I know this is an older video, but it sure helped me today. Thank you so much for the detailed info on the spring locations and the backwards governor setting.
@Jmoe55
4 ай бұрын
Just wanted to let you know what a tremendous help your Illustrated explanation is! Very clear and concise.
@jonrobinson7282
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. I have looked at 25 pictures and at least 10 videos, but you are the first to show where the linkage hooked on the back side. Thanks again
@jmkehayias1
4 жыл бұрын
You sir are an absolute life saver! Thank you so much for showing that because those diagrams are absolutely not helpful in the service manual for where that governor spring attaches to the plate, and my engine had a bent up piece of coat hanger wire for a choke arm that wasn’t working properly from someone else’s repairs and this made installing the new Kawasaki part stupid easy. My engine blew a head gasket and I was told to buy a new ZT mower and quoted over $1200 for repair and it was less than $50 in parts to replace both head gaskets; adjust all the valves and rebuild it myself in a few hours time. Just a little mechanical know how and a few hours of work. Thank you again for giving me the final piece to getting it back together. Even with photos I took during disassembly I was having issues with being confident where the springs went back behind that plate.
@larryjohnson3422
2 жыл бұрын
Have an FH641V in a 48” Ferris ZTR that developed a governor shaft seal leak. It finally started leaking pretty bad making for a mess so I needed to repair It which I did. The only problem was: where did the choke lever go and how to reset the governor on the thing? This video did the trick, and I had it back in service quickly. A big THANK YOU for this video!!!
@mbakken11
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped. A tip for future projects, use different colored sharpie markers on the shaft/hole pairings so you know where to put things back
@Mr.WS6
5 ай бұрын
You just saved me. I couldn't figure out where that big spring hooked to on that bracket. Thank you!
@jimpyron8255
6 жыл бұрын
Sir, i want to thank you for this video. Like you my son acquired a mower with a kawasaki fh721v engine that was partially disassembled. The throttle rod and choke rod were missing as well as the 2 springs. Your video was instrumental in getting this engine back running, and i just wanted to say thank you. One of my main problems was I had the fuel solenoid facing the engine which was in the way of the choke rod. When i saw your video i noticed it facing the rear! Great Video!!
@estherkelly3652
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! As you mentioned I could not find a good picture on how to setup and which way to turn the governor. Bent taking apart to replace crank case seal. This is very helpfull.
@MaddHatter-pe2kn
3 ай бұрын
Great video. My governor linkage fell off the control plate before I got a chance to see where it hooked up. This was the 1st video to show where it went.
@chuckgilbert2035
10 ай бұрын
Thanks, my mower was suffering from low skilled repairs. This was very helpful in getting it back to original shape. I will say it is also helpful to see how to set the RPMs with PTO engaged. I have figured that out by other videos.
@tooneboone3869
11 ай бұрын
Great Video, I have been fooling with this problem of not getting full RPM, saw that I didn't have enough pull on the governor spring; had not noticed the slotted plate but now i see my problem and will try raising it up and see if that takes care of it. Thanks for such a great gift!!!
@josephperry515
Жыл бұрын
This is the best video that I have seen on KZitem, this young man knows exactly what he's talkin about. Great knowledge the best I've ever seen.❤
@hesslakekid
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video. I was given a Yazoo that a friend gave up on after taken it apart. This helped me get it running great again.
@kimfenske
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks a bunch. I was getting quite upset with myself for not making the linkage better. This was just what I needed.
@truealchemy1534
21 күн бұрын
Perfect! Thank You! Same motor as my 717A and Z445. The 717A threw a rod thru the case so I've been using it for quick parts. Switched the carb last year because the plastic needle valve was warped, from too much heat I assume, and would stick shut. This year it got to where it won't start for a way long time where I ended up ruining the solenoid and probably the starter trying to start it, even with gas or ether in the carb but both times I checked the easier spark plug was dry as a bone. I thought it would be soaked with all the ether and fuel I used. Anyway I noticed so far that thin wire hook was off and I think the throttle too. The throttle is staying on full. The choke seems to close but it's hard to pull on. I wasn't sure if I had that thin wire hook attached right or what it's for and not sure why the throttle came off.
