Part Location Diagram of 691297 Briggs and Stratton Spring-governor
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Spring-governor 691297

Manufactured by:
Briggs and Stratton
ERP Number:
ERP9073577
Part Number:
691297
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This spring-governor is an OEM part which is designed for Briggs and Stratton engines that are commonly installed on a variety of lawn and garden equipment. It applies tension on the governor. The governor system is like a cruise control system. It maintains the speed by adjusting the carburetor. Over time it may wear out and stretch eventually requiring a replacement. It is made of a high-quality metal and is sold as an individual component. Refer to the diagrams for your model for the exact location and the correct installation of this hardware. You may need a screwdriver to remove the air filter to gain access and replace the old part.

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This part works with the following brands:
  • Briggs and Stratton
  • Cub Cadet
  • Craftsman
This part works with the following products:
  • Engine
Part# 691297 replaces these:
263114, 691297,

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Wouldn\'t run right, diaphragm messed up and no idle spring and governor spring stretched.

michael from rocky mount, Virginia

3 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers
Parts Used:
795083, 691297, 691859
Removed the tank, took the carb off and replaced the diaphragm after cleaning the carb with brake cleaner and air.
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Never got above idle, lack of power

Phillip from Bernardston, Massachusetts

2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
Parts Used:
795083, 691297
Removed gas tank from mower.
Separated carb from tank.
Replaced diaphragm and gasket.
Important! diaphragm goes on tank first, then the gasket, then the carb.
Reinstall in reverse order; cleaning everything as you go.
There are many diagrams online on how to replace the governor spring if you don\'t have the lawn mower manual.
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The engine speed. Would run very fast sometimes and slower other times. Also would choke down to dying in thick/tall grass.

Matthew from Brandon, Mississippi

1 person found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set
Parts Used:
795477, 691297, 691859
Disconnected spark plug wire.
Removed fuel from fuel tank.
Removed air cleaner assy.
Removed carb springs (note position of springs).
Removed fuel tank.
Removed carburetor.
Cleaned fuel tank area where carburetor is mounted.
Position gasket and diaphragm on new carburetor and install on fuel tank.
Install fuel tank.
Install carb springs.
Install air cleaner assy.
Refill fuel tank with fuel.
Connect spark plug wire.

Helpful notes: Fuel tank/carb must be tilted to remove throttle linkage.

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Engine constantly surging

Scott from NEWARK, Ohio

1 person found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
Parts Used:
691297, 691859
1. Removed air filter assembly
2. Replaced idle spring
3. Replaced governor idle spring
4. Bend governor idle spring tang/prong to adjust idle speed
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Spring stretched by scrub branch.

james from washington court house, Ohio

1 person found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
Parts Used:
691297
1. Removed the air filter.
2. Removed the spring and replaced.
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Springs broke, air filter dirty

George from Southport, North Carolina

1 person found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set
Parts Used:
692198, 698369, 691297, 691859
Replaced springs, and filter. Had a bolt missing on housing. Had to adjust the coil gap to .010 and clean it.
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Wouldn\'t start.

Elwin from Geneva , New York

1 person found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers
Parts Used:
796112S, 698369, 691297, 691859
Changed the governer spring and governer idle spring, ac foam filter, and spark plug. Changed the oil and sharpened the blade (processes not related to my purchase). Engine started up with a single pull of the pull cord and has been running beautifully ever since.
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I replaced the carberator then the govenor springs

Keith from Nine Mile Falls, Washington

0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers
Parts Used:
691297, 691859
I began removed the two governor springs. I cut them at the rounded end for one and threaded the second.
Next i took pliers and slightly spread the wound ring on the governor spring and slide it onto the mounting location, then rotated it until it was seated.
Next I installed the second governor spring but spreading the ends w ith pliers and unwound then replaced with the new spring.
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Model Cross Reference

This part works with the following models:
ERP Number: ERP9073577
Manufacturer Part Number: 691297
Brand Model Number Description
Briggs and Stratton 098902-0101-01 Engine - Engine
Briggs and Stratton 098902-0110-01 Engine - Engine
Briggs and Stratton 098902-0119-01 Engine - Engine
Briggs and Stratton 098902-0124-01 Engine - Engine
Briggs and Stratton 098902-0130-01 Engine - Engine
Briggs and Stratton 098902-0134-01 Engine - Engine
Briggs and Stratton 098902-0142-01 Engine - Engine
Briggs and Stratton 098902-0168-01 Engine - Engine
Briggs and Stratton 098902-0170-01 Engine - Engine
Briggs and Stratton 098902-0198-01 Engine - Engine
Briggs and Stratton 098902-0199-01 Engine - Engine
Briggs and Stratton 098902-0300-01 Engine - Engine
Briggs and Stratton 098902-0306-01 Engine - Engine
Briggs and Stratton 098902-0306-02 Engine - Engine
Briggs and Stratton 098902-0308-01 Engine - Engine
Briggs and Stratton 098902-0310-01 Engine - Engine
Briggs and Stratton 098902-0321-01 Engine - Engine
Briggs and Stratton 098902-0323-01 Engine - Engine
Briggs and Stratton 098902-0326-01 Engine - Engine
Briggs and Stratton 098902-0330-01 Engine - Engine
Briggs and Stratton 098902-0334-01 Engine - Engine
Briggs and Stratton 098902-0334-02 Engine - Engine
Briggs and Stratton 098902-0337-01 Engine - Engine
Briggs and Stratton 098902-0338-01 Engine - Engine
Briggs and Stratton 098902-0341-01 Engine - Engine
Briggs and Stratton 098902-0344-01 Engine - Engine
Briggs and Stratton 098902-0344-02 Engine - Engine
Briggs and Stratton 098902-0349-01 Engine - Engine
Briggs and Stratton 098902-0350-01 Engine - Engine
Briggs and Stratton 098902-0354-01 Engine - Engine