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MAXIMUM OUTPUT
The maximum output
of
an
engine is the output power
of
the engine operating with
its
throttle valve fully open after it has been broken in properly.
Therefore, a brand-new engine
or
an engine which has not been broken in properly may
not produce the maximum output.
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CONTINUOUS RATED OUTPUT
The continuous rated output of an engine is the output power
of
the engine running
at the rated engine speed controlled by its governor system.
The operation of the engine at the continuous rated output
is
most
favorable
from
the
view point
of
engine life and fuel economy.
It
is
recommended, therefore, that the- equipment driven by the engine to be designed
to
require the engine power less than its continuous rated output.
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MAXIMUM
TORQUE
The maximum torque indicates the torque at the output shaft when the engine
is
producing the maximum output.
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