The Governer linkage MUST be connected at both ends, to allow the engine to speed up, to address the additional load being put on it. You can't control engine speed by only using the throttle handle. The gov. link must be connected at both ends.Might i suggest talking to a local person who can observe your engine, and deduce the problem.

Where does it hook to? I looked everywhere and could not find where it hooks to and I can't afford to pay someone to come and hook it up right now. Any ideas?

Go to the Briggs and Stratton website and look up the owners manual and parts manuals for your engine. Those brochures should give you enough information to figure out how and where the governor should be connected.

http://www.briggsandstratton.com/engines/support/operators-manuals/

Also do a google search for Briggs and Stratton Governor and several Youtube videos should appear. Peruse those for mnore information and possibly a picture of your engine.

According to another website, that engine should be a Briggs-
252707-0687
That should help you find the correct IPL from the Briggs website.

The governor shaft comes out of the block.
Carb side, opposite end of the spark plug.