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The governor shaft retainer attaches to the governor gear. This part is made of metal and is sold individually. It is a genuine Briggs & Stratton and Toro replacement part for use in engines and lawn tractors. You may need a socket set and a wrench set when replacing this item. It may become broken and will need to be replaced.
Retainer-gov Shaft 698290
OEM part for: Briggs and Stratton, Toro, Vanguard - Briggs & Stratton
Part Number: 698290
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This Retainer-gov Shaft will fit the following 3291 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
Toro
Briggs and Stratton
Vanguard - Briggs & Stratton
Show More Compatible ModelsThis item works with the following types of products:
- Lawn Tractor Parts
- Engine Parts
This part replaces obsolete part #: 690317
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governor was broke
J.K. - October 23, 2019
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
More than 2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, Adjustable Wrench
took motor out , made repairs ..
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The governor blew up inside the case.
Dave - June 14, 2018
Tool Type
Lawn Tractor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
More than 2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, Adjustable Wrench
Drained the oil, removed the engine from mower, removed oil pump, split the case cleaned all the old gasket material, cleaned both halves of the case, replaced the governor assembly, installed new gaskets, put the case back together, put engine back on mower, installed clutch and pulley system, adjusted the governor, started the mower and when to mowing the yard, no issues, and ran like a brand new mower.
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Governor issues
john - September 25, 2016
Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Medium
Time
More than 2 hours
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set, Adjustable Wrench
I have a hobby of repairing zero turn mowers and just taking an engine out of the mower is half a book and then tearing down the motor and putting it back together is the other half.
I have purchased many parts from Ereplacementpartss because they have them in stock and ship promptly. I had a problem with one shipment which kinder went the murphy's law way. They fixed the problem quickly and free of charge. Good prices and great service
I have purchased many parts from Ereplacementpartss because they have them in stock and ship promptly. I had a problem with one shipment which kinder went the murphy's law way. They fixed the problem quickly and free of charge. Good prices and great service
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