How to Fix the Governor Springs on a Weedeater Lawnmower

How to Fix the Governor Springs on a Weedeater Lawnmower
Written By
John Rose
John Rose
Published: Aug 14, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

If the springs stretch or break on the Weed Eater lawn mower, you must replace them to keep the engine from running too fast. It only takes a few minutes t replace them, and simply ignoring them can mean having to replace your lawn mower. Repairing a governor and replacing the springs is the same for all brands.

Things You Will Need

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  • Needle-nose pliers

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John Rose

John Rose has been writing professionally since 1981. Now contributing to various online publications, he specializes in auto repair, home maintenance and similar topics. Rose studied English at Frostburg State University.

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