Norm (if I can call you that),
I'm sure you are right, and that's partly why I've always done what was needed myself. That, and the low quality of work I have experienced when I have paid. And just hating not knowing enough such that every time your mower doesn't start, you have to take it for repair.
Just to punish myself, I think I'll probably remove the engine and see how hard it is to get to the governor unit (unless I can achieve success through adjustment). I'm a glutton for punishment.
A Chonda isn't a bad idea, but I have been exposed to the negative press about them. Having said that, a new Chonda is the most likely outcome. I'm still hopeful though, that what I read about the extent of the governor shaft being indicative of a problem is wrong, and I'm just being pessimistic.
I'll attempt something this weekend. After I've finished mowing the 2 acres.
Thanks
