troy bilt generator wont idle down
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10-10-12, 06:10 PM
troy bilt generator wont idle down
this generator is new to me. I had to clean the carb and adjust valves (intake rocker was backed way off to where it wasnt even moving). The generator starts on the first pull and runs great, it just idle wy too high(like 5500rpm. How doi adjust or is there an issue.troy bilt 01919 briggs and straton204412-0147e1
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10-10-12, 07:00 PM
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Did you remove the carb to clean it? If so, are you sure the linkage was reconnected correctly?
Governor should be the last thing to suspect, especially on a generator. Generators due usually run at a higher speed with or without load, some even require a certain RPM for the Gen to produce a certain Hz and latch in a relay.
Governor should be the last thing to suspect, especially on a generator. Generators due usually run at a higher speed with or without load, some even require a certain RPM for the Gen to produce a certain Hz and latch in a relay.
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10-10-12, 07:05 PM
Yes i did remove the carb, but the linkge only goes on one way.Im pretty confident that i put it back the same way it came off.I would be ok with it idling high, but this thing is screaming.
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10-10-12, 08:44 PM
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Can you physically throttle it down by pushing the plate for the throttle valve that the linkage attaches to?
With the unit not running does the throttle valve move freely?
If it has a manual choke, can you throttle it down by closing the choke?
With the unit not running does the throttle valve move freely?
If it has a manual choke, can you throttle it down by closing the choke?
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10-11-12, 06:54 AM
Yes I can throttle it down by turning the plate.i can also choke it down. I'm not too sure if I can move linkage with the unit off, but I will try in a little bit
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10-11-12, 11:38 AM
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Sounds like the linkage is in the wrong hole, bent, binding, or something out of the ordinary.
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I agree with cheese, and the wrong hole is what I was thinking when I asked about re-installing the linkage correctly, or it binding not being fully inserted or.....??? Did you re-install the linkage prior to bolting the carb back on?
Did it run before cleaning the carb? What was the reason for cleaning?
Did it run before cleaning the carb? What was the reason for cleaning?
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10-11-12, 02:24 PM
I got the generator in not running condition. There is only one hole on the carb side for the linkage to go into. There are multiple holes on the governor side. How do I find out what the correct one is. I personally never removed the linkage from the governor side.
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10-11-12, 02:42 PM
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I am on a poor dial up conn so to look up the info would be a very time consuming event for me, my apologies 
You might get some info from the link goldstar posted, or cheese or someone else may be better able to help.
However, you can try the lowest hole on the gov arm that allows for the least throw and work up or wait for them to chime in.
IIRC normally 2nd or 3rd hole from the shaft.........
It is possible the governor was messed with before you got it so could be an issue.
You might get some info from the link goldstar posted, or cheese or someone else may be better able to help.
However, you can try the lowest hole on the gov arm that allows for the least throw and work up or wait for them to chime in.
IIRC normally 2nd or 3rd hole from the shaft.........
It is possible the governor was messed with before you got it so could be an issue.
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10-11-12, 11:18 PM
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That's what I'm thinking as well, the governor may have been tampered with. It should never have to be messed with, but people do anyway. To reset the governor: Loosen the governor arm bolt and turn the governor shaft clockwise until it stops. Use the governor arm hold the carburetor to full throttle. Now, with the shaft full clockwise and the governor arm and carburetor held at full throttle, tighten the governor arm bolt.
