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22.1 Description

During normal operation the engine speed is controlled by a governor (1) which regulates the injected fuel quantity to
correspond with the load and engine speed.

The regulation movement is transferred to the control shaft (10) through a adjustable link rod (2).

The movement from the control shaft, to the injection pump fuel racks (16), is transferred through the regulating lever (6)
and the spring (7). The torsion spring (5) enables the control shaft and, consequently, the other fuel racks to be moved to
a stop position, even if one of the racks has jammed. In the same way the torsion spring (7) enables the regulating shaft
to be moved towards fuel-on position, even if an injection pump has jammed in a no-fuel position. This feature can be of
importance in an emergency situation.

The engine can be stopped by means of the stop lever (17). When the stop lever is moved to stop position, the lever (18)
actuates the lever (9) forcing the regulating shaft to stop position.

The engine is provided with an electro-pneumatic device with tripping speed about 15 % above the nominal speed. The
electro-pneumatic device moves every fuel rack to a no-fuel position by means of a pneumatic cylinder on every injection
pump. The cylinder actuates direct on the fuel rack. The electro-pneumatic device can also be tripped manually, see
section 22.5.

When starting, the governor will automatically limit the movement of the regulating shaft to a suitable value.

The speed governor is provided with a stop solenoid by which the engine can be stopped remotely. The solenoid is also
connected to the electro-pneumatic overspeed protection system and to the automatic stop system, which stops the
engine at too low lubricating oil pressure, too high circulating water temperature, or at any other desired function.

22.2 Maintenance

Special attention should be paid to the function of the system as a defect in the system may result in a disastrous
overspeeding of the engine or in the engine not being able to take load.

A) The system should work with minimal friction. Regularly clean and lubricate racks, bearings (also self-lubricating
bearings (8)) and ball joints with lubricating oil.

B) The system should be as free from clearances as possible. Check clearances of all connections. Total clearance
may correspond to max. 0.5 mm of injection pump fuel rack positions.

C) Check regularly (see recommendations in chapter 04.) the adjustment of the system; stop position, overspeed
trip devices and starting fuel limiter, see section 22.3.

D) When reassembling the system, check that all details are placed in the right position, that all nuts are properly
tightened and to torque, if so prescribed, and that all locking elements like pins, retainer rings, locking plates are
in their positions. Check according to pos. a) - c).

22.3 Check and adjustment

22.3.1 Stop lever stop position

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A) Check:

Set the terminal shaft lever (3) in the maximum fuel position and the stop lever (17) in the stop position,
Fig 22-1.
Check that the fuel rack position of all injection pumps is maximum 7 mm.

B) Adjustment:

Set the stop lever in the stop position and check that the lever (18) contacts the lever (9) properly. A
small torque can be set from the governor, but not a too large one, because this will twist the shaft
unnecessarily, although little.
Adjust the fuel rack position to 7 mm by adjusting the screws (15).

22.3.2 Governor stop position

A) Check:

Move stop lever into work position.

Set the governor terminal shaft lever in the stop position, Fig 22-3.
Check that the fuel rack positions are 4 mm.

B) Adjustment:

If the fuel rack positions are unequal, adjust first according to section 22.3.1 b).
Adjust the link rod (2) so that the fuel rack position of 4 mm is obtained.
If changing the governor, see section 22.4.

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figure: 22-1 Control mechanism

22.3.3 Electro-pneumatic overspeed trip device

A) Check of stop position

Set the stop lever in the work position and the terminal shaft lever in the max. fuel position.
Release the overspeed trip device manually.
Check that the fuel rack positions is less than 7 mm.

B) Adjustment of stop position

The electro-pneumatic overspeed trip device requires no adjustment.

If a fuel rack position of less than 7 mm cannot be obtained, check for wear.

C) Check and adjustment of tripping speed

See section 22.5.3.

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figure: 22-2 Electro-pneumatic overspeed trip device

22.4 Speed governor

22.4.1 General

Data and dimensions

Governor: Mechanical-hydraulic type

Weight: 19 kg

The engine can be equipped with various governor alternatives depending on the kind of application. Concerning the
governor itself, see the attached governor instruction book.

