Governor for speed?

dodge man · Jan 21, 2020

So I am working on a construction project as a surveyor and they are lending us a Polaris diesel UTV that has a front and back seat. I do not know the model number. Somebody dumped one on its side a couple of months ago a hurt his shoulder. They limited the speed and/or the throttle setting. Not sure what there goal was but I think 15 mph. I drove it yesterday and it was cold and it was running about 4 mph and on the return trip maybe 7 mph. This project covers an area about 10 miles by 7 mile, so a large area.

I do not really want to screw around with it and get in trouble but would like to bump it up to at least 15mph. I lifted the dump bed long enough to take a quick look. I did not see anything at the throttle where it hooks to the engine to look like it is limited, I could grab it and rev it up. It feels like the throttle is limited and it痴 not held back electronically by speed. Any ideas how the thing is governed?

thepumpguysc · Jan 21, 2020

If u can rev it by hand.. they have a stopper under the "pedal".. or the linkage adjusted so it wont get "full throttle"..
Dont get caught.. if your getting paid by the hour.. who gives a crap how long it takes..

dodge man · Jan 21, 2020

Your right, I should not let it be my problem but its pretty frustrating to be going along at less than 5 miles an hour.

LouNY · Jan 21, 2020

Tie a string to it pull to go :laughing:

dodge man · Jan 21, 2020

Reminds me of a go cart track I was at once. This kid in his late teens was reaching around behind him and opening the throttle all the way. He was passing everybody like crazy but they did stop him and make him leave. He was smiling the entire time though.