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How a Mechanical Governor Works on a 4-Stroke Lawnmower Engine 

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This How a Mechanical Governor Works on a Small Four Stoke Lawn mower Engine.
This video shows you how the mechanical governor works on a 4 Stroke Lawn mower, but the principles of this can be applied to the workings of an Engine Governor in general.
So, whether you are using a Riding lawn mower, Push mower, Petrol lawnmower or even an electric lawn mower, this principle could possibly be valid. The Robot Lawn mower doesn't escape this principle either!
If you are having problems starting your lawnmower then please do take look at my other video, where I help you get back you and running again if your Lawn mower Won't Start: • Lawn Mower Will Not St...
Link to Engine Transformation Video: • How this Rusty Old Law...
Four-stroke internal combustion engines frequently employ a mechanical governor system to control engine speed and maintain a constant RPM (revolutions per minute) under a variety of load circumstances. To maintain smooth operation and avoid overspeeding or underspeeding, the governor system helps regulate the fuel flow to the engine.
A four-stroke engine's mechanical governor system is described in the following manner:
The mechanical governor system consists of the following essential components:
Flyweights, a control lever, and the governor shaft are all part of the governor assembly.
The throttle regulates how much gasoline and air are injected into the engine.
Control Springs: The governor system requires a certain amount of tension from these springs in order to function properly.
The governor assembly is joined to the throttle mechanism by linkages.
Sensing Engine Speed: The governor system keeps track of the engine speed. This is accomplished either by a governor gear installed on the flywheel or by a magnetic pickup that measures the engine's rotational speed. The governor assembly is connected to the governor gear, also known as the magnetic pickup. Two flyweights are a part of the governor assembly and are fastened to the governor shaft. The flyweights are subjected to an increase in centrifugal force as engine speed rises. The governor shaft is rotated by this force, which also causes the flyweights to travel outward.
Control Lever and Linkages: A control lever that is attached to the throttle mechanism is connected to the governor shaft. The control lever is engaged when the flyweights shift outward as a result of increasing engine speed, and it changes the throttle position appropriately. The control lever limits the throttle if the engine speed is too high, decreasing the fuel supply to the engine. The control lever closes the throttle to decrease the fuel flow when the engine speed rises.
The governor system works on the basis of a feedback mechanism. The engine speed is impacted as the throttle position is changed by the control lever. The governor gear or magnetic pickup detects a change in engine speed, and the flyweights adjust to maintain the correct RPM.
The governor mechanism also makes adjustments for changes in load. The governor system detects the decrease in engine speed when the engine sees an increase in load, such as when more devices are connected or the workload increases. In response, it opens the throttle to give the engine more fuel, making up for the extra load and keeping the appropriate RPM.
Overall, a four-stroke engine's mechanical governor system is crucial for controlling engine speed and guaranteeing reliability. The governor system keeps the RPM steady so that the engine can run smoothly and efficiently under a variety of load conditions by monitoring engine speed, spotting variations, and regulating the throttle position.
I hope you gain something from this.
Many thanks indeed
Craig (Owner and Creator of The Repair Specialist Channel)
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@TheRepairSpecialist
@TheRepairSpecialist Год назад
Hi guys I just wanted to Introduce to you my other Channel "Kirkman's Academy" - which i'm just getting started. It's a go-to channel for simple explanations for hard to grasp subjects such as physics, maths and chemistry etc. Here is the link: www.youtube.com/@kirkmansacademy/videos . Thank you so much for looking, and if these topics interest you then I hope to see you the there. Many thanks indeed. Craig 😊👍
@nomusicrc
@nomusicrc Месяц назад
Great video no loud introduction straight to the point and no music while you were talking
@TheRepairSpecialist
@TheRepairSpecialist Месяц назад
Thank you so much
@03flhtcui
@03flhtcui Месяц назад
Great video explaining how an internal governor works. Extra bonus points awarded for having an actual engine cutaway to illustrate. Well done Sir. Well done indeed.
@TheRepairSpecialist
@TheRepairSpecialist Месяц назад
Thank you so much for your kind feedback. Craig 👍👍👍👍
@barrybebenek8691
@barrybebenek8691 Месяц назад
That sir is one of the BEST descriptions of that system I’ve ever seen. 👍🏼🇨🇦
@TheRepairSpecialist
@TheRepairSpecialist Месяц назад
Wow, thanks! I really appreciate it. Craig 👍👍👍
@jumboegg5845
@jumboegg5845 Месяц назад
Yes it is ingenious. When the mower engine bogs down in some heavy grass, the governor opens up the throttle and gives it more fuel to try and keep the RPMs up.