22.4.2 Hydraulic governor drive

The governor is driven by a separate drive unit, which, in turn, is driven by the camshaft through helical gears. The
governor is fastened to this drive unit and connected to the drive shaft through a serrated connection. The serrated
coupling sleeve is secured with spring pins. The governor, with drive, can thus be removed and mounted as a unit or the
governor can be changed without removing the drive unit.

Pressure oil is led, through drillings in the bracket, to the bearings and to a nozzle for lubricating the gears.

Check at recommended intervals:

radial and axial clearances of bearings,

gear clearance,
oil drillings and nozzle to be open,
serrated coupling sleeve to be firmly fastened to the shaft,
serrations of coupling sleeve and governor drive shaft for wear.

Change worn parts.

22.4.3 Removal of governor

1 Loosen the terminal shaft lever (3) and governor electrical connection.

2 Open the governor fastening screws (4) and pull the governor vertically upwards. The governor must not
fall or rest on its driving shaft, Fig 22-1.

22.4.4 Mounting of governor

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When mounting the same governor, check that the mark on the lever (3) corresponds to that of the shaft. Check the
setting according to section22.3.

When mounting a new governor, proceed as follows:

1 Put the fuel rack in a position of 10 mm.

2 Put the governor in a position of 7,2° (Woodward 3161) and 1,9° (UG-Actuator).

3 The arm in the governor must be assembled in a position according to Fig 22-4.

4 Fit the link lever between the arms and lock the adjustment.

5 Check that fuel oil pumps are been adjusted in a position of 7 mm when the stop lever arm is in the stop
position.

figure: 22-3 Governor terminal shaft

6 Check according to section 22.3.

figure: 22-4 Governor shaft settings

22.5 Electro-pneumatic overspeed trip device

22.5.1 Description (Fig 22-2)

The overspeed trip device is electronically controlled. Air of max. 30 bar is used as operating medium. The tripping speed
is 15 % above the nominal speed.

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The three-way solenoid valve (10), Fig 21-1, gets the stop signal for overspeed from the electronic speed measuring
system. The solenoid is also connected to the stop system.

When the solenoid valve opens, air is fed to the three-way valve, which conveys pressure air to the cylinders (9, Fig 21-
1), one for each injection pump. The piston of the air cylinder actuates the pin on the fuel rack moving it to stop position.

The stop signal is normally energized long enough to stop the engine completely. When de-energized, the air is evacuated
through the three-way valve.

The solenoid valve (10) can also be operated manually.

22.5.2 Check and adjustment of stop position

A) Check of stop position

Set the stop lever in the work position and the terminal shaft lever in the max. fuel position.
Release the overspeed trip device manually.
Check that the fuel rack positions is less than 7 mm.

B) Adjustment of stop position

The electro-pneumatic overspeed trip device requires no adjustment.

If a fuel rack position of less than 7 mm cannot be obtained, check for wear.

22.5.3 Check of tripping speed

Check the tripping speed at idle by increasing the engine speed above the nominal speed by slowly bending the lever (12)
with a suitable wrench in direction from the engine. When the nominal speed is reached and exceeded, the governor
begins to decrease the fuelsetting, i.e. the control shaft must be bended against the governor force.

Do not increase the engine speed by more than 60 RPM above the tripping speed.

The tripping speed should be 15 % above the nominal speed, see chapter 06., section 06.1.

22.5.4 Adjustment of tripping speed

Adjustments will be made in the box of the electronic speed measuring system, see instructions for speed measuring
system, chapter 23.

22.5.5 Maintenance

A) Three-way solenoid valve

If the solenoid is out of order, replace it by a new one.

If the valve does not move, clean all channels. Check the valve piston.
If air is leaking to the cylinders, change the sealings.

B) Air cylinder, Fig 22-2.

Check for wear.

Check the tightness of the piston. Replace sealings by new ones, if necessary. Take care not to deform
the teflon ring outside the O-ring.
Lubricate the sealings and piston with lubricating oil.

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Check that the piston does not stick.

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