MTD Mower (Briggs & Stratton) governor springs

[Mike]

Hi group:

I have a MTD mower with a Briggs & Stratton engine (Model No. 9L902). When I went to start it I noticed that the primer bulb was not giving any presure. I tried to adjust the throttle and there was no tension on the springs. I pulled the air cleaner and the springs are definitely loose.

Does anyone have any suggestions? I also wanted to see a diagram for the springs for this model engine to see if one is missing, etc.

Thanks in advance.

[Eric in North TX]

They usually are slack when it is at rest. May I ask, what this has to do with the primer bulb in the first place?

[John R]

If the spring isn't under tension when the engine isn't running, it's normal. I wouldn't mess with it at all.

If the primer bulb isn't working, I would first verify that it isn't doing anything and then focus troubleshooting there, not at the governor. Replacement bulbs are fairly easy to find.

[Mike]

Thank you both for your responses.

Any suggestions on the best place to find a primer bulb? I do not think it is working because when I push on it, no pressure is being built up.

I can order one from Briggs and Stratton unless you have other suggestion(s)

John R wrote:

[John Lawrence]