FIXED
SPEED
GOVERNOR
Before making governor adjustment, run, the engine
about
10
minutes to reach normal operating tempera-
ture. Be sure carburetor load and idle needles are
properly adjusted before checking or adjusting gov-
ernor system. For an accurate governor adjustment, a
reliable tachometer is required.
Confacf
with
rotating machinery
mighf cause serious personal injury
or death. Sfay clear
of
rofafing components and
ensure
fhaf
protective shields andguards are
in
place
and secured before operafing machinery.
THROTTLE
STOP SCREW
r
THIS DISTANCE
1/32
AT
NO LOAD
CARBURETOR
THROTTLE ARM
THIS
DISTANCE
DETERMINES
SENSITIVITY
INCH
Besureto clean, check, and lubricategoveror linkage
(steel ball joints) before making any adjustments.
Binding in the linkage joints can cause erratic opera-
tion. Some early models used plastic ball joints which
require no lubrication.
If the following checks do not remedy erratic opera-
tion, install a new governor spring. Springs become
fatigued with age.
Governor and vacuum booster control engine speed
(Figure
13).
Rated speed and voltage appear
on
nameplate. On
a
4
pole generator engine speed
divided by
30
equals frequency.
.
.
INTERNAL SPRING
BRACKET
VACUUM
BOOSTER
CARBURETOR
THROTTLE ARM
CARBURETOR
THROTTLE
GOVERNOR LINKAGE
RING BRACKET
ADJUSTING STUD
ADJUSTMENT
JOINT
FIGURE
13.
GOVERNOR AND GOVERNOR ADJUSTMENTS
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