by hanz63 » Wed Jan 23, 2019 8:42 pm
?? on the model number. There are bulletins on the ECV governors. So what happens if you don't flick the arm? Totally different thing here. Honda GCV160 A stray few of them have an issue that you had to flick the governor arm to start.Honda changed the spring to something with less spring body but a slightly higher tension. Maybe it is simple as an updated spring. Wouldn't that be nice?
Mechanical Governor Modifi ed Adjustment Procedure (Surging)
There have been isolated reports of some newer ECH/ECV engines exhibiting a high-speed/noload surge.
This is most commonly reported of new unsold engines with minimal hours. The surge
typically ceases with PTO engagement (load). The surge may cease with several hours of
normal operation.
Remember, there are many possible causes of an engine surge. Specifi cally, run quality
faults that are not caused by governor components/adjustments.
The modifi ed governor adjustment illustrated below may resolve the surge. Testing suggests
this may resolve surging conditions on older engines as well.
Standard Governor Adjustment standard Governor Adjustment Modified Governor Adjustment ed Governor Adjustment
Standard Governor Adjustment
1. Loosen fastener.
2. Turn governor shaft counterclockwise to stop.
3. Secure fastener.
Modified Governor Adjustment
1. Loosen fastener.
2. Turn governor shaft counterclockwise to stop.
3. Slightly back off stop.
4. Secure fastener.
5. If surge persists, make incremental adjustments in the same manner.
6. If/When speed becomes uncontrollable, adjustment has been backed off too far.
7. If ineffective, return to standard governor adjustment.
8. Check speed setting and adjust as necessary