When I got it out the first time, I just yanked it out.
The problem was getting the plastic gear out. I drilled a hole in it, then threaded a 4 inch deck screw in it, then slowly spun it out. Took me awhile on how to figure that out.
Just pulled the governor out again, it looks like your standard governor. See pic.
Piston still moves freely. Sprayed it down with PB blaster just in case. Going to throw it back in later.