Starts fine on choke but idles too fast in slow position and can not control speed above idle goes too fast max RPM. Idle screw does not touch linkage unless I push closed with finger. Model 111707 type 3048 electric start code 8800225 Snapper 21 inch mower. I think wrong spring is installed from gov to throttle slide lever? Tried moving spring loops to other side. Can adjust idle mixture if I hold at idle and does have high speed screw at float bowl. Carb cleaned AOK. Anyone got pics of correct spring installed for 4 HP? Thanks

I've copied the pages out of the B&S Repair Manual relevant to your engine's gov. BTW, if you don't know it, you can of course get a copy of your IPL (Illustrated Parts List) from the B&S website.

Given the low cost of the gov spring, I'd go ahead and buy a new one just to be on the safe side(#209 in the IPL)

I had to separate the 4 pages out of the repair manual due to size. Also, I'm not sure if you have the current or earlier style governor. Since you have a 'compliance' mower(based on your type no of 3048), I'm guessing it's the 'current' style.

Let us know how you make out.

I have the gov shown in fig 53 and 57. I will try to check linkage adjustment per these pages. The gov spring I have is exactly the one shown in 53 pics so I expect it is OK. Do you have the pics for adjusting the high speed screw on bottom of float bowl. I usually only see a high speed screw like that on Tec. 8 HP snow blowers. I did turn the screw out 1.5 turns but it is very long screw with 0 ring on threads. Carb does have idle mixture screw too.Thanks for the help.