PSG Governor

Chapter I
GeneralInformation
Introduction
The basic PSG (Pressurecompensatedsimple Governor) is a hydraulic speed
governor with buffer type compensation. Ir is normally isochronous,thai is,
if the engine is not overloadedit maintainsthe samespàedregardlessof load,
exceptmomentarilyat ttre time load changeoccurs.
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Figure1-1. BasicPSGGovernor
The governorusesenginelubricating oil or an oil supply from a separare

sumpfurnishedby the enginemanufacturer. If the latter is used, lift Jhould
not exceed300mm (12 inches)anda foot valve shouldbe furnished.
NOTE
The torque,work capacity,andmaximumwork valuesof the pSG

governorarebasedonl72 kPa(25 psi) supplyoil pressureto the
governor. Thesevalues can vary dependingon the supply oil
pressure.
The standardPSGcoverprovidesfor an interior vertical rezurn-spring.The

coverincludesa bracketfor the Pittnan PM (PermanentMagneQspeed-seuing
motor. PSGgovernorswithouta motorhavea low-speedstopscrewinstalled
in the cover.SeeFigure1-1for externalfeaturesof the pSG.
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Special Features
The normal PSG has a cast iron case and base and an aluminum cover. For
many years, PSGs were built with aluminum cases. Aluminum case psGs are
still available for special purposes. Aluminum case psGs are described in
Manual 370t3.
PSGs are built in many special configurations to meet the unique needs of
various engine manufacturers. Most of these special features are described in
chapter 6 of this publication. The psG uses hydraulic pressureto drive the
terminal shaft in only one direction. If an internal return spring is not used, a
spring must be installedbefore the engineis started.
References
sales,service,andproductinformationfor the psG Governorcanbe obtained
from woodward locationslisted on the back cover of this manual. other
Woodwardpublicationsthat mayprovehelpful are:
No. Title
04018 SpeedAdjustingMotor CoverAssembtyManual

25071. Oik for HydraulicControls
370L8 PSGCastlron GovernorproductSpecificaion
50007 Recommended sizingof Drain Linesfrom Hydraulic controls
50504 ShutdownMuhodsfor EGB, SG,and pSGGovernors
50517 Recommended Engineoil suppty$stem for smatt Goventorsand
Actuators

Ghapter2
lnstallation
Introduction
This chapterdescribesreceiving,storage,and installationrequirements
for the
PSGgovernor.
use care while handlingand installingthe psG governor. Be particularly

careful to avoid striking the drive shaft, terminal shaft, or a speedsettini
device. Abusecandamageseals,internalparts,and factoryadjustments.Do
not setthegovernoron its drive shaft.
Receiving
After factory testing and calibration, the psG governor is drained of oil,
which leaves a light film of oil on internal parts to prevent rust. The
governor is then painted and external parts are coated with a spray
lubricant/rustinhibitor.
No internal cleaning or flushing is necessarybefore installation and operation.

The little oil left in the governor is clean, multiviscosity engine oil which will
not contimfnate an engine oil system.
Storage
The PSG governor nray be stored for short periods of time (less than a year)
as received from the factory. For long-tenn stoÉge (more than a year),
storage in an environment with large temperature changes,humid or corrosive
atmosphere,or if the governor is installed on the engine for storage, fill the
governor with oil and follow preservation packaging instructions in v/oodward
Manual 25075, commercial presematíon packaging
for storage of
M echanical-Hydr auli c Controls.
ExternalReturnSpring
The PSG uses internal oil pressureto move the ouput in the more-fuel
directiononly. A springis usedto movethe ouput in the fuel-offdirection.
If an internal return spring is not supplied, an extemar spring must be
installed. The returnspringmustprovidea rorqueof 2.g to 5.6 N.m (25 to
50 lb-in) on the terrrinal shaftin the fuel off directionfor a govemorwith 175
or 275psi operatingpressruerespectively.
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Oil Supply
Almost all PSG governors use engine oil in the govemor. Some governors
use oil from a separatesump.
Supply Pressure
A minimumof 172kPa (25 psi) and a maximum of. 5r7 kpa (75 psi) oil must
be suppliedfrom the enginelubricatingsystem. If a separateiu*p i, usedthe
supplymusthavelessthan300 mm (12 inches)of suctionlift from the surnp.
Torque and work capacity will vary accordingto the amount of suppïy
pressureor suctionlift.
NOTE
ConsultWoodwardGovernorCompanyif supply pressuresmust

exceed
517kPa(75psi).
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Frgure2-1. Separate
Sumplnstallation Table2-1. Oil ChaÍ

