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Governor lever &shaft removal, Governor – Generac Power Systems TXP User Manual

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GOVERNOR

g e n e r a l

Governed Idle Tang

|The governor functions to maintain

engine speed at 1800 rpm, even

though the load may vary. The governor

spring tends,to move the throttle open.

Counterweight force tends to close the

throttle. Engine speed at which spring

and counterweight forces balance is

called the governed speed. Governed

speed can be changed by varying spring

tension.

G O V E R N O R L E V E R & S H A F T R E M O V A L

Governor

Lever Nut

16

Idle Speed

Adjustment Screw

Governor

Shaft

Governor

Lever

Governor Speed

Adjusting Nut

Governor

Spring

Governor Link

High Speed

Slop Tang

Drain crankcase oil. Rotate crankshaft

until intake valve on No. 1 cylinder

is wide open to relieve side pressure

on cam shaft bearing. Remove crankcase

cover.

#

Note location of thrust washer when

removing governor from crankcase cover

Inspect governor for wear on gear teeth,

pivot pins, and counterweights. Inspect

governor cup. Replace governor, is nec­

essary.

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CUP

COUNTER

WEIGHTS

Issued 5-78

16.1