Recent content by Sawman254

Just an update to anyone who is interested. I ordered a governor, water pump gasket and timing cover gasket. Thanks to a couple of individuals who posted similar issues with their V1505 engines. Upon tear down and removing the governor could easily see how the weights had worn where the pins...

When you take the loads off the engine it revs in the 3400 - 3500 rpm range. Just throttle it back it calms down. Under load it runs great. If you tach it in the shop it just creeps up on the rpms as well. Seems fine one time and revs up the next

I’ve noticed quite a few videos of V1505 engines on YouTube with governor issues. I think this is what is wrong with our fairway mower. Unlike different pieces of equipment that this engine is in, this mower operates at 3200 RPM and will go full tilt for a few minutes, then when finishing a...

We have a 5410 reelmaster acting the same way. Did you get the issue fixed? Would be grateful to know what was causing this. Thanks, Tim