Peakdemandfrom the governor
will be 7..6 lirers/minure (2 gallons/minute)
during hansienrs. The
Cou"Àoi wur uow 1.3 liters/minute
gallons/minute)duringsteady (0.3j
state.
Governoro' is both a Iubricating
o'
viscosiryindexthata'ow_sit,";;;;;;J:lln: and-a hydraulicoit. It must havea
operatingtemperarure
rangeand
;liHin:*: trratcau,etttoïmain stabïe
anJ
ilïti:t"'dd#;d;tiues
use the inforrnationgivgnin Table
2-1 asa guidein the selection
Iubricating-hydrauricoil. F".;;;ir"iïns of a suitable
supplywith the "rnr:, usethe where rhe governor shares the oir
oilir.À.{d py the enginemanufacrurer for
#5:iïi:'ffi *í"ï[#H*ilïï' beincrudJ:ffi;tabre,
contacl
Drive Shaft Rotation

Rotationof thegovernordriveshaft
mustbe -c9r9ct
thesameastrratof theenginedrive,
whenlooking downon trr" -o-ti"g
PSGgovernoris shownby a raised f"à. directionof rotarionfor the
il; r;the.bottom of thegovernorcaseon
thesideopposite theoir-supprvl"r.,, *ï"
thegovernor.prugs.t. i*êrt.o il"kiÈ ;;*;;ffil," thetopof
r rn".*. *o baseto deterrnine
crockwise or
;ïHï;1,X.ff::fffiï.,ï";*ïr"aÀ.*beusedil;;;;*orcasero
seechapter4 for additionarinformation
aboutpump rotationdirection.
Governor Installation
Governor to Drive pad
Place a gasket betweenthe
baseof the governor and the
The gasket mu$ nor brock-Ày engine mounting pad.
;;;;"il the governo, barr. Insta,
on the engine,taking-particurai the
ffËT:t carero mounrit squareryon the
Be sure that the dri

sovernor oftorhe ï,"i* *ïï,"
weight' Improperry{ï."ïffi:*:,:
arignedgo".-À il":ïJï:""ff
*iti oo, give srabrecontrol.
Many governormountingpads
w'r
govemor. some ins.tailations have srudsinstared to fastendown the
wilr require 5/16_inch,"r.il-',o
governorin prace. Foflowthe hord the
engineoráui".no".,s instructions,
if ava'abre.

Oil Connections
Install a 10 mm (3/8 inch) diameter oil line from the governor to either the
engine-lubricating oil pump pressureline, or a separatesump, unlessthe engine
mounting pad is drilled for an oil supply. use a 40 pm
1nóminal)filter *itt "
minimum capacityof 7.6 liters/minute (2 gallons/minute). The besr installation
will include supply features that prevent drain back or siphon back from the
pump level of the governor. This will always keep the pump primed with oil in
preparationfor the next start. See Figures 2-2 and.z-g rór-illustration of an
installation designedto provide nearly instantaneousgovernor response,even at
cranking speed. see also the'euick start' instructionson the nèxr page.
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Figure2-2. Oil Systemfor HorizontalInstallation
Figure2-3. EngineOil Systemfor euick Starts

(Verticalhstallarion)
VerticalGovernorInstallation
Allow free drainageof oil from the governorpilot valve by providing
adequatedrain holes from the drive coupling (6 mm [l/4 inch] diameteror
equivalentin multipleholes). Be surethe enginemountingpad gaskerdoes
not block off the threedrain holesin the govemorbase. SeeFigures2-7,
2-8, md2-9.
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HorizontalGovernor Installation
If the govemor is mountedhorizontally, the needlevalve adjustmentmust be
on
the side and at the lowest level. Horizontal mounting also iequires that a drain
Iine be installed from eirher a 6 mm (l/4 inch) pipJtap or &isting 7/16 inch
straight thread port in the cover. The drain line must be as large as possible and
unirpeded to the sump.
Quick Start
use a supplysystemsimilar to Figure2-3 for applicationsrequiringquickstarts.
Notethattheendof theoverboarddrain line mustbe keptauovenó enginesump
oil levelto allow thesystemto actasa ventbeforethe engineoit pumpis adding
to the oil supply. oil level in the oil tank mustalwaysbe asnigh as, or highei
than,thepumplevelto preventthepumpfrom losing its prime áa aehyingthe
startof governoroperationuntil the pumpregainsa flow of oil.
Linkagefrom Governorto Engine

