DaknSak 0 Posted December 20, 2007 The governor on my 7016H single cylinder Briggs has been acting weird. The tractor has plenty of power for about 25-35 min of full throttle snow blowing, no over revving or bogging. After this time the governor becomes mostly unresponsive, lots of over revving and bogging down. It does react to load changes, but very slowly and erratically. Any help would be great, we've already had 4'+ snow here in Vermont and I need this thing to behave! Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roy 0 Posted December 20, 2007 Do you have the winter heater kit to prevent the carburetor and governor linkage from icing up? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UCD 14 Posted December 20, 2007 Most likely your carb and throttle linkage are iceing. you will to install some short of winter shield. It directs heat off from the muffler to the carb area to prevent iceing. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS - Engine Winterizing Kit http://www.simplicitytechpubs.com/6767PRINT/PDF_files/TP_200_1672_02_SK_SMA.pdf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaknSak 0 Posted December 20, 2007 Thanks guys. Maynard, do you know if that kit is still available? I have had icing problems before but this seems like a different problem. Not that icing isn't the problem now, but could something else cause this behavior. I've been blowing with this tractor for a few years and this seems like a new problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dcw06 0 Posted December 20, 2007 I made one the first year I had my 7016 with some thin roof flashing and duct tape.Planned on pop riveting it together,just never got around to it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simpleton7016 2 Posted December 20, 2007 The icing is very real on these briggs. Happened to me last winter and scared the bejesus out of me when the engine started screaming at full bore. Anyway, here is my solution. It works great and solved the problem. [img]/club2/attach/Simpleton7016/Carbshield16.jpg[/img] [img]/club2/attach/Simpleton7016/Carbshield26.jpg[/img] [img]/club2/attach/Simpleton7016/Carbshield36.jpg[/img] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UCD 14 Posted December 20, 2007 It sure sound like iceing. The kit is NLA you will have to make one. Where are you in VT? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaknSak 0 Posted December 20, 2007 I'm in Belmont, just north of Ludlow. Thanks for the photos. What is the cover on your carb Erik, looks like a plastic tub? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HubbardRA 19 Posted December 20, 2007 Here is the one I made for mine. You may recognize the sheetmetal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MPH 12 Posted December 20, 2007 Quickie temporary solution is to spray the carb down with WD-40. Least it might tell you if that is your problem. Possibly different outdoor temps or snow conditions is causing it to bother now different then in the past. 4 foot of snow, with that much play time we need pictures:D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jac 0 Posted December 21, 2007 A few months ago a member had about 6 or so N.O.S. for sale. Try posting a parts wanted ad. Jack Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tec2484 1 Posted December 21, 2007 I got 1 for my 3416 this summer for a crisp $1 dollar bill. Of coarse I spent $135 on other stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaknSak 0 Posted December 21, 2007 Thanks for all the info and pic's. I guess I need to start riggin' before the next storm. Or hope for a response to my parts wanted add. I'll probably try the WD40 to make sure this is definitely my problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites