TM 5-3810-300-24&P-3
14.14 GOVERNING DEVICE ADJUSTMENT
When a governor shutdown solenoid is used on an
fuel position and shutdown will occur prior to
engine equipped with a mechanical governor, the
attaining complete travel.
governor stop lever must be properly adjusted to match
the shutdown solenoid plunger travel.
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With the stop lever in the run position, adjust the
rod end eye or right angle clip for minimum
The solenoid plunger can be properly aligned to the
engagement on the solenoid plunger when the
governor stop lever as follows:
connecting bolt is installed. The oversize hole in
the eye or clip will thereby permit the solenoid to
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Remove the bolt connecting the rod end eye
start closing the air gap, with a resultant build-up of
(variable speed governor) or the right angle clip
pull-in force prior to initiating stop lever movement.
(limiting speed governor) to the stop lever (Figs 5
and 6). Align and clamp the lever to the shutdown
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The bolt through the rod end eye or the right angle
shaft in such a way that, at its mid-travel position, it
clip should be locked to the stop lever and adjusted
is perpendicular to the solenoid plunger. This
to a height that will permit the eye or clip to float
assures that the linkage will travel as straight as
vertically. The clearance above and below the eye
possible The solenoid plunger has available 1/2 "
or clip and the bolt head should be approximately
travel which is from the full-fuel to the complete no-
1/32"
Fig. 5 - Typical Variable Speed Governor Lever Position
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