TM 9-4940-421-14
Section XII. MAINTENANCE OF ENGINE GOVERNOR
(3) Inspect the governor housing for cracks,
damage or other defects.
a Removal.
c. Installaion. Install in reverse order of removal.
(1) Remove distributor assembly (para 4-17).
NOTE
(2) Disconnect governor oil line.
Hook governor spring in hole no. 7 of governor lever.
(3) Disconnect governor linkage.
d. Adjustment.
(4) Remove carburetor (para 4-15).
(1) Start engine, let engine run until it reaches
(5) Remove four bolts and four lockwashers secur-
normal operating temperature.
ing governor to the gear housing.
(2) Push throttle to full IN position.
(6) Remove the governor and gasket from the gear
(3) Using mechanical tachometer set rpm by turn-
housing.
ing adjusting nut on the governor control rod until a
b. Cleaning and Inspection.
reading of 1800 to 1860 rpm is obtained.
(1) Clean exterior of the governor with solvent and
(4) Frequency meter reading should read 60 to 62
dry thoroughly (app D).
hertz.
(2) Inspect the governor gear for cracked or chip-
ped teeth. Replace a defective gear.
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