@Bigeye291
@Bigeye291 Год назад
What can I say, absolutely brilliant demonstration, was always wondering how the governor works, thanks very much greg
@Mylifelovingit
@Mylifelovingit 26 дней назад
Well explained. Short and to the point. No waffling, no interference from background music. Well done!
@Billy_Bad_Ass
@Billy_Bad_Ass Год назад
Wow, I finally understand how these accursed governors work for small 4-S engines! Especially the linkages always had me baffled.
@codyramos3200
@codyramos3200 Год назад
If your lawn mower has a hunting rpm ( revs up and down almost shutting off in a never ending cycle) or when it starts it revs up high to fall on its face and turns off not wanting to stay running .. the carburetor is dirty .. some carbs have a center bolt under fuel bowl on the carb this is your primary jet remove the bolt ( if the bowl stays on that's fine one thing at a time ) with the proper size socket or wrench .. make sure it's passageway that runs through the center and the little hole that's undee the bolt head is clear . Put the bolt back on the carburetor and it should be good to go. ... showed my buddy this some years back ... he would picked up ever mower thrown out on the curb clean the carburetor and sell it to pawn shop... guy was making almost $400 a month doing this at one point.
@TheRepairSpecialist
@TheRepairSpecialist Год назад
Wow. Awesome👍
@Philip-hv2kc
@Philip-hv2kc 2 месяца назад
On my victa lawn mowers the governor operated according to strength of cooling fan blowing on a sail type lever . Thanks guv .
@leh3827
@leh3827 10 месяцев назад
Right on 'dynamic' demo. There is nothing quite like a dynamic demonstration, and your's is Well Done. Thank you!
@TheRepairSpecialist
@TheRepairSpecialist 10 месяцев назад
Thank you kindly! Craig 👍
@gregoryfalat9256
@gregoryfalat9256 Месяц назад
You unlocked a lifelong mystery for me. Thanks
@Brian_L_5168
@Brian_L_5168 16 дней назад
You are the engine doctor, i never figured out how my generator was able to keep constant RPM, you solved my mystery. Amazing presentation & well done Sir 💯
@TheRepairSpecialist
@TheRepairSpecialist 16 дней назад
Thank you so much for your kind feedback. I really appreciate it. Craig 👍👍👍👍
@MrFiction80
@MrFiction80 4 месяца назад
Yesterday I didn't even know what a governor was, I just knew "something" was acting up on my snowblower. This video and another one on another channel taught me how the ideling(?) in the carburator worked and what part the governor plays in the whole of it. Thank you from Sweden! 🇸🇪
@bryonhampshire8383
@bryonhampshire8383 Месяц назад
Perfect explanation on how the governor system is supposed to work. Thank you!
@TheRepairSpecialist
@TheRepairSpecialist Месяц назад
Thank you 👍👍
@codyics
@codyics Год назад
I've had to replace some governor springs that rusted and broke, but I never had the opportunity to open one up to see how it works. It has bothered me for a while, so thanks for this.
@DashkaMilashka015
@DashkaMilashka015 Год назад
i always thought there was some sort of sensor and microcontroller involved. what a genius mind has created this simple yet workable system. thanks for sharing!
@discobiscuit3134
@discobiscuit3134 Месяц назад
Been trying to find out how these work for years. Thanks for taking the time to explain this.
@rickydale1347
@rickydale1347 3 месяца назад
The best explanation i’ve seen in years. Ricky Huntsville, Ala.
@TheRepairSpecialist
@TheRepairSpecialist 3 месяца назад
Thank you Ricky for your kind and motivating feedback. Craig
@appatula
@appatula Год назад
This is absolutley brilliant. Not to say your previous 2d graphical animations weren't fantastic but this is top notch when it comes to the educating people in regards to the internal and mechanical aspects of machinery and mechanisms, it just cannot be beat. It's a shame that teaching like this has become a "thing of the past". Mentors like you are not as plentiful as they used to be and are certainly not like were in the 60's!
