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30-60 minutes
The governor link spring goes next to the throttle link. This is an OEM replacement part for Briggs & Stratton engines and Toro tillers, blower-vacuums, and lawn tractors. Keep in mind that this part is priced individually and made of metal. This item is very small which means it may become lost or broken and will need to be replaced. You may need a screwdriver, a set of pliers, and a wrench set when replacing this part.
Spring-governor Link 690498
OEM part for: Briggs and Stratton, Toro
Part Number: 690498
$8.13
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This Spring-governor Link will fit the following 4022 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
This item works with the following types of products:
- Engine Parts
This part replaces obsolete part #: 555117, 260694
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Super fast shipping the springs look like what I need I will be a return customer for sure
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Governor and carburetor linkage not attached
Nicholas - July 14, 2017
Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Wrench Set
Reattached the governor and throttle linkage including the stabilizer springs. Replaced diaphragm in the carburetor and air filter element. This 1978 5 hp John Deere log slitter runs and splits logs the way it use designed to do.
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Engine running bad.Loading up,going dead ect.
Billy - March 22, 2017
Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Wrench Set
Disconnected throttle, kill switch and gov. spring. Removed fuel tank and carb. as a unit. Removed carb. from tank. Disassembled carb. Cleaned all ports and opening with carb. cleaner. Used compressed air to blow out all opening. Reassembled carb using new parts. Mounted carb. to fuel tank and attached to engine. Reconnected everything. After starting engine, a little adjustment to carb and good to go.
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Parts needed replacing
FRANK - December 7, 2016
Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Nutdriver, Adjustable Wrench
Put in new diaphragm & air cleaner, governor springs for fuel system.
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