Part Location Diagram of 596459 Briggs and Stratton Spring-governor
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Spring-governor 596459

Manufactured by:
Briggs and Stratton
ERP Number:
ERP12662375
Part Number:
596459
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This is an authentic replacement part manufactured for use with Briggs and Stratton small engines with mechanical governors. The spring is used to hold the throttle at the optimal maximum speed after the governor adjusts the throttle based on changing engine load. This governor spring is available as an individual replacement part.

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This part works with the following brands:
  • Briggs and Stratton
  • MTD
  • Craftsman
  • Poulan
  • Husqvarna
This part works with the following products:
  • Engine
  • Lawn Mower
Part# 596459 replaces these:
590541,

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Spring broke.

David from Berlin, Maryland

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Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers
Parts Used:
596459
1. Removed the old spring.
2. Secured the new one.
3. Reassembled and tested.
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Model Cross Reference

This part works with the following models:
ERP Number: ERP12662375
Manufacturer Part Number: 596459
Brand Model Number Description
Briggs and Stratton 08P502 Engine - Briggs & Stratton Small Engine Model 08P502/0029-H1 (08P502/0029H1, 08P502/0029 H1) Parts
Briggs and Stratton 08P502-0002-H1 Engine - Engine
Briggs and Stratton 08P502-0003-H1 Engine - Engine
Briggs and Stratton 08P502-0004-H1 Engine - Engine
Briggs and Stratton 08P502-0005-H1 Engine - Engine
Briggs and Stratton 08P502-0006-H1 Engine - Engine
Briggs and Stratton 08P502-0007-H1 Engine - Engine
Briggs and Stratton 08P502-0008-H1 Engine - Engine
Briggs and Stratton 08P502-0009-H1 Engine - Engine
Briggs and Stratton 08P502-0010-H1 Engine - Engine
Briggs and Stratton 08P502-0011-H1 Engine - Engine
Briggs and Stratton 08P502-0011-H5 Engine - Engine
Briggs and Stratton 08P502-0012-H1 Engine - Engine
Briggs and Stratton 08P502-0013-H1 Engine - Engine
Briggs and Stratton 08P502-0014-H1 Engine - Engine
Briggs and Stratton 08P502-0015-H1 Engine - Engine
Briggs and Stratton 08P502-0016-H1 Engine - Engine
Briggs and Stratton 08P502-0017-H1 Engine - Engine
Briggs and Stratton 08P502-0018-H1 Engine - Engine
Briggs and Stratton 08P502-0019-H1 Engine - Engine
Briggs and Stratton 08P502-0020-H1 Engine - Engine
Briggs and Stratton 08P502-0021-H1 Engine - Engine
Briggs and Stratton 08P502-0022-H1 Engine - Engine
Briggs and Stratton 08P502-0023-H1 Engine - Engine
Briggs and Stratton 08P502-0024-H1 Engine - Engine
Briggs and Stratton 08P502-0025-H1 Engine - Engine
Briggs and Stratton 08P502-0026-H1 Engine - Engine
Briggs and Stratton 08P502-0027-H1 Engine - Engine
Briggs and Stratton 08P502-0028-H1 Engine - Engine
Briggs and Stratton 08P502-0031-H5 Engine - Engine