connect the fuel-control linkage for 2/3 travel from no-load to maximum fuel.
Divide the unusedportion of the traver betweenminimum and maximum. Make
sure that the linkage will shut off the fuel at minimum position. The linkage
must be free from friction and looseness.
Most PSG governors have internal retum springs. The return spring must be
ableto move the fuel valve or rack to a closedposition. The psG
lovernor does
not supply hydraulic pressurecontrol in the minimum fuel directón.
LinearLinkage
use linearlinkagefor mostdieselengineapplications.Adjustthe fuel linkage
to providecontrolof enginefuel from Minimumprime Movár stop to Maximum
kime Mover stop within ttre limits of the governor output-shafttravel. we
recommendusing rwo-thirdsor more of the 36 degreesof output-shafttravel
between primemoverno-loadandfull-loadpositions(seeFigurê2+;.
Attachthefuel-racklinkageto thegovernoroutputshaft. Be surethereis no lost

motionor bindingin the linkage.
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NOTE
Be sure to allow sufficient overtravel at each end of terminal-shaft

travel so the governor can shut down the engine and also give
maximum fuel when required,
FULL COVERTORTRAVEL
FULL
A.OVERTNAYEL TO INSUBE PRIIIE TOVEN STOPS ARE

REACHED
A - NO LOAD TO FUI.L IOAD TRAVEL _ NORUALLY Z3 OF
FULL GOVERflONTRAVELIS RECOl|f,ÉND€O
C . TBAVEL REOUIREDTO ACCEIERATE IHE PNtrE TOVÉR
D.TRAYÊL RÊQU|RÉDTO DECELENATEOR SHUT OOWI{
PntrE t|ovÊR
xAxllrut| wonx cApActïy ovEn FULL GoVÊRrOR TBAVCTOF 36.
rs ' . sÊE Á6ovE FoR R€coHnENoEo covERton ourpuiiniv=r..
rN s?EcraL appltcanoNs [tN a{o rax pRtME uovrn SroÉiÍlv
- -' - -'
8E OUTSIDETHE GOVÈNNOFSTOPS.
.
I4.,TIN-L8S WITH 1OOPSI OPERATINGPRESSUR€ r|soa-rÍt
3i1.6III-L8S WITH 2OOPSI OPERATIIIGPRESSUFE
Figure 24. RecornmendedTerminat Shaft Travel
Figure2-5. Non-linearLinkage
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Non-linearLinkage
Applications involving a butterfly valve, such as a gas engine, require
a
nonlinear linkage.
Figure 2-5 illustmtes the relationship betweengovernor ouq)ut shaft and butterfly
valve obtained with simple linkage of maximum non-linearity. when instalin!
this linkage, make sure the two following conditions are attained when thé
linkage is in the no{oad position:
1. The lever which is attachedto the governor output and the connectinglink
are in line with the govemor output shaft and the point of attachmentof
the connecting link to the butterfly lever.
2. The butterfly lever is at 90o with the connectinglink.
Refer to the engine manufacturer's instructions for tle correet linkage selection
and installation.
Speed Adjustment
Thereareseveraltypesof speedadjustments
availablefor the psG.
Lever
some governors have a lever attached to the external end of the speed-
adjusting shaft. This lever is used in conjunction with the high- and low-
speed stop screws. using a linkage :uïangement with the levJr provides a
remote speedadjusnrent for the governor. The screw in the cover is used to
set the minimum-speed stop while the screw in the case controls the
maximum-speed stop of the govemor. The speed-setting shaft does not
usually extend from governors designedfor pneumatic or moior speedsetting.
PneumaticHeador Motor
The governor can be equipped with either a pneumatic speed-adjustrnenthead
or an electric motor for remote speed adjusunent (see chaptei 6 for details
about thesetwo types of speedsetting). Both of these speedsetting systems
use a high-speedstop screw.
GonstantSpeed
SomePSGsare equippedwith a speed-setting
screwin the cover. This is the
samescrewusedasthe minimum-speedstop with speed-setting
devices.
Speed Droop
PSG droop is internally or externally adjustable between zero and
seven
percent. Speed droop, a reduction in speed setting as fuer increases,
is
expressedas a percentageof the difference between the lower full-load speed
and the high speed at no load. speed droop permits load division befween
two or more engines driving generators in parallel or connected to a single
shaft. If the engineis operatedalone or on a dc systemwith proper generaÍor
-(isoihronous
compounding, the governor may be set for zeto droop
operation).
NOTE
Negativedroop(governorspeedsettingincreases asload increases)

must not be set into the PSGgovernor. The governorwill not
provideacceptable controlwith negativedroop.
NOTE
If the governoroutput shaftdoesnot usethe full 213of available

travel from No LOAD to FULL LOAD, droop will be reduced
proportionately.
For acgenerating unitstiedin with otherunits,setthedroopsufficientlyhighto

