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CHECKING PERFORMANCE CONTROL™ 
(ELECTRONIC GOVERNOR-STATIC CHECK)
To determine whether a governor problem is being caused 
by the actuator or the control module, perform the following 
static check exactly in order shown.
A pair of jumper wires and a known good 12-volt battery is 
required.
 
1. Disconnect red and green wires from the control module 
to actuator.
2. Attach jumper wires from battery to RED and GREEN 
wires to actuator.
 a. Attach 12 volt + (positive) to RED wire.
 b. Attach 12 volt – (negative) to GREEN wire.
3. Actuator should move throttle lever to wide open posi-
tion.
 a. If actuator does not move it is defective. (Replace).
 b. If actuator moves throttle to wide-open position, the 
module is defective. (Replace).
FAULT CODES
The Stanley controller is capable of identifying certain fault 
conditions and alerting the user to them. A fl ashing LED 
indicates the fault conditions. The current fault code list is 
shown on the following page. Please note the following:
1. When power is fi rst applied to the controller, the LED will 
fl ash just once for one second to indicate that the LED is 
working.
2. If there are multiple faults, the LED will fl ash them all 
in sequence. Count the fl ash codes to determine the fault 
conditions or connect the Calibration Tool to observe the 
fault conditions. (Use the “Display Faults” option under the 
Monitor Menu.) 
3. If there are no faults, the LED will fl ash once at reset 
and from then on indicate the detection of engine speed. A 
continuous ON LED indicates that a valid engine speed is 
being sensed. 
4. The controller will attempt to shut down for some faults 
and will not permit starting after reset with faults 1, 5 and 8.
The Stanley programmable controller is an electronic 
engine governor that provides a means of controlling and 
limiting engine speed by adjusting the fuel control lever with 
a proportional actuator. 
The controller is software programmable and has no 
manual adjustments. 
CALIBRATION
ACT is a PC (personal computer) based software 
calibration and monitoring tool. ACT is designed 
specifi cally for use with engines equipped with 
the Stanley controller. Stanley Hydraulic Tools 
recommends that an authorized and certifi ed 
dealer perform calibration of this unit.
Once the controller has been programmed, ACT 
may be disconnected. The Stanley controller 
will continue to operate normally with ACT either 
connected or disconnected.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES
Please follow the checklist below to troubleshoot your Stan-
ley controller.
1. Check battery voltage for stability and correct value. The 
LED will turn on for one second when the controller 4500 is 
fi rst powered up.
2. Check the actuator linkage for binding and backlash.
PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLER
A fl ashing LED indicates 
the fault condition