@ausielad1
7 ай бұрын
I know its an old video, but you just solved my problem, that thin spring around throttle, i had no idea where it connected to, thanks so much, from Australia
@cooper8318
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Thank you Thank you! This engine has been driving me nuts for hours now. I replaced the governor shaft seal and could not figure out why it was over revving on me. Kept thinking i had the linkage wrong. I had it on full throttle when setting the governor but i needed to hold the linkage at full throttle while setting it. Thanks again
@rubenzavarce4816
4 жыл бұрын
thank you for the video, while i was pulling the whole piece the governor spring came off and i was unsure where to attach but thank you to this video i figure it out.
@M.Huling
Жыл бұрын
Even though this particular Kawasaki engine is not set up exactly like my engine, I was able to get the gist of what you were saying , So I took your advice and applied it to my engine and it worked. Thank you
@coryellis12
28 күн бұрын
Thanks man I've been trying to find info on my fh271v everywhere.
@RZRWILLY
9 ай бұрын
Just want to let you know you saved me a trip to the dealer. I took the plate and Governor arm off to replace the governor seal. The first time I started it up it revved to the moon!
@MorTTime
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video! I have 2004 GT235 with the Kawasaki motor and was not sure how the back of this control plate looked, was missing info, and your right TM manual does not show clear picture of back. This answered questions for me. Nice job on this and the rebuild tips video as well.
@frankapplegate4852
Жыл бұрын
YOU ARE A LIFE SAVER! THIS ISTHE ONLY VIDEO I HAVE FOUND THAT HELPED ME. YOU ARE THE MAN.
@janajeffsilvernickelladventure
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing this video. I can now put my 601 back together. 👍
@irvindaniel8034
3 жыл бұрын
Oil leak , marked everything but after putting back together it running wide open. No Governor control.
@tooneboone3869
11 ай бұрын
Just a note ; I think the slot at 6:55 is to set the governor spring tension "that is the top RPM" rather than bending the spring tab! I am embarrassed that I didn't see this at first. WE just live and learn don't we????
@NolanTanner
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Couldn't find anything on how to adjust this. Throttle cable works great now.
@avatardnews
3 жыл бұрын
Great job on figuring it out. Mine was filthy and it fell apart taking it apart. So I was flying blind on re assembly as well. All the connections are hidden. What a silly ass way to make it
@roguepirate522
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! This is exactly what I needed to know! And since I’m mowing at about 75% power, I’ll try the governor adjustment you mention at about 5:58. Not sure I fully understand, but I’ll give it a go. Thanks again!
@rocknral
Жыл бұрын
When he says "spindle", he is referring to the governor shaft, which comes out of the crankcase.
@RobertSmith-jw3fr
4 жыл бұрын
Perfect. You saved me loads of time trying to figure mine out.
@Adi-S
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the Video! I wish you could show how to actually adjust the governor. My Hustler only makes 2900RPM, but according to the manual it should make 3600RPM, and I cannot figure it out.
@floydrturbo1
Жыл бұрын
Very informative and well done. Thank you for taking time to make this video. Linkage is definitely important and your video gives great visual.
@singwlkthlne
3 жыл бұрын
Gonna do the same as the others...THANK U very much! My choke spring and lever came off, was not sure where the spring went...lucky your picture showed that! Hat's off! Nice of U to help others!
@dannyhollis6147
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, One of the most Beneficial My Needs. Detailed, Well Explained, with Good Quality Video to show what You are Explaining.
@garycasey3763
5 ай бұрын
Thank you. Best video I've seen on this matter. Good visual. 👍
@Kellislawnservice
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video. I was confused and set the governor clockwise (not good lol) like a Brigs and it lost all governor control.
@adanvaldcontreras4283
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video.. I didn't know where the little spring went... a return choke spring.. Thanks for letting me know where it went 👍
@tomasgranado9161
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this video, I 've been looking for this for about three days, I can now put it together.
@flatbrokegarage
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! I was in the same boat. Got it now.
@8307c4
7 ай бұрын
Thank you, this saved me a whole lot of trouble.
@joses.salmeron4181
6 ай бұрын
Thank you for taking your time Very that was helpful again, thank you very much. I really appreciate it. Buddy.
@arkcabinets
3 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video, it helped too.
@williamwatring2131
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great video. Now I just Have to figure out how to set the governor
@eaheah7997
10 күн бұрын
Great video, I have a fh430v. And I'm trying to set the cable and throttle and having a hell of a time doing it. I can't get full throttle and high RPMs out of it
@chucka53
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Good quality, good explanation and thanks for the tip on the coil bolt.