preventinterchangeof loadbetweenunits. If oneunit in theplant or systemhas
enoughcapacity,setits governoron zerodroopandit will regulatetheii"queo"y
of the entiresystem. This unit thentakesall load changes*itni" the limits of
its capacityandcontrol the frequencyif is capacityis nót exceeded.
All unitsmaybe run in droop,but theno loadto full loadspeedchange(droop

setting)must be equalfor all paralleledunits. speedwif changeas load is
increasedor decreased.Adjust speedsettingto shareload: increasingor
decreasing speedsettingon a particularunit will increaseor decrease
theloaàon
that unit.
Internallyadjusteddroopis normallysetat the factoryon a teststandaccording

to the enginemanufacturer'sspecifications.Do not movethe droopposition
unlessyou arefamiliarwith PSGgovernorsetupprocedures.SeeApplication
Note01302for moreinformationon settingdroopfor powergeneration.
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Manual 37017
ExternalShutdown Solenoid
Use an exfernal solenoid for shutdown through the governor.
WARNING
The engine should be equipped wim an overspeed shutdorvn
that
is completely independent of the pSG goverlor. Overspeed crn
ni[ causedamageto the engineoithe engine-ddv; device
Tg
with possiblepersonelinjury of loss of life. ft is Utety tt t
tl"
goventor' govenror drive, or linkage could be the cause
of the
ovenspeed and a shutdosmconnectedto the governorwould not
help control the runaway enginespeed.
The shutdown solenoid shown in Figure 2-3 allows draining

the control oil from
beneaththe power cylinder in the golemor. This will alloi
the return spring to
move the governor output to minimum fuel.
Figure 2-3 showsthe connectionoptions for a solenoid shutdown.

connect the
solenoid with tubing mns as short as possible. Mount the
solenoidbelow the
governor, oriented so it does not fill with air. Air trapped
by the tubing causes
govemor instability. Figure.2-l showsa separatesump
arrangementand Frgure
2-3 showsa typical installationusing enginè oil.
The solenoid and all connectedtubing must pass enough

flow to ensurethat the
governor moves to minimum position and remains
there. The solenoid dumps
oil^-directly from the power cylinder, and must handle
the full p*p ourput.
ljfferery flow capabilities
arerequired,depending
on ,"t.J !oir*o, speed.
Figure2-6 showsPSGpumpoutputversusgovernorspeedand is providedto
helpsizetheshutdown sorenoid andshutdown connections.
adtsEc.5
Figure2-6. GovernorSpeedvs pumpFlow
11
All pump output mustbe discharged
with a maximum pressuredrop of 13g
*" (75 psi)gouó*o" kpa
;àiqs te" (5ï;'tÊ;ó 07wa(175
i:i?ï}ff:l
Initial Operationand Adjustment

Governor adjusÍnentsfo.lrpoo, droop,
and compensationneedlevalve are set
Minoradjuinnents
rre iequi.ea"h.. i*tanti- duero engine
ïffij:::""'
PSGscrewset speedis set at the factory
to specifiedfufl-roadratedspeed.
lnternally adjusteddrgop-settingis ractory
set as specifiedfor the particular
apprication.Droop shourdalwaysbe set
as near iiochronousas possibreto
providethefastestpossibregovernorresponse to speed/road changes.
The needle varve is preset ro r/2
zurn open. This normary requires
adjustment
to suirtheparticula,i*tAUtiorr.
Make certain the speedis set to minimum (idre).

manualcontrol accordinglo the engine start the engine under
-trre manufacturea,,,a"o--"ndations, and
allow it to wann up' Transfer
engioeto governor contror, bw be
preparedto resune manaar contror
untríaislea-th"Í ;;; g;;:"rntng system
is fully operaÍive.
Adjust the governorfor no-roadratedspeed.

open the compensation needle
valve (1/2 ro 2 turns)unrii the engine
ïrgt* to hunr or surge. Ailow the
engineto hunt for about to purge trappedair from the intemal
passages in the governor. 1Tout"
Gradualryctosettre n"à], uau. urrtil huntingjust
stops. closing the needrevalvefurtirer than
necessary
resultsin a srowreturn
to speedfotowing a changein load.
Do not attemptto operatethe governor
unlesstheneedlevavg àt reastl/g turn
i1 op*. rn" gou.*o, *ot provide
optimumresponse with theneedleulve Ào'far closed.
Test the governingaclion by

