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30-60 minutes
The governor spring is made out of metal and helps to control the speed of the engine. This authentic item is supplied directly from the original equipment manufacturer for use with Briggs & Stratton generators and Toro snowthrowers, tillers, and blower-vacuums. If it becomes lost or broken it will need to be replaced. A nutdriver may be necessary to help replace this part which is sold individually.
Spring-governor 796260
OEM part for: Briggs & Stratton Engines, Toro
Part Number: 796260
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This Spring-governor will fit the following 8725 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:
- Generator Parts
- Snowblower Parts
This part replaces obsolete part #: 260695, 692208
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Engine rpm erratic
Donald - March 1, 2017
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Nutdriver
Parts Used
1. Removed governor plate from engine.
2. Removed old governor spring & attached new one. Make sure to note where and how old spring was attached.
3. Reattached governor plate.
2. Removed old governor spring & attached new one. Make sure to note where and how old spring was attached.
3. Reattached governor plate.
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I had Lost the spring
Steven - February 4, 2019
Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Wrench Set
Parts Used
removed gas tank and carburetor.
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Engine surging would only run on choke
Michael - February 1, 2019
Tool Type
Lawn Mower
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, Socket set, Needle nose pliers
Removed plastic top cover
Removed throttle assembly from side of motor
Replaced old spring between governor and throttle linkage.
Adjusted governor
Removed throttle assembly from side of motor
Replaced old spring between governor and throttle linkage.
Adjusted governor
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1975 engine. Multiple parts missing or broken
Ken - December 28, 2018
Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Medium
Time
More than 2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Power Drill, Socket set, Wrench Set, Nutdriver, Adjustable Wrench, Everything in tool box, minus the lumber crayon
Took some parts off another old engine, bought new parts from this excellent company. Installed some parts correctly, some incorrectly. Thought about it a lot, spent a lot of time looking at the parts diagrams on this site, finally got it right.
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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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