All Briggs engines run at 3000 rpm. Slacking off the 10mm nut on the gov lever adjusted the arm of the gov to which ever speed you whant but be careful not to over do it
My engine is idling too high. How do I adjust the idle speed?
You can adjust the valves on your 17 horsepower Briggs and Stratton engine by turning the adjustment screws. The adjustments screws will determine how much fuel goes into the piston chamber.
with a big freagin hammer
Try watching the video in the link below.
To check the governor on a Briggs and Stratton engine, first, ensure the engine is off and cool. Remove the air filter and locate the governor arm connected to the throttle plate. Manually move the governor arm to see if it returns to its original position, indicating proper function. Additionally, inspect the governor spring for any damage or wear, and verify that the linkage is free of obstructions.
If you don't want the engine to blow up, yes.
There is no way to adjust the timing on a 17.5 Briggs engine. The magnet is on the side of the flywheel and there is only one way the flywheel can line up. All you can do is make wure that the coil is gapped correctly.
You loosen the nut own the governor arm turn the arm clockwise and then turn the governor shaft clock wise. Tighten nut That should do it.
0.030 is the gap for briggs and stratton 4.5 hp mower
You can get that info on the Briggs and Stratton website. Just go to: http://www.ereplacementparts.com/briggs-and-stratton-parts-c-16758.html?gclid=CPCZj4vGr58CFZdM5Qodp3bDsA and enter your engine model number.
Where is the location of the idle screw on the Briggs and Stratton 6.0 engine mulcher mower?
Kohler for sure