Hi, I have a Victa with a B&S Classic 35.
Just recently a problem started where even on small throttle openings the engine screams at full rpm.
Its running well and there is no smoke, but I cannot slow the engine down. At full throttle, there is plenty of power. Oil is fresh.

It has a pull-start and rubber primer button. Any ideas on what may have happened?

Tomek, January 2009

govenor spring is jammed/caught against something

werty, February 2009

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIZg8myJPUM&feature=related

Greg, February 2009

Had the same problem with my MTD Briggs/Stratton push lawnmower. Took it to a lawnmower repair shop. Brought it back home after the tuneup and the mower still ran fast, then after mowing a while it would stop. Took it back and they installed a carburetor kit.
http://www.buyhardwaresupplies.com/?t=5&m=g1&itemNumber=7030372

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDQ0elcCOlY&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yI10s67qvFY&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJ0qPDYwQ_w&feature=related

Greg, February 2009

Govenor spring(s) caught up, incorrectly fitted/adjusted or the speed adjustment metal "tang" has been bent forward too far. The fact it has fresh engine oil has no bearing on it.

pleasasnt, January 2009