Hello
I have a carburetor with two rods affixed. The engine is a Briggs and Stratton model 281707-0412-01. It is a 12hp vertical. The original rods went somewhere unknown. I have two holes on the engine that might accommodate a rod. One is on a lever attached to the governor by a very strong spring. Another is on a lever operated by the speed control. On the carburetor one rod has a u-shaped bend to make for a deep u. The other rod is more straight. Which goes where? I wish I could find a diagram for this engine other than an exploded diagram (do I drive my lawn mower after exploding it?)
Thanks
KT

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Thanks. That's the cat's meow. Is the spring going to the throttle from the governor essential? I have the rods themselves but no spring going from the guv to the throttle.

Absolutely essential to keep running right. For the full parts pics and manual go to briggsandstratton.com and do a search for parts. Need engine number. I don't like the beta version so avoid it.

As bc11 stated the spring is needed, It reduces throttle hunting which can cause premature wear of the carb throttle shaft/governor shaft and governor assembly along with the throttle link rod and holes.....