Where can I find illustrations online regarding throttle cable placement of
a 12hp B&S vertical shaft engine? I obtained a basket case Murray with the
engine removed and partially disassembled. I found a newer replacement
engine of the same size but am not sure where or how the throttle cable
mounts onto the engine. The components are identical for the most part.
The old engine utilized an integral choke on the throttle cable and the
replacement will need a separate choke cable added, not too big of a
project. My concern is that I am either missing components or am a complete
idiot as to how the throttle cable actually mounts onto the engine. Both
engines appear to have the same apparatus on the side of the block. Any
help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Dan

Dan wrote:

Where can I find illustrations online regarding throttle cable placement of
a 12hp B&S vertical shaft engine? I obtained a basket case Murray with the
engine removed and partially disassembled. I found a newer replacement
engine of the same size but am not sure where or how the throttle cable
mounts onto the engine. The components are identical for the most part.
The old engine utilized an integral choke on the throttle cable and the
replacement will need a separate choke cable added, not too big of a
project. My concern is that I am either missing components or am a complete
idiot as to how the throttle cable actually mounts onto the engine. Both
engines appear to have the same apparatus on the side of the block. Any
help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Dan

Most throttle and choke cables are secured to the engine very near the
throttle or choke actuator by means of a screw with a wide washer that
clamps the cable to the engine. My 18HP B&S's throttle clamp is on the
top of the intake manifold in a slot with a screw next to the slot. The
choke cable is secured in the same way on the side of the carburetor.