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editfred


Joined: Dec 12, 2007
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Ariens 8 hp throttle/governor problem
Original Message   Dec 12, 2007 4:20 pm
I have a pretty old Ariens 924 that I'm trying to keep running. I'm fed up paying the local repair shop to keep it running, so I'm trying to get it working myself. The latest problem is that the throttle doesn't move because the governor linkage is keeping it frozen in place. When the engine is shut off, the governor shaft moves properly, but once the engine is running, it takes so much force to push it that the throttle doesn't move. I'm new to small engine repair, but if anyone has any suggestions they would be greatly appreciated. Also, if anyone can recommend a good manual for servicing this thing, please let me know. I have a Haynes manual, which is pretty useless.

Thanks in advance.
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niper99


Location: London Ont
Joined: Dec 2, 2007
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Re: Ariens 8 hp throttle/governor problem
Reply #5   Dec 13, 2007 5:37 pm
yes the arm should be tight to the governor rod, if its reving too high then you can adjust how much tension is on the governor  by if look by where your throtle cable is athached there should be a spring on lever with a screw in it and that should give you some adjustments sometimes the spring has to much tension and adjusting wont work if so take spring off and pull it apart little bit that should work.

as for little sparks coming out of the exhust its pretty normal for an older machince, mufflers have flash back arresters in them but yours sounds like its rusted out, nothing to worry about wont hurt the engine if it bugs you put a new muffler on

Leinad


Joined: Oct 28, 2008
Points: 1

Re: Ariens 8 hp throttle/governor problem
Reply #6   Oct 28, 2008 8:27 pm
Do you still have this Snow Blower? I need a picture of the throttle spring linkage :-) I cleaned the carburator but forgot were to put the spring!!! lol
Thanks!
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