and the light switch just went on....thanks AVP.
The governor position must be off, because when I started it last year the engine ran extremely fast. And when I started pushing in the choke, the motor would backfire. So I assumed something had to be wrong with that arm because it has no tension on it when the motor is off, and didn't move when the control arm is moved up and down. But now I see the tension comes when the motor is running.
so now I will try and scale back the governor shaft arm, and see if I can slow down the rpms.
There is a lot of oil in the air filter compartment, and the motor tends to backfire through the carb. The plug was very sooty. So I'm assuming I have other problems to deal with as well. I guess a carb cleaning and valve check will be next.
One last question on the governor...the governor shaft arm was turned all the way clockwise when the governor arm was pushed against the carb (full throttle)...is there a standard amount that these motors should be turned back counterclockwise to slow the motor to the proper speed (ie 10 degrees from full)? I don't have a tacometer to measure speed, so I will be guessing somewhat.
Thanks again to all...truly appreciate your time and patience.
