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Honda GCV160 RPMs won't go down on Husqvarna HU700F

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2025/06/02 16:28:17 (permalink)
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Honda GCV160 RPMs won't go down on Husqvarna HU700F

I am at my wits end. I cannot get the RPM on this Honda GCV160 to go down. I have adjusted the idle screw and the governor arm. I can't get it to reduce.
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    Re: Honda GCV160 RPMs won't go down on Husqvarna HU700F 2025/06/02 16:59:51 (permalink)
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    I don't believe you have a manual throttle (do you)?
     
    If not (most likely), the machine is set to run at the optimum running speed (3,200-3,600 RPMs).
    You cannot adjust the idle down, or up, or in-between as the RPMs are set at the factory.
     
    The older machines have/had operator throttle lever allowing you raise or lower the RPM's.
    One less thing for manufacturers to install (or actually not install) for cost savings .  :(
     
     
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    Scott
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    Re: Honda GCV160 RPMs won't go down on Husqvarna HU700F 2025/06/02 17:02:47 (permalink)
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    I'm assuming your referring to normal, fast cutting RPM's, NOT wild VERY OVER REVVING issues..
     
    That, ^^, would likely be a bad/broke internal governor..
     
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