A governor is used to keep the speed of the engine from climbing up too
high. Just like some rental moving vans have on them to keep you under about
55-60 mph.

Dave
www.davco.bc.ca

"Ken_B" ken5229"at"softhome.net wrote in message
...
I have acquired a used MTD Yard Machine 5-HP walk-behind mower. Works well
after I cleaned the air filter.

I downloaded a users manual from Briggs and Stratton, and they show a
"governor control lever" but never mention what it's for. Can anyone clue
me
in?

Beats me how could any company put out a manual without explaining ALL the
parts and
controls pointed to with arrows!

Thanks.

Ken