@nezuga504
7 ай бұрын
Just what I was looking for thanks for your video
@stevedriscoll2539
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. I lost the clip that locks the long linkage from the governer arm to the throttle lever...this has happened to me before. It always happens when I am stressed and fighting all these poorly designed controls.
@tcsail09
4 жыл бұрын
Can't believe how useful and unique this video is! Too bad Kawasaki's schematics are so poor. Thanks, up and running fine.
@javymcdeez3958
4 жыл бұрын
you made me laugh while I was answering your reply with , That is fucking Corporate for ya!
@dougwrede9951
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing. I really appreciate it...
@billymcclintock868
Жыл бұрын
Just wanted to thank you for the video !!! Credit you with the fix..
@nicks5083
4 жыл бұрын
Just what I needed, thank you so much! Working on a FH541V and was about to rip my hair out haha!
@anandbee1226
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your video it really helps.
@lastpatt
5 жыл бұрын
I was trying to figure out what my small Spring went to this video helped thanks. liked!!!!
@williamnewmeyer47
Жыл бұрын
Do you have a video showing anything about the two limit screws on the bottom of the plate and what they are doing. Flange was bent on one of mine and they don't seem to be doing anything. Thank you for your video. It's still helping people years later.
@philiplogan6416
Жыл бұрын
Very good. Think it's same as fh430 as well.
@marcopulusan2183
5 жыл бұрын
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@1ton4god
5 жыл бұрын
Just for you guys out there that are rebuilding any John Deere 445 Motors. The Kawasaki motor. Make sure your dealer knows what he's selling you. Had a dealer over here where I'm at sell me a governor when I rebuild my motor. And I noticed it was a little different because it had weights and welded to the outside of the little bat Wings Things That Swing Out. Well it turns out it was a California governor I got the tractor to run after putting it back together and they kept telling me that it was this and that and the other and is some that the only way I got it to run was to set the governor while it was running to keep it from revving up and dying out. Finally had to tear the motor all back apart and take the governor out of it and put the right governor in it. What Joy! To tear it apart twice.
@robwright4398
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome tips, you saved the day!
@Jmoe55
4 жыл бұрын
Great help! Thank you for this!
@vincegonzalez9445
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for video, would be nice to see the throttle cable and coke cable connected as mine are not connected and need to reconnect it all. I think I can figure it out though. Just a suggestion as all manuals make it hard to see these linkages.
@chadsmith14
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Hardly no info on adjusting the governor's on these engines. U need info on how to adjust i think fx730 27 hp Kawasaki governor
@jeffstarnes7691
4 жыл бұрын
Could you do a video on how to adjust one of these Kawasaki engines then get it running!
@catessc1
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I needed this ..... sooooo helpful
@jameshannon3067
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. I've been trying to find the solution to a recent issue I am having with my Kawasaki FR730V which is on my Husqvarna tractor model GTH24K54. First I will say that the engine has about 730 hours on it and is just shy of 10 years old. Yesterday, the throttle would not go to full power nor would it drop down to idle . it looks like all the parts are moving, arms, springs, etc. but it just continues to run at idle with very high rpms and will not max out as it has in the past, which is needed when the grass is as high as it has gotten these past few weeks. I'm desperately searching for suggestions. I'm certainly not an small engine mechanic but i have done all the servicing on this tractor for the past 10 years and I'm hoping this is something that I can tackle without too much hassle. I will add that the heat shield for the muffle pipe cracked and half of it has fallen off (into the abys I guess). I have ordered a replacement for that. I mention this because I have read that heat may have an impact considering the throttle mechanism is right above it. Thanks! look forward to any/all suggestions.
