The springs are light weight, as the govenor is an air vane type - 10 grams of force is all that's available, so the springs don't have much tension.
Your surging problem is caused by a failed carb diaphragm. Remove the tank/carb assy from the engine, and unscrew the carb to access.
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Phil Saunders
May 2010