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post #1 of 4 (permalink) Old 09-15-2020, 10:28 PM Thread Starter
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Briggs 5.5 over-revving
I just picked up a free 1993 Snapper P21500 with a Briggs and Stratton 5.5 engine that starts right up and runs good - - but it will rev up like crazy on fast throttle. I'm guessing there is something wrong with the governor, but not sure. I took a few pics of the top of the carburetor, seems to be "in order" but not sure. The model of the Briggs engine is a 128802-0211-01, serial 93090359. Wondered if anyone could take a peek and offer some advice. Thanks in advance!
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everything appears in order.
I would adjust the governor next. If adjusting the governor doesn't work, time to dive into the engine.
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Thank you! Governor adjusted and good to go!!!
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Glad you got 'er going!
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