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    Open Governor Arm when I start up

    Originally Posted By: GravelRoad You have an air vane governor autochoke system. On cold start-up, the spring keeps the choke closed. When the engine starts, the flywheel fan opens the choke fully via the air vane governor. When the engine is fully warmed-up, the thermostat keeps the choke off...
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    Open Governor Arm when I start up

    Originally Posted By: JTK It sounds like the governor is working as it should. Like said, the governor opens the throttle plate based on engine RPM. No RPM means wide open throttle. If it won't stay running, it sounds like you have a another issue going on such as fuel quality, a carb or spark...
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    Open Governor Arm when I start up

    My Briggs and Stratton 126M02-1525-F1 has a auto choke that the second it starts opens the governor arm all the way and the engine dies. So is it the spring or thermostat opening it? I am guessing spring since the thermostat is still cold. Thoughts?
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