@carlk235
Ай бұрын
Is the governor rod behind the control panel? I feel that is where I have a leaking seal and searching videos on how to disassemble the FH721V on a Ferris Pro Cut S series. Thanks,
@eduardofrias9484
3 жыл бұрын
Great video thank you thank you so much
@JohnSmith-uy7sv
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much. My 08, john deere x320 fh661v engine carb linkage fell off when I just had to replace the crankshaft from the pto clutch bolt breaking off inside. Tried everything to get the bolt out and then the ez out broke off far inside and could not get that out. Wish I had the newer valve tapped adjusters as these old original ones are almost impossible to set the valves. Just waiting for a new bottom case gasket because with gasket sealer it is not enough of a shim and the crank lock's up in the case and won't turn. Why would a pto clutch bolt just decided after 13 years to snap off? I was really worried about this linkage, but I asked my local john Deere dealer for a schematic of how it all connects. Hope I got it correct now. Thanks. 😁
@arturojimenez4382
3 жыл бұрын
I need help with my Kawasaki FH451v, my high rpm do no not stay in high... when I go into high rpm the governor goes back to low. any idea what it can be? how should i adjust the governor?
@jeodelpino
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info great job!
@ralphrobinson4035
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video and allowing us to see behind the governor plate. I am having issue setting the governor. not running the throttle rod is in wide open position, yours I noticed was at idle. Can you explain what the difference is. My engine is same model. Thanks
@kristopherholliday4412
Жыл бұрын
My governor still is going up and down up and down even following all of the advice and all of the videos I don’t know what the issue could be unless it’s internal
@mbakken11
Жыл бұрын
Up and down like it's hunting? Is it at idle only or all throttle positions? Rpms going up and down means the governor is working and compensating for something. Likely a dirty carb, but could also be low compression or bad valves
@michaelnesbitt4260
4 жыл бұрын
You know what really sucks about these motors , is that the valve cover bolt studs can break off if you over tighten the bolts after adjusting the valves and then the valve covers may leak .
@benjaminwilson503
Ай бұрын
long shot but hoping for a response, the smallest adjustment when increasing throttle almost instantly puts it at full throttle. i had replaced crank seal, case seal and shaft seal for governor. what could i had done wrong on re-assembly to cause this
@udjeNL
6 күн бұрын
Is it possible to connect choke to throttle? so if you give it full pull choke will come with it, when running set it a bit back...
@grey-as-always
6 жыл бұрын
I saved a cub cadet zero turn from a scrap yard. After fixing the wiring and replacing fuel lines I managed to get the engine running. However it runs at full throttle even with the throttle set to low(turtle) I'm thinking it's a governor issue. I'm going to try and sort it out. Hopefully I'll get it in proper working order so I can mow my yard and not sling a piston through the side of the engine. (It's the exact same engine as the one in the video)
@CHIBA280CRV
16 күн бұрын
Hmmmm so that’s why my engine shoots straight up to full throttle, I turned the rod the wrong way , thanks👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
@deadlybsl485
4 жыл бұрын
So can you increase the governor max throttle without taking the plate off? After having my carburetor rebuilt, my mower's max throttle speed is now only about 90% before I sent it in. I want to adjust it back to whatever the max throttle was before having it worked on. Thanks in advance.
@AlvinHanson1708
3 жыл бұрын
Right on, good info!
@tchiz5603
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great video. I have a Scag Zero turn powered by a Kawasaki FX730V. The governor shaft seal was leaking. I replaced the rubber seal. When I reapplied the linkage on the shaft I attempted to put it back as it was originally. The engine runs great while cutting but when I return the control arms to stop position the engine has a tendency to increase the RPM's; making me think the gov isn't adjusted correctly. (but I didn't disassemble or readjust the gov.) I attempted to relocate the gov. plate onto the flat spot of the shaft. Any ideas? Tim C.
@salvadorgarcia3219
Ай бұрын
I need help with similar engine. Fh541v is reving up high even at low throttle. I have to shut it off to keep from blowing up. Any ideas what's causing this
@Val-xi4we
Жыл бұрын
What are the signs of a Gov being broken? I had to adjust mine the opposite of your directions to keep it from just running away. I turned my Gov shaft clockwise and throttle closed, then tightened. That at least lets me adjust the throttle, but if I go over 1/2 throttle it really lets loose and I have to be careful to keep it under 4000rpm (4500 rpm sounds scary!!).
@KingKing-gl2jq
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the information but still trying to figure out which screw I’m turning to the left to make the proper adjustments. Thanks in advance for an answer
@robertdavis6708
Ай бұрын
Many thanks. Love my Kawasaki's. 2X better than B@S, Kohler. 60 hr. synth. oil changes, quality fuel, 1500 hrs. no problems.
