Figure 61-3. Propeller Governor Figure 61-4. Adjustment of Propeller Control
3. Align splines on governor shaft with engine drive and slide governor into position.
4. With governor in position, raise governor enough to install washers and start mounting bolts. Tighten
nuts from 140 to 160 inch-pounds.
5. Connect control cable end to governor control arm. Install ball stud in inner hole of control arm.
6. Adjust governor control. (Refer to Rigging and Adjustment of Propeller Governor.)
7. Install engine cowl.
RIGGING AND ADJUSTMENT OF PROPELLER GOVERNOR (figure 6l-3)
1. Start engine, park 90° to wind direction and warm in normal manner.
2. To check high rpm, low pitch setting proceed as follows:
a. Move propeller control all the way forward. At this position, governor speed control arm should be
against the high rpm fine adjusting screw.
b. With throttle full forward, observe engine rpm. Engine rpm will be 2400 rpm with high rpm
properly adjusted.
3. If engine rpm is not as specified, adjust high rpm setting as follows:
a. Shut down engine and remove upper engine cowl.
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Reissued: August 1, 1986
2H8
PIPER AIRCRAFT
PA-28-236
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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