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August59 · 07-01-2009, 08:23 PM

I have a 12 hp B&S vertical shaft engine (Model 281707-0175-01). The very poor parts list that I downloaded from B&S website shows a part #987 on the throttle lever. By the picture it would appear that the seal (#987) would go on the side where the govenor linkage connects. This whole throttle assy fell apart on mine and I can't verify that there was one on this side, but I can verify that there is one on the other side of the carb.

Is the diagram wrong? Is there a seal on both sides, because there is a recess in the carb on both sides, but diagram doesn't specify if 2 is required? Some other diagrams show the same part (a rubber seal) on the other side opposite from the diagram for my model. Would any of you out there with more experience possibly clarify this for me?

Much thanks ahead of time!

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August59 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 5 OS: XP	Carb help?? Throttle lever/shaft I have a 12 hp B&S vertical shaft engine (Model 281707-0175-01). The very poor parts list that I downloaded from B&S website shows a part #987 on the throttle lever. By the picture it would appear that the seal (#987) would go on the side where the govenor linkage connects. This whole throttle assy fell apart on mine and I can't verify that there was one on this side, but I can verify that there is one on the other side of the carb. Is the diagram wrong? Is there a seal on both sides, because there is a recess in the carb on both sides, but diagram doesn't specify if 2 is required? Some other diagrams show the same part (a rubber seal) on the other side opposite from the diagram for my model. Would any of you out there with more experience possibly clarify this for me? Much thanks ahead of time!