@TheRepairSpecialist
@TheRepairSpecialist Год назад
Wow. Thank you. I really appreciate your kind feedback. Very motivating 👍👍👍
@benjaminmellingen5340
@benjaminmellingen5340 2 месяца назад
Amazing video! This is the first time I feel like I UNDERSTAND how the governor works 🎉
@neiljarvis8911
@neiljarvis8911 Год назад
Absolutly top notch explanation of lawnmower governor works.j This wold have been impossible had you not spent all those hours preparing the cutaway engine. You are a superb instructor. I once saw a video of yours that had a great big model of a chainsaw carburettor for instruction on how they work. You'd never work it out on your own!....that one had to be the best instructive video i'd ever seen!
@shanedes4646
@shanedes4646 16 дней назад
Awesome I'm 39 and never had a clue how that worked
@TheRepairSpecialist
@TheRepairSpecialist 16 дней назад
Thank you 👍👍
@Hoofhearted888
@Hoofhearted888 2 месяца назад
Great explanation
@m5msm
@m5msm Год назад
That was an excellent explanation of how the governor works.
@vitov58
@vitov58 Год назад
Best explanation i have ever seen. I FINALLY understand how this system works! Thank you sir !!!
@robriot6882
@robriot6882 Месяц назад
Thanks I finally understand how spring tension on the governor arm affects the position of the throttle
@michaelglynn2638
@michaelglynn2638 Год назад
My neighbour fixed his mower and now runs flat out constantly, I can now tell him what's wrong! Thanks again 👍
@mhonella
@mhonella Год назад
Absolutely fantastic explanation. Thank you for making this video.
@OLDSKUULGARAGE
@OLDSKUULGARAGE Месяц назад
It is the same on gas engines that were used in stationary applications or on heavy duty trucks with PTO’s. The only differences was how they were run. Some ran directly off of the distributer and used vacuum as a reference. So it is mechanical/vacuum governed. Most actuations of the throttle plate directly were done by vacuum and simply not by levers. Same concepts apply though. Others were vacuum only like many 1bbl carbs. They used manifold vacuum reference to open or a close a secondary throttle plate to control the rpm. This was set by spring tension on a diaphragm. The other way is mechanical entirely similar to the modern lawnmower engines you showed in the video. If it was a remote system it simply used cables as reference speed. These same concepts were applied to create the earliest cruise controls like the speedo-stat and the earliest production cruise control Chrysler’s Auto-Pilot. Very cool stuff that very smart people figured out!
@mattbadley1896
@mattbadley1896 3 дня назад
Brilliant I've been trying to set my mower up all wrong
@JfromUK_
@JfromUK_ 5 дней назад
Great video! I'm no engine expert but I am an (electronic) engineer, and it's good to appreciate the ingenious mechanics that came before electronic control. Excellent demo model you have there! Thank you for sharing it with the world 👍🏻
@TheRepairSpecialist
@TheRepairSpecialist 4 дня назад
Thank you for your kind feedback. I really appreciate it. Craig 👍👍👍
@JuiceBanger1
@JuiceBanger1 Год назад
I'd heard of a governor spring, hadn't a clue what it done. Now I know. Good video.
@fredrickvoncold
@fredrickvoncold Год назад
thanks for video . I have been interested in knowing how that works for along time .
@4wheelwarrior
@4wheelwarrior 15 дней назад
Fascinating, Thank You ... Those flimsy looking plastic bits are horrifying though!!
@TheRepairSpecialist
@TheRepairSpecialist 14 дней назад
Yes, you are right
@Hydrogenblonde
@Hydrogenblonde Год назад
Great work. The cutaway engine makes things very clear.
@familydogg1234
@familydogg1234 16 дней назад
@2:46 - The plastic Gear- I've always wondered what it was!! Silly me I thought it was the safety device when one hits an above ground root or something with the blade- it shuts off the engine. Thanks. I take apart mower engines for fun and Aluminum during the Winter. Thanx Mate!!!
@TheRepairSpecialist
@TheRepairSpecialist 16 дней назад
Thank you so much 👍👍👍
@ianmccoll7907
@ianmccoll7907 Месяц назад
Brilliant explanation and cutaway to explain it all. thank you (Greetings from Australia)
@TheRepairSpecialist
@TheRepairSpecialist Месяц назад
You're very welcome! Craig
@charlie_nolan
@charlie_nolan Месяц назад
Thanks. I assumed it was some sort of centrifugal gear coupled thing but now I know exactly how it works.