qanually disturbing enginespeed. The engine
promptly to original irr.áy_r,.r. speeo
:ï:ïli";;:rn witrr onty a sma'
WARNING
To PRorEcr e'cerN@oNal
rNJtIRy,
!91!_9f LIF:E, and/or pRopERTy-DAMacE WHEN
*{Iïryg_t}9 *Aou, turbine, or other rype of prime mover,
BE PREPAREDTO MAKE,{IV ENNENàENCY
SIIUTDOWN
to protect againstnrnaway or overspeedsho'Id
the mechanical-
hydra'lic govemor(s),or electriccontroi(r),
*" act'ator(s),
control(s), the driving mechanism(s),the tinkage(sl, 'oi fuel
control devicesfail. Ui"
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PSG GOVERNOR W|TH PM MOTOR
AND EXTERNAL R!GHT HAND DROOP PSG GOVÊRNOR OPTIONS
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IIOTE:
POSITIOiI 1{O.1 OF OIL R€SERVOIRAND PLUG RECOIIilEilOED TRAVEL
77t g.t 2..6 AETWÊEI{ NO LOAD AND
(3_03) (2.1r) (r.oal USED FOR GOVERNORMOUI{ÏED VERT]CALLY
FULL LOAD IS 2/t",
ON ENGINÊ.
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LOCK|NG SCREW (233)
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Diagramof PSGwith AdjustableDroop
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Manual370í7 principles of Operation
Chapter3
Princi
lntroduction
This chapter describes the operation of the psG governor,
incruding a
descriptionof the hydraulic systemand the way it operat"s.
Figure 3-1 and 3-2 show the relationshipofthe various parts.
Operation
MechanicalHydraulicSystem
Figure 3-l shows thg oit suppry coming from the engine rubricating
sysrem.
It bypassesthe relief valy_e_ the governor oil punip where
into irs pressureis
increasedto either sLi, lzo7, or Ig96 kpa (75, tis,ïr ns piis
aboveinlet
pressure. Four check valves pennit rotation of the gorrÁ-o,
in either
direction- some models have two of the passagesplugged-for
rotation in one
direetion only.
Relief-valve dischargeis back to supply, so unused oil is recirculated

within
the governor.
Pressuredoil is supplied though oil passagesto the pilot-valve

system. The
pilot-valve systemis a three-wayspoàl valve. It applies pressured
oil to the
power cylinder when.an under-speedsignal is received
or releasestrappedoil
from the power cylinder when a over speedsignal is received.
oil flow into the power cylinder forces the power piston upward
againstthe
force of the return spring. pressuredoil dispiacestnt uureipiston
and forces
oil into the upper annulus.
Because all moving parts of the psG are irnrnersed in oil during
normal
operation the governor has extremely long wear without changes of
speed
settingor control ability.
BallheadSystem
Flyweights are attachedto the pilot valve's rotating bushing by pivot pins.
The pilot-valve bushing is driven by an external diive tom tnl èngine. A
thrust bearing, located under the speeder spring, rides on the toes of
the
flyweights. This allows the flyweights anà pilot-value bushing ro rorare
without extreme friction.

17
Principlesof Operation
Manual370í7
SPEED
ADJUSTMENT
SPEEODROOP SCREW
BRACKET
OUTPUT
INCRËASE SHAFT ..r/SPEEDER SPRtNc
FUEL
FLYWEIGHT
EYPASS
PASSAGÉ
COMP€NSATION LAND
PILOT VALVE PLUNGER
CONTROL
LAND
orL
(IDLERGEAR)
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EOUIPPED
WITHCHECKVALVES
t000.A-51
of pSGwith ExternalRerurnSpring
Figure3-2. Schematie
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The non-rotatingpilot-valveplunger insidethe rotating bushing
is ableto respond
to minor changesin positioningpressuÍebecauseof tie rotational/non-rotational
relationshipbetweenthe two parts. This reduction of ,.sticktion'
betweenthe
parts allows more precisecontrol than would be otherwise
possibre.
As the pilot-valve bushing rotates, the centrifugal force increases

and the
flyweights pivot ounvard. This centrifugal force Is opposeo
by the downward
force ofthe speederspring. Speederspring compression,ano thirefore
the speed
at which the governormust run, is adjustedby the position of
the speed"djurtinÀ
system(e.g., lever, electric motor, or pneumaticj. on-speed
ociurs wrrel tnË
centrifugal force of the flyweights balancesthe downwarà force
of the speeder
spring, with the flyweights exactly vertical, and the pilot-valve-plunger
Ëontrol
land covering the control port of the rotating bushin!.
Gompensation
System
The compensatingsystemconsistsof a buffer piston betweentwo
buffer springs,
a needlevalve, and a compensatingland on th" pilot-valve plunger. provides
It
temporary speeddroop and must be properly attuned to ttre partióular
engine and
Ioad to provide stableoperation.
The buffer piston, locatedbetweentwo identicalspringsin the powerpiston,

