Does anyone have a photo of the correct linkage setup on a Tecumseh? I have a Craftsman 10 HP Model 502 254190. Engine model is 143 406102 (I see no letters) S/N 0129D. This is the little rear engine mower from around 1994ish.

Long story short, I've been fighting a flooding carb. Through trial and error I had it on and off a number of times. I was able to use the mower in short durations between but it had very low power then it would flood again.

I believe I have the flooding issue resolved but now the engine is revving under no or little load (too much power). The linkage looks the same as before and I tried not to bend it. I have the L-Head 4 cycle Tecumseh manual but the illustrations have a bit to be desired for a novice like me.

Any suggestions?

Im going to take a wild stab in the dark here but is the rod between the govenor lever and carb butterfly in the exact holes as before ? And turned the correct way.

Refer to the link below, I think yours is the second picture down on the left. Have a good one. Geo
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z120/geogrubb/TecLinkage-tvsgov.gif

Thanks for the responses. I really feel it was put back together the same way it came apart. That's not to say I put it back together wrong the first time and have been just copying it. :o

That picture is like mine and that is how the linage is set up-- small bend closest to governor side and hook facing out.

I'm gonna fool with it more this weekend. Keep the suggestions coming please!

Since you have the manual try reseting the governor per the manual, maybe somewhere along the line it got out of adjustment. Have a good one. Geo