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15-30 minutes
The governor arm attaches to the throttle return spring and the governor rod. This item is made of metal and is available individually. This part is an OEM from Honda for use in engines and snowblowers. When replacing this part a socket set and an adjustable wrench might be required during the installation process. It will need to be replaced if it becomes broken.
Arm- Governor 16551-ZL8-010
OEM part for: Honda
Part Number: 16551-ZL8-010
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This part replaces obsolete part #: 16551-ZL8-000
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The arm broke causing the engine to steady idle. The RPMs are supposed to fluctuate when needed to adjust power and with my part being broke it just idled.
Scott - March 5, 2018
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Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set
Parts Used
First I removed the shroud for the unit
2. Removed tension springs on top and middle of old arm
3. Removed old arm
4. Installed new arm
5. reassemble.
Whole project took all of 8 minutes
Only catch was the two front bolts in the shroud cover have nylon nuts so you have to use a wrench to hold the nut where as the other screws just come out with a screwdriver
2. Removed tension springs on top and middle of old arm
3. Removed old arm
4. Installed new arm
5. reassemble.
Whole project took all of 8 minutes
Only catch was the two front bolts in the shroud cover have nylon nuts so you have to use a wrench to hold the nut where as the other screws just come out with a screwdriver
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Governer arm broke, fuel filter deteriorated.
douglas - January 1, 2018
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Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Socket set, Adjustable Wrench
Honda hs520 snowblower gov arm fix:
1. Remove the cover by unscrewing 6 bolt screws, 2 have locking nuts in front. Need two nut drivers.
2. Remove snow chute, 3 bolt screws, with Phillips, and nut driver.
3. Unscrew Phillips head screw holding gas line shutoff, freeing it from the cover casing at the rear. Disconnect electrical connects by removing two wires from harness retainer, and the pulling apart.
4. Unscrew two bolt screws holding the rear cover to the frame, then remove the rear cover.
5. Using a crescent wrench, loosen the nut on compression fitting on old governer arm. Note position of semi-circular, notch on valve post, as well as depth.
6. Remove governor spring from top and bottom of old governer arm.
7. Remove old governer arm
8. Twist valve arm left and right using crescent on the semi-circular notch of valve arm post, to ensure the spring clip is still properly seated and torqued. Turn arm clockwise until stops.
9. Put new governor arm on a post, attach springs to top and bottom. Note position and depth of post as noted before removing an old one.
10. Tighten down locking nut with a crescent wrench, supporting the arm with counter tension and tighten till the arm bottom gap is almost closed.
11. Move the gov arm to the left to verify free operation.
12. Re-attach rear cover that has electrical, reconnect wires, harness, bolts.
13. Start up and verify correct idle operations.
14. Reattach the main cover, and then chute.
1. Remove the cover by unscrewing 6 bolt screws, 2 have locking nuts in front. Need two nut drivers.
2. Remove snow chute, 3 bolt screws, with Phillips, and nut driver.
3. Unscrew Phillips head screw holding gas line shutoff, freeing it from the cover casing at the rear. Disconnect electrical connects by removing two wires from harness retainer, and the pulling apart.
4. Unscrew two bolt screws holding the rear cover to the frame, then remove the rear cover.
5. Using a crescent wrench, loosen the nut on compression fitting on old governer arm. Note position of semi-circular, notch on valve post, as well as depth.
6. Remove governor spring from top and bottom of old governer arm.
7. Remove old governer arm
8. Twist valve arm left and right using crescent on the semi-circular notch of valve arm post, to ensure the spring clip is still properly seated and torqued. Turn arm clockwise until stops.
9. Put new governor arm on a post, attach springs to top and bottom. Note position and depth of post as noted before removing an old one.
10. Tighten down locking nut with a crescent wrench, supporting the arm with counter tension and tighten till the arm bottom gap is almost closed.
11. Move the gov arm to the left to verify free operation.
12. Re-attach rear cover that has electrical, reconnect wires, harness, bolts.
13. Start up and verify correct idle operations.
14. Reattach the main cover, and then chute.
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Governor rod broken, decided to replace spring and rod also.
Arviin - November 23, 2015
👍 0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Snowblower
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, Spring puller tool
Removed old parts and installed the new ones in their place. Adjusting the governor arm to the shaft was a bit tricky, but online instructions helped.
All parts received for all of my orders were perfect, with the exception of the governor spring in the most recent order. I tried to use it but it was longer and much heavier duty than the original. The original was still usable so I put that back in.
All parts received for all of my orders were perfect, with the exception of the governor spring in the most recent order. I tried to use it but it was longer and much heavier duty than the original. The original was still usable so I put that back in.
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