and
r"-.91: valvein the hydraulic circuirs berweenthJpiloi valve piunger
and power
cylinder, make up the buffer compensationsystem. This syitem
stabilizesthe
governing action by minimizing over or undershoot follówing
a change in
governor speedsetting or a change in load on the engine.
Ii establishesa
tgmporary negative feedbacksignal (temporary droop) in the form
of a pressure
differential which is applied across thJ compensationland of
the pilàt valve
plunger. The flow of oil into or out of the buffer system
displacesthe buffer
piston in the direction of flow. This movementincreases
thé loading on one
spring while decreasingthe other and createsa slight difference in
the pressures
on either side of the piston. Thesepressuresare traÍrsmittedto opposite
sidesof
th9.l-luncgr'scompensationland to produce a net force, up*"rd àr downward,
which assistsin centeringthe plungér whenevera fuel correction
is made.
The length of time that the pressuredifferential is presentis determined
by the
amountof oil allowed betweenthe upper and lowei compensationpiston
áreas
through the needlevalve.
compensationbypassis providedto circumventthe compensationsystemduring

major transients.The bypasspassageprovidesdirect flow ofpressureoil to both
sidesof thecompensationland any time the buffer piston is àoved too far
from
the centeredposition. Thus there is no compensationuntil the buffer piston
returïs to a more nearly centeredposition.
The buffer piston and springs are carried in the power piston, but this location
has no bearing on the action of the power piiton, oi on the action of the
compensationsystem.

í9
Fuel IncreaseExample
The governor increasesfuel to the engine with an increasein governor
speed
setting, or a decreasein engine speeddue to an increasein load.
Either the
increase in the downward force of the speeder spring, or the decrease
in
centrifugal force of the flyweights, allowi the pitot-váve plunger ro
move
downward. Pressured-oil,isappliedthrough the control pott to th. buffer system
and into the power cylinder area. This causesthe power piston to rise
against
the terminal lever and rotate the output shaft to increasedfuel.
At the sametime, flow of oil to the compensationarea moves the bufter piston
from centerin the upward direction. ThJpressuredifferenceon each
side of the
buffer piston acts on the compensatingland, and tendsto centerthe pilot valve.
oil leaksby the needlevalve, and dissipatesthe pressuredifference.
with increasedfuel, the enginewill gain speed,the flyweights will retum to

the
upright position, cutting.offmovementof the power piiton át the new fuel sening
requiredby the changein load or speed.
Droop Feedback
The rotation of the output shaft in the increase direction will also
cause
movementof the floating lever if the pivot point on the speed-droopbracket
is
off the centerline of the ouput shaft.
Assumingpositive droop is set into the governor, the pivot point will be to the
left of the center line and increasefuel will raise the ino of the floating
lever.
This will-reducecompressionon the speederspring and in effect lower the speed
seuing of the governor.
Note th_atshould the pivot point on the speeddroop bracket be to the right the
of
center line, it will causethe floating Iever to inóreasethe compressionof
the
speederspring on increasedfuel, in effect increasingthe speedsetting. This
condition is called negativedroop. The governor will not provide satisfactory
control with negativedroop.
Fuel DecreaseExample
The governor decreasesfuel to the engine with a decreasein governor speed
setting or an increasein enginespeeddue to a decreasein load ón the engine.
Due to the decreasein speedsetting or decreasein load, the centrifugal force of

the flyweights overcomes the speeder-spring force and lifts the pilot-valve
plunger. upward movementof the pilot-valve plunger opens the contiol port to
drain and the power piston is forced in the reducedfuel direction by the retum
spring.

At the sametime, flow of oil from the compensationarea housedin the power
piston moves the buffer piston in the downward direction. The prèssure
differenceon each side of the buffer piston acts on the compensatingland, and
t-gnd: to cenrer the pilot-valve plunger. oil leaks by thJ needle valve, and
dissipatest-hispressuredifference. As the enginereturns to steady-statespeed,
the centrifugal fiorceof the flyweights is again balancedwith the downward.force
of the speederspring.
Positivespeeddroop, as describedabove,will causean increasein relativespeed

setting with a decreasein load.
Woodward Governor Gompany 21

Principlesof Operation
Manuat370íZ

Manual370í7
Troubleshootinqand Maintenance
Chapter4
Troubleshootin Maintenance
Introduction
This chaptercovers various stepsfor maintenanceof
the psG governor. The
portion on troubleshootingprovides information
if trouble o.io.r. General
troubleshootingadvice and instructions for setting the
needrevalve and droop
are provided in advanceof the troubleshooringchárt.
If the-minor adjustmentsdo not help, removar of the governor

