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