Tecumseh 490308 Governor Spring

Description:

The Tecumseh 490308 Governor Spring is used to regulate engine speed by maintaining proper tension between the governor linkage and throttle control system. Commonly installed in Tecumseh small gasoline engines used on lawn mowers, snow blowers, generators, tillers, and other outdoor power equipment. Maintenance teams and equipment repair technicians use this part for repair, retrofit, expansion, or replacement of engine governor control systems.

Applications:

The Tecumseh 490308 is a genuine OEM governor extension spring designed to provide accurate throttle response and maintain stable engine RPM under varying load conditions. It connects the governor lever to the throttle linkage, allowing the governor to automatically adjust engine speed as operating conditions change. The spring is commonly used on Tecumseh TVS840, TVXL840, HSK840, and other compatible small gasoline engines powering lawn and garden equipment, snow blowers, and utility machines.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Tecumseh Products Company
• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 490308
• Product Type: Governor Spring
• Component Type: Governor Extension Spring
• Function: Controls governor tension for automatic engine speed regulation
• Material: Heat-Treated Spring Steel
• OEM Part: Yes (Genuine Tecumseh Replacement Part)
• Installation Location: Governor Lever and Throttle Linkage Assembly
• Spring Type: Extension Spring
• Compatible Engine Series: Tecumseh TVS840, TVXL840, HSK840, and other compatible Tecumseh small engines
• Compatible Equipment: Lawn mowers, snow blowers, generators, tillers, chipper shredders, and other outdoor power equipment
• Service Application: OEM replacement for stretched, broken, or worn governor springs to restore proper throttle response and engine speed control.

Common Replacements:

• Tecumseh 490307 Governor Spring
• Tecumseh 490309 Governor Link
• Tecumseh 490318 Governor Spring