@Rubbernecker
@Rubbernecker Месяц назад
Absolutely brilliant!!! I have always wondered how that works. Thank you!!
@TheRepairSpecialist
@TheRepairSpecialist Месяц назад
You are so welcome! Thank you. Craig 👍👍👍
@martincoates9048
@martincoates9048 2 месяца назад
wow, what a fantastic explanation ! the cutaway sections are amazing. I've been trying to fix my lawnmower for ages, your video has helped me sort it - thanks !
@splagyetsi3287
@splagyetsi3287 Месяц назад
I have a small diesel engine I need to govern to give me more power when the electrical load increases. This video has given me ideas on how I can retro-fit a mechanical governor. Nice to know these mechanical guvnors still exist. Had a hard time searching for them online.
@tommoriarty6117
@tommoriarty6117 8 месяцев назад
Brilliantly explained
@TheRepairSpecialist
@TheRepairSpecialist 8 месяцев назад
Thank you. I really appreciate it. Craig
@jat3660
@jat3660 9 дней назад
Straightforward and well illustrated explanation. Thank you.
@fiskrond9212
@fiskrond9212 11 месяцев назад
So glad I found this before I started messing with my cement mixer!
@mikethezipper
@mikethezipper 7 дней назад
Wow this is an amazing video. Love the cutaway too. Have always wondered how these worked!
@TheRepairSpecialist
@TheRepairSpecialist 7 дней назад
Thank you very much! I really appreciate it. Craig 👍👍👍👍
@jimlee5626
@jimlee5626 11 месяцев назад
Exelent! Clear and to the point.
@JOEZEP54
@JOEZEP54 Год назад
You put that old engine to use. "I knew you would"! 👍 Stay well, Joe Z
@Derwentmole
@Derwentmole 2 месяца назад
Excellent description, Thankyou very much sir!
@stuungar3390
@stuungar3390 Год назад
Delighted, thanks very much 😊 Couldn't ask for a better explanation
@R.B_B
@R.B_B Год назад
Great video!
@jimlinton3679
@jimlinton3679 Месяц назад
Excellent video straight to the point and very well explained.
@TheRepairSpecialist
@TheRepairSpecialist 29 дней назад
Thank you so much 👍👍
@Savage-lx5yj
@Savage-lx5yj Год назад
Excellent practical application, clear and concise.....
@MarioDallaRiva
@MarioDallaRiva Год назад
Fabulous explanation and visualization! Thanks.
@LukeWarmwater-yb5lx
@LukeWarmwater-yb5lx 2 месяца назад
excellent explanation and engine cutaway, thank you.
@fredsavage4925
@fredsavage4925 28 дней назад
Comprehensive and linear explanation. Very well done.
@TheRepairSpecialist
@TheRepairSpecialist 28 дней назад
Many thanks! 👍👍👍
@hickorystx
@hickorystx 2 месяца назад
Very well done tutorial with actual working view if the governor system. Narrated and filmed quite detailed yet easily explained! Great video!! 😊
@wesleysmith4281
@wesleysmith4281 Месяц назад
Great video. Thank you.
@MrTrenthartman
@MrTrenthartman 2 месяца назад
This was very helpful, thank you
@gfkusaka
@gfkusaka 2 месяца назад
That was a perfect explanation ! . . . I've always wondered how a gov works. . Thank you.
@dmitryzherebilov90
@dmitryzherebilov90 Месяц назад
Awesome video ! Thank you for the visuals and clear explanation.
@farzein4002
@farzein4002 11 месяцев назад
Excellent setup and great explanation.
@k9elli
@k9elli Месяц назад
Solid info, thank you
@hojo70
@hojo70 Год назад
Very well explained!
@JingyiZheng
@JingyiZheng Месяц назад
This helped me so much. Now because of you I understand how governors work.
@TheRepairSpecialist
@TheRepairSpecialist Месяц назад
Thank you so much for your kind feedback. Craig 👍
@rockyholt4060
@rockyholt4060 Год назад
Very helpful thank you for the time you put towards educating people like myself
@KensSmallEngineRepair
@KensSmallEngineRepair Год назад
Great cutaway engine Craig! Knowledge is Power!!
@stickspt3639
@stickspt3639 Год назад
Thanks TRS!
