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This is a governor arm shaft found on lawnmowers, chippers, and other engines on lawn and garden equipment. It is a component of the governor assembly maintains a steady speed regardless of how much stress is placed on the engine. The governor arm is connected to the carburetor arm shaft. One end of this arm is connected to the governor spring and the other to the throttle linkage. Speed is increased or decreased based on the amount of push or pull that is placed on the throttle arm. If the governor arm shaft is bent, broken, or damaged, the governor arm will not be able to maintain its speed. The engine may appear to be stuck in high speed or it won't accelerate at all.Remove the carburetor to access the governor assembly. Disconnect the governor spring and take the linkage off the governor arm. Remove the governor arm from the arm shaft and then remove the broken governor arm shaft. Install the new shaft and reassemble the governor. Reinstall the carburetor. The governor arm shaft is made from heavy-duty metal and is sold as an individual unit. It is compatible with snowblowers, lawnmowers, chippers, and other small engines manufactured by MTD, Craftsman, Yard Machines, Troy-Bilt, Yard Man, Cub Cadet, and Husky.