Hi,
The Chonda is running fine now. I did resort to Youtube and found a Honda site. The Chonda is not exactly the same but close. That screw adjustment I mentioned is the maximum governed speed adjustment. I just loosened it off a few turns and up the revs came till its plenty fast enough now. Interesting that backing off the screw increased the speed. Perhaps that's all the previous owner had fiddled with.
I fixed the stopping problem by just stretching its actuating spring slightly.
This machine (A Rockwell) seems like it has done just a couple of hours work. The paint is perfect even underneath.
I am starting to wonder if these Chondas are as bad as I previously believed. It runs beautifully (dare I say it - like a Honda) starts very easily, what else do I need.
Thanks again to all who helped.
Jeff