from the engine
for either a complete overhaul or return to an authórized
repair facility for
r-enair and testing may be required. Adequate irstructions
are provided for
disassembly,reassembly,and testing of yóur governor.
However, the test
specificationsfor the particular governor must b; requested
from woodward.
GeneralTroubleshooting
Governor faults are usually revealedin engine speedvariation,
buÍ it doesnot
necessarilyfollow that such speedvariations indicate governór
faults. poor
governing may be due to faulty operation of trre
Àgine or of auxiriary
equipment.
Dirty EngineOil
The PSG governor is-.normalrysuppried with engine oil.
A failed or dirty
filter- in the supply rine or unusuar oil contamination can
cause governor
problems. If the governor has been contaminatedwith
dirty engineoii, it may
be removedfrom the engineand flushed with a petroleum
sotveït. The use of
non-petroleum-base solventsis not recommendedas it may damageoil sealsor
gaskets. Fuel oil or keroseneare the best solvents
for cláning tïe irnide of a
PSG governor.
CAUTION
Alwaysdrain the governorof solventsbeforeretumingit to the
engineto avoidthepossiblecontamination
of theengineól suppty.
oil contamination,
oil viscosity,and oil supply are major causesof pSG
governorproblems.

23
ANY CIIANGE IN TIIE VISCOSITY OF TIIE OIL SUPPLIED
TO TTIE
PSG GOVERNOR WILL REQUIRE A CIIANGE IN
TIIE I{EEDLE
VALVE SETTING OF TIIE GOVERNOR.
Linkage
The secondmost co'omon causeof govemor reratedprobrems
is causedby the
linkage from the governor to the engine. Always ."..rury
i^p.", this linkage
for wear or other changeswhen governorprobrems-" ,u.i""t.à.
tr "o externar
reÍurn spring is used,investigatethis installationfor changesor poor
installation.
GovernorDrive
Excessivebacklashor a tight meshingof the gearsdriving the governor
ruy
causespeedvariationsor erraticcontrolby thegovemor.
Check List
Before determining that a governor is the cause of speed
variations or
aberrations,conductthe following checla of engine/gou"rnó.operation:
1. check the load to be sure that the speed changesobservedare not

the
result of load changesbeyond the capacity of thá engine.
2- check engineoperationto be sure that all cylinders are firing properly

and
that the injectorsare in good operatingcondition.
3- check the linkage betweenthe governor and the engine to make certain
there is no binding or lost motion.
4. Checkfor fuel pressurechanges.
5. check the speed-settingmechanismfor proper operation. pneumatic-

supply problemscan effect the pneumaticheid. Eiratic motor operation
or slippagein the clutch betweenthe motor and the governor can affect
motor speedsetting.
6. Checkthe enginedrive to the governor.
7. Check the oil supply to the governor.
24 Woodward Governor Gompany

Glossary of Terms
HUNT - A rhythmie variarion of speedwhich can be eliminated
by blocking
governor output manually but which will recur when returned
to govemor
control.
SURGE - A rhythmic variation of speed,always of large magnitude,

which
can be eliminated by blocking governor action manuaily and ihi.n
*ill not
recur when rerurned to governor control unless speed adjustrnent is
changed
or the load changes.
JIGGLE - A high frequency vibration of the governor fuer rod

end (or
terminal shaft) and fuel iinkage. Do not confi.rsethis with normal controlling
action of the governor.
Jiggle can be extremely-damagingto linkage and to the governor, even

though
it-may_notadverselyeffect governor speedcontrol. oo Nor mn a governor
which has visible jiggle.

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Adjust needlevalve as described
in Chapter 2.
Dirty or foaming oil. Remove and drain governor and
Loading or power piston flush with fuel oil or kerosene.
sticking. Check oil supply systemfor air
entrapmentor proper type of
oil. Clean or replace filter.
Changeoil. Disassemble
governor, if necessary,and
clean.
Improperrelationship Governor shaft travel to power
betweengovernor output should be about linear.
outputshafttravel and Readjustor rework linkage to
enginepoweroutput. obtain a linear relationship
betweenenginehorsepowerand
output-shaftposition.
Excessivebacklashor Repair linkage.
binding in linkage.
Excessivebacklashor Repairfuel control.
binding in fuel control.
Insufficient utilization of Readjustor reworklinkageto
governor ouput shaft we more governorouput shaft
travel. travel.
set correctpercentage
of
positivedroop.
Governor caseflooded Clean drain passagesand
with oil. Casedrain rework the drive to the
line or drain through governor to provide unrestricted
pilot-valve bushing drain. No back pressureis
pluggedor restricted. tolerated. AIso, the drain
passagesin the casecavity must
be free of back pressure.
Buffer spring(s)fatigued Replacespring(s). Insrall
or broken. Springstoo heaviersprings(contact

