Your Lawn Mower Engine Running Wild? Here's the Fix

Kohler Command 13 governor and throttle linkage giving you trouble? Here's a real-world repair walkthrough — no fluff. In this video I tackle the governor arm and throttle linkage adjustment on a Kohler Command 13 engine. This is one of the trickier small engine repairs — the linkage geometry has to be right or the engine will surge, hunt, or refuse to hold RPM. I walk through the full process including a mistake and correction so you can see exactly what to watch out for. ⏱️ CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Kohler Command 13 governor overview & throttle linkage setup 2:10 - Connecting throttle linkage to governor arm 4:45 - Governor shaft adjustment & locking the arm 7:00 - Engine start test & results Governor Adjustment Steps (Kohler Command): Loosen the bolt on the governor arm Push the carburetor throttle plate to FULL OPEN position Rotate the governor shaft clockwise until it stops Hold both positions and tighten the governor arm bolt Test at idle and full throttle Also covered in this video: How to identify full open vs. closed throttle on the Kohler Command carburetor Anti-backfire valve fuel shutoff — when to disconnect it What happens when the governor arm goes the wrong direction Engine: Kohler Command 13 (CH13) Common applications: Cub Cadet, Toro, Gravely, Husqvarna riding mowers If your equipment won't start — I fix it. Subscribe and I'll save you a shop bill. 🔗 More small engine governor and carburetor repairs: