RPM up and up
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Russ Johnson
Equipment Expert
What kind of engine? Could be the governor arm has become loose and needs adjusting. To adjust the governor, loosen the bolt on the arm, push the linkage to wide open throttle, and grab the governor shaft with a pair of pliers and twist it the same direction as the arm moves until it stops. Tighten the bolt, and it should be good to go.
tomtucson
New member
Ahh, I should have thought about that, thanks Russ. That's an easy to follow description of the procedure. I seem to remember if you don't get the arm all the way over the engine will race super high when you start it? It's a kohler aegis by the way, I didn't have the right spring (the tightest one) so I have it adjusted way out for it to run correctly.
Russ Johnson
Equipment Expert
Tom, you may want to operate it and watch for proper governor movement. One of my customers has a 15 Command. He had all kinds of problems with engine speed. Turns out the plastic governor gear in the engine stripped and was pretty much inoperable.
Russ Johnson
Equipment Expert
The warranty would depend on the original purchase date of the machine, however, if you got the incorrect spring on it, the warranty may not be honored.
Russ Johnson
Equipment Expert
Aegis Warranty Information
Limited 3-Year Warranty
We warrant to the original consumer that each new KOHLER Aegis engine sold by us will be free from manufacturing defects in materials or workmanship in normal service for a period of three (3) years from date of purchase, provided if is operated and maintained in accordance with Kohler Co.'s instructions and manuals.
Our obligation under this warranty is expressly limited, at our option, to the replacement or repair at Kohler Co., Kohler, Wisconsin 53044, or at a service facility designated by us of such parts as inspection shall disclose to have been defective.
Exclusions
Mufflers on engines used commercially (non-residential) are warranted for one (1) year from date of purchase, except catalytic mufflers, which are warranted for two (2) years.
This warranty does not apply to defects caused by casualty or unreasonable use, including faulty repairs by others and failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance.
The following items are not covered by this warranty:
Engine accessories such as fuel tanks, clutches, transmissions, power-drive assemblies and batteries, unless supplied or installed by Kohler Co. These are subject to the warranties, if any, of their manufacturers.
WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, including but not limited to labor costs or transportation charges in connection with the repair or replacement of defective parts.
ANY IMPLIED OR STATUARY WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY. We make no other express warranty, nor is any one authorized to make any in our behalf.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state
Limited 3-Year Warranty
We warrant to the original consumer that each new KOHLER Aegis engine sold by us will be free from manufacturing defects in materials or workmanship in normal service for a period of three (3) years from date of purchase, provided if is operated and maintained in accordance with Kohler Co.'s instructions and manuals.
Our obligation under this warranty is expressly limited, at our option, to the replacement or repair at Kohler Co., Kohler, Wisconsin 53044, or at a service facility designated by us of such parts as inspection shall disclose to have been defective.
Exclusions
Mufflers on engines used commercially (non-residential) are warranted for one (1) year from date of purchase, except catalytic mufflers, which are warranted for two (2) years.
This warranty does not apply to defects caused by casualty or unreasonable use, including faulty repairs by others and failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance.
The following items are not covered by this warranty:
Engine accessories such as fuel tanks, clutches, transmissions, power-drive assemblies and batteries, unless supplied or installed by Kohler Co. These are subject to the warranties, if any, of their manufacturers.
WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, including but not limited to labor costs or transportation charges in connection with the repair or replacement of defective parts.
ANY IMPLIED OR STATUARY WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY. We make no other express warranty, nor is any one authorized to make any in our behalf.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state