Engine Governor parts ivorn Repair governor by replacing
huntsor (excessiveinternal worn parts.
surges leakageor not correctly
(cont) adjusted). Check flyweight pins and
bearings for wear.
Check flyweight roes for wear
or flat spots.
Check flyweight thrust bearing

and centering bearing.
knproper relationship Governor shaft travel to power
betweengovernor output should be about linear.
output shaft travel and Readjustor rework linkage to
enginepower output. obtain a linear relationship
between engine horsepower and
output shaft position.
Powerpistonstickingin
cylinder.
Jiggleat Roughenginedrive.
govemor
ouput shaft Check gear train for eccentricity
or excessivebacklash.
Check for cyclic load variation.

Failureof springdriven Removeflyweighrhead
flyweighthead,if used. assembly andeheckoperation
or torsionspring. Disassemble
andcleanparts. Replace
torsionspringsif fatiguedor
broken. Checkfor accumulated
dirt.
Governornot mounted Loosengovernoron padand
squarelyon drivepad. realign. Tightenattachingbolts
or nutsevenlyro propertorque
value.

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Fuel Low governor oil Check governor oil supply
control pressure. systemfor restriction or
doesnoí foaming oil. Eliminate
open restriction. Clean or replace
sufficiently filter. Check for proper oil
or quickly viscosity. Changeoil.
during
starting Check governor oil pressure
relief valve for sticking plunger,
fatigued or broken spring. Free
plunger. Replaceworn or
damagedparts.
klspect pump check valves for

operation. Clean or replace
Ieaking checkvalves.
Check governor pump gears and

gear pocketsfor excessivewear.
Replace\ryornparts.
Engine is Compensationneedle Adjust needlevalve as described
slow to valve closedtoo far. in Chapter2.
return to
speed
following a
changein
load or is Compensationbuffer Removegovernor and clean it
slow in piston sticking. thoroughly. Reinstall governor
responding
and clean or replacefilter in oil
to a change
supply system.
in speed
setting Governor caseflooded Cleandrainline or drain
with oil. Casedrain passages
in pilot-valvebushing.
line or drain through Reworkthe drive to the
pilot-valve bushing governorto provideunrestricted
drain.

M a n u a l3 7 0 1 7
Engineis Low governoroil Check governor oil supply

slowto presslue. systemfor restriction or
returnto foaming oil. Eliminate
speed restriction. Clean or replace
followinga filter. Check for propei oil
changein viscosity. Changeoil.
loador is
slowin Check governor oil pressure
responding relief valve for sticking plunger,
to a change fatigued or broken spring. Free
in speed plunger. Replacetryornor
setting damagedparts.
Inspectpump check valves for
Ieaking check valves.
Checkgovemorpumpgearsand
gearpocketsfor excessive
wear.
Replaceworn parts.
Install correct buffer spring
(consult Woodward).
Fuelsupplyrestricted, Cleanfuel filters andfuel
or enginemay be supplylines. Reducethe load.
overloaded.
Governor Pneumaticspeed-setting
goesto and pressuretrappedin air
remains at chamberdue to clogged
full travel orifice or air inlet, or
regardless speedsetting too high.
of speed
setting or
29
No output Powerpistonsticking Remove and drain govemor and
from because
of dirty oil. flush with fuel oil or kerosene.
governor Clean and replacefilter in oil
supply system. Changeoil.
Disassemblegovernor, if
necessary,and clean.
No governor oil
pressure.
Check governor oil supply
systemfor restriction or
foaming oil. Eliminate
restriction. Clean or replace
filter. Check for proper oil
viscosity. Changeoil.
Check govemor oii-pressure

relief valve for sticking plunger,
fatigued or broken spring. Free
plunger, replacelvorn or
damagedparts.
Inspect pump check valves for

operation. Clean or reDlace
leaking check valves.

gear pockets for excessiveweÍu.
Replaceworn parts.
Engine cranking speedtoo low.
Repair drive to the governor.

Manual37017
No Dirty oil. Loadingor Removeand drain governorand

response to powerpistonor linkage flush with fuel oil or kerosene.
changesin sticking. Cleanor replacefilter in oil
controlair supplysystem. Changeoil.
pressure Disassemble andcleanspeed-
setting setting mechanism,if necessary.
@neumatic
speed Replacediaphragm.
setting)
Control air pressure Clean relief valve. Repair or

relief valve sticking in replacerelief valve.
openposition. Spring
fatigued or broken.
Excessive Controlair pressure Readjustor replacerelief valve.
overspeed relief valvesettoo high.
with
inadvertent
controlair
over- Orifice in control air
pressure pressure inlet too large