@Cochran05
@Cochran05 Месяц назад
Well done!! Thx
@barnyardbrio7597
@barnyardbrio7597 Год назад
Excellent definitely a THUMBS UP!!!! 👍
@karlpoulin3938
@karlpoulin3938 4 месяца назад
Best explanation i’ve seen, thank you!
@bwasman8409
@bwasman8409 2 месяца назад
Good video! Thank you!
@cdnpont
@cdnpont 2 месяца назад
Great vid!
@cycl37
@cycl37 Год назад
Yes Craig, we liked this video!!!
@jeepy8067
@jeepy8067 16 дней назад
Good explanation 👍
@adnacraigo6590
@adnacraigo6590 Год назад
Excellent video.
@johntrauger68
@johntrauger68 2 месяца назад
Outstanding!
@jhernandez8830
@jhernandez8830 2 месяца назад
good explanation
@patrickshannon4854
@patrickshannon4854 2 месяца назад
Excellent video
@kennethsonier1766
@kennethsonier1766 12 дней назад
This was a great explanation sir. Thank you for sharing this video ✌️🇺🇲
@TheRepairSpecialist
@TheRepairSpecialist 12 дней назад
Thank you so much 👍👍👍👍
@Liberallez
@Liberallez 7 дней назад
Awesome!!! Thank you!! Nothing else I've seen or read (including the Briggs repair manual) explained that internal thing so clearly!!!🤩
@davehale8513
@davehale8513 Месяц назад
Clear and concise. Extremely well put together video.
@TheRepairSpecialist
@TheRepairSpecialist Месяц назад
Thank you. I really appreciate it. Craig 👍👍👍
@dfields9511
@dfields9511 Месяц назад
Gr8 explaining to this. I know about it but not all the details.
@markgigiel2722
@markgigiel2722 Месяц назад
This was absolutely excellent.
@TheRepairSpecialist
@TheRepairSpecialist Месяц назад
Thank you so much. 👍👍👍
@randyiihill6446
@randyiihill6446 Год назад
I didn't know that...great explanation...great teacher
@edwardschmitt5710
@edwardschmitt5710 2 месяца назад
Always wondered about that thanks!
@jasonvega5797
@jasonvega5797 Год назад
Fantastic video!!! Very clear and concise. I always wanted to know how the heck my mower controlled its throttle.
@monkfry
@monkfry 22 дня назад
Well alright then, Thanks Guvnah! Learned something new today.
@aronmills8653
@aronmills8653 Год назад
Mate, Thank you very very much for your explanation! Your video's always have the right amount of information and the way you explanate it is spot on! Look forward to your future video's!
@TheRepairSpecialist
@TheRepairSpecialist Год назад
Thank you for your Kind feedback. I really appreciate it. Craig 👍
@zawatowski
@zawatowski 11 месяцев назад
This is great! Thanks!
@cybco
@cybco 2 месяца назад
this is brilliant, genius, really appreciate your efforts.
@371francis
@371francis Год назад
Awesome video...from Canada.
@pakkelly
@pakkelly Месяц назад
Good job explaining and filming the governor system. Liked and subscribed.
@1001Hobbies
@1001Hobbies Год назад
Thank you. I never understood what was going on there, especially having grown up when lawn mower engines had a separate throttle lever that we controlled. I had no idea all this was going on and I didn't know what was involved. And I've worked on cars for 40 years, lol.
@johnkelley7868
@johnkelley7868 Месяц назад
Great video well done sir
@mtraven23
@mtraven23 2 месяца назад
excellent explanation and great use of visuals. very helpful. thank you.
@100vg
@100vg Год назад
What a great way to do a tutorial! Brilliant! Of course, I'd be fascinated to see the teardown and work done to produce this masterful work of art, so I'll watch that, too. I'm sure we'll see it in action again, in all of its glory. I think you covered how the governor works before, but this makes things ever more clear. Fantastic and Thanks, Mr. Craig. Edit to add: You forgot to add the link to *Old Rusty Lawn mower Transformed Into Something Very Different! (An Educational Artifact)* so I found it in your Videos page.
@augustinep6193
@augustinep6193 Месяц назад
Good. Thanks.
@mattwaters6987
@mattwaters6987 2 месяца назад
Very interesting video. Thanks for sharing!
@candaceb.5280
@candaceb.5280 Год назад
That was a great video!! Thank you!!
@TheRepairSpecialist
@TheRepairSpecialist Год назад
You are so welcome!
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