkin6534 5 жыл бұрын

All your videos are so helpful.Thanks so much.

@TNOffroadPhiDelt 8 жыл бұрын

This just saved my butt. Forgot to take a pic before i started. Thanks so much!

@donyboy73 8 жыл бұрын

+TNOffroadPhiDelt you're welcome

@spook498 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for posting this video. While my set up isnt exactly the same, this was extremely helpful. I greatly appreciate it!

@trouts4444 Жыл бұрын

This video is an oldie but matches my Troy Pony Briggs 5hp engine. Thanks Dony. The KZfaqr I trust.

@snakeplissken2148 2 жыл бұрын

I have a device simmilar to this. Thanks for the help. The Choke Was gone and somebody went wild with selfmade wires and links.

@ryandaniel3956 3 жыл бұрын

oh my god you are a saint for taking this video. i took pics taking mine apart to clean carburetor but didnt take good enough pics. thought i was SOL until i saw your vid

@michaeljabr1209 8 жыл бұрын

Great help man. I really needed it. Your videos have helped me tremendously on many small engines. Rock on!!! \m/

@ronsears3067 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks donyboy73 this has been a great help.

@daytripping63 12 жыл бұрын

Man that's was very informative, I have a Ranch King rototiller with a Brigg's 5 HP and the spring came off when I was tilling a spot for a new garden, I got it back together but it was surging a lot after. I had no idea about the adjustment screw, thanks a bunch that was a awesome video and a huge help!!:)

@Rlsgroupadvertising 8 жыл бұрын

Very informative - the closeups helped me figure out how to reconnect my linkage after a carb rebuild. Thanks!

@jeffreymassey754 2 жыл бұрын

Hey donyboy, FYI- I just watched a video that you made 9 yrs. ago thanks for your help.

@DarkWizardPrince 3 ай бұрын

Look at nice new tank! I wish I had one. I have to figure out why my 5hp briggs runs and then stops then goes again then stops. I put a new diaphram in it last year which helped a bit. Steve's small engine salloon says to check the gas cap for air flow. It has to be that or the carburetor. I did clean the carburetor but I dunno maybe I didn't do it good enough or need a new carburetor. I love your videos. I have learned a lot from them over the years. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

@justmyself1000 12 жыл бұрын

Thank You for this! I have the exact same engine! I bought it with all the linkage messed up and it was missing the linkage that goes from the governor to the bell crank. My throttle cable connects below the fuel tank on the front at the control arm bracket. 3 mower/small engine shops told me wrong on the linkage! Your video is great, and I appreciate the different angles! My application is an MTD rear tine tiller (model 219-406-000) Now it works and I immediately tilled my front yardThank You!

@donaldwisinski9431 2 жыл бұрын

Great vidio will help me out a lot.

@ddacombe4752 Жыл бұрын

great video, just putting one of these back together so great help to confirm i had everything in the right place

@j5fishing923 6 жыл бұрын

Dude, thank you so much. This video was very helpful.

@huntermiller3495 Жыл бұрын

Thanks 11 years later from a 15 year old building a mini bike it came off a rototiller and now I’m ripping thanks mate

@ashasingh7262 10 жыл бұрын

thank-you. Great detail and info.

@brianphilbrook5262 Жыл бұрын

This was just the walk through I needed. Thanks

@kardesinsanlik1359 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you , From Turkey . You are a good man

@donyboy73 10 жыл бұрын

greetings from canada

@whitewaterkustoms3049 2 ай бұрын

Dooood...You are a lifesaver for certain. Super awesome video and super helpful!!

@federicorisso1206 9 жыл бұрын

Dony thanks, I'm fond mechanical wing, in my city there are many cheats in the field, do my own thing and I serve many videos, I congratulate you on your two repair work and share!

@donyboy73 9 жыл бұрын

thank you!

@tylerezolt2774 8 жыл бұрын

I have a very similar 5hp Briggs and Statton and used your video to put it back together after cleaning. Thank you for including everything! Mine idles fine now, however when I go to engage it into the ground it bogs and dies on me. Did I do something wrong with the assembly? There is no increase in idle when I throttle it with the lever?

@gregorywilson2342 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this. was a big help.

@refiii9499 Жыл бұрын

Thank god you did this video! I got this put back together and my governor spring came off now I gotta take it all back apart ugh lol

@chevy1316 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for your help. I have 2 long linkages I didn't know where the came from.

@seanheffernan7354 6 жыл бұрын

Bro u saved by life ive been trying to find the throttle linkage

@justmyself1000 12 жыл бұрын

Thank You! I have the exact same engine on my MTD tiller. I bought it used and the linkage was not connected properly. My gas tank is very rusty on the inside as well. When funds become available, I'll buy a new one. I wish there were a way to open the gas tank. Thanks, again! Subscribed!

@motovizion 10 жыл бұрын

thanks for all your videos. can you tell me the part #s for carb rebuild and gaskets?

@billpoukatamatea898 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Donyboy you made everything understandable awesome video keep up the great work💯👋😀👍

@williamorton7600 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful for my 25 yr old B&S 5Hp pump engine👍

@nathanielreid4967 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vid. I did a rebuilt but could not remember the correct linkage fitting.

@cornfusedatbest3980 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, but I wanted to see you take off the mounting bolts for the carb. My Torx were stripped and I had to modify an open-end wrench to get them out. Needless to say, it was a real pain in the whazoo. Thanx again for the video, it's exactly what I was looking for.

@squashfx 8 жыл бұрын

thank you for posting this.. helped alot

@TonySalvatore-sm8zb 11 ай бұрын

Thank you. Very well done. You help me a lot.

@MarkLyonsphoto 2 жыл бұрын

Donyboy, you make it easy, thanks.

@angelrobledo308 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos have been helpful I’m having trouble with the same engine but on a manco go cart so the throttle is connected on the bottom . I can’t get the throttle butterfly to move when I step on the peddle . Any tips would be helpful and greatly appreciated. Thanks

@JustMeNoOther 13 жыл бұрын

Excelent, it helps me so much to understand one thing, now I know what to do Thanks !!

@xr7399 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect! Great job, thanks man!!

@enginelover1 13 жыл бұрын

I think it`s very needed video for who have briggs. Nice vid

@kurtdenmark4559 9 жыл бұрын

Hey donyboy.. great vid... I have a similar engine on my bcs tiller... can find any one showing how to clean the carburetor on these... do you have a vids showing this??