@avatardnews
3 жыл бұрын
I changed away from those castle nuts long ago. I used teflon lock
@ronaldfulton1175
2 жыл бұрын
Acorn, not castle. Castle nuts are used on automotive steering linkages...a cotter pin passes thru linkage and thru slots on the nut, locking it in place, Cotter pin "legs" are bent over to lock cotter pin in place.
@micjon7620
2 жыл бұрын
Great video thanks. Went through the same process and as I don't really know the game, I decided to just replace the carbie ignition coils and plugs. Starts perfect, no smoke and runs clean with and without pto engaged. BUT it's at full revs and I can't get it to idle. Can you please advise. Thanks.
@baggins1
6 жыл бұрын
Very nice. Gotta 721 with some bogging issues right now.
@larrydobson6986
4 жыл бұрын
Sir, I did everything you showed in your very helpful video, but when I start it up the engine races to full throttle. FH680V same set up as the engine you show, any ideas as to what I am doing wrong?
@roguepirate522
3 жыл бұрын
I had the same problem at first. You just simply have to adjust the mounting bracket physically down just a bit.
@robertdonald123
5 жыл бұрын
Awesome video
@MyProjectsFL
Жыл бұрын
So when you have the throttle set, you adjust the governor lever all the way up and then tighten it?
@chevinbarghest8453
2 жыл бұрын
Great trumputiski impression
@mbakken11
2 жыл бұрын
No idea what that is so I guess I can't take credit...
@hzmeister9596
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you soooooo much.
@mikemercurio6025
5 ай бұрын
Where can I get the power cable that runs to the carb
@joebodkin6534
4 жыл бұрын
Great.Saved me as well.
@Barplan
5 жыл бұрын
My John Deere Z445 25hp Kawasaki just started surging. Any ideas on why it would suddenly start doing that? Seems intermittent, gets worse when it warms up. Sometimes it just goes away...bad gas? Thought about adding some Seafoam through the next tank of gas. Also, air filter was pretty dirty. I cleaned it and order a new one, but not here yet. Fuel filter is new & clean.
@mbakken11
5 жыл бұрын
How many hours? Could be head gaskets or valve adjustment
@timothyjerry2455
3 жыл бұрын
I’m in this situation now with a Kawasaki FM570v in my toro 419xt. I’m in trouble here. The throttle linkage doesn’t move up or down so I’m in a bit of trouble on this
@bertdavis8840
3 жыл бұрын
Very informative video,on my kaw twin 61" ferris will not stay at rpm I set when running ,slows back to idle . Is this a govener or throttle cable problem?
@philmackan3162
3 жыл бұрын
My 22 hp kawasaki engine is in my husqvarna lawn tractor. My plate s holes are both oblong and I cant find the right spot. When I'm throwing snow the Gov doesn't kick in and when I move the plate it doesnt run right or backfires. I'm at a loss
@battalion151R
5 жыл бұрын
Second question: You mentioned that these are bad, about blowing head gaskets. Will a retorque, of the head bolts help? Normally, on a rebuild, you want to do a retorque, after so many hours. On a new engine, this usually never happens. And, since this is an aircooled engine, there will be a lot of expansion/contraction, of dissimilar metals. VW's were usually retorqued at 500, or 1000 miles, if memory serves me right. Thanks!
@mbakken11
5 жыл бұрын
Not sure a re torque would help. Once that graphoil material let's loose and a leak path is created you can't fix it. There a small gap between the combustion chamber and the oil return which is where they go bad. Briggs isn't much better, but for some reason they don't blow gaskets as much
@jasonbuskirk4938
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for recording this for posterity! I inherited a zero turn with the FH680V that's obviously had some work done on it - I've been poring through Kawasaki service manuals but the poor diagrams only show so much. This is very helpful. Only question I have is that my throttle does not seem to want to hit the idle stop - it's either loose with some movement if I have the throttle down, and tightly open with no movement when it's open. Is that common?
@mbakken11
2 жыл бұрын
Is what you're describing while it's running or off?
@SUMofALLfears33
3 жыл бұрын
So the screw to set the governor is the screw that sticks out at an angle at the bottom of the plate?
@jeffdeitchley4937
4 жыл бұрын
I was changing out the throttle /choke cables and knocked off the linkage in front. Can you send me a picture of how that curved linkage wire is connected to the clip to hold it in place. Kawasaki FH641V. Thanks.
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