The Craftsman lawn mower model number 917.377561 tend at a governed speed in an effort to keep the lawn mower safe for all rider . It is possible however to adapt the regulator and deactivate it in a way that allows the Craftsman mower to scat faster . Adjusting the 917.377561 mower in this respect does not require the economic aid of a professional repairman or any innate cognition of lawn lawn mower engine parts . You must keep in mind that adjusting the governor may nullify any warrantee your Craftsman mower has .
Step 1
Power off the Craftsman mower .
Step 2
turn up the branding iron flywheel on the top of the Craftsman lawn mower ’s Briggs & Stratton engine . The flywheel has a distinctive , wheel shape . This flywheel is covered with a " shroud " that is held in place by a several bolts . Take out each thunderbolt using a socket wrench .
Step 3
Remove the flywheel ’s tack .
Step 4
discover the Craftsman lawn mower governor ’s plastic fuss . It sit beside the locomotive ’s magnetoelectric machine , which is on the side of the exposed flywheel . Remove the dash from the flap here with a socket wrench .
Step 5
Find the Craftsman lawn mower ’s carburetor on the left side of its engine . It conduct a distinct , pipe bowl shape that is easily recognisable compared to the rest of the locomotive engine . The governor ’s pole extends into an eyelet on the carburettor . Pull the pole out of this eyelet . This will adjust the governor and leave your Craftsman mower to run at a high , ungoverned speed .
Step 6
Reattach the flywheel weather sheet to the flywheel using the removed deadbolt and your socket twist .
Governor Off A Lawn Mower
If your lawn mower has trouble cut through duncical grass , or does not seem to have the index to edit magniloquent grass on a regular basis , you could remove the governor . Turn the mower off and allow it to chill if it was latterly used . Push it onto a tier , sturdy surface . There will be between six to ten bolts , depending on the make and model . Unfasten each bolt with a wrench or matching - sized socket . Pull the cap or engine housing off the lawn mower and reckon for a fictile branch or undulate with two springs : one outflow attached to the throttle valve , the other spring attached to the carburettor . Place the hoodlum or railway locomotive housing back into billet and refasten the bolts . Your lawn mower will now run at higher R.P.M.s and be able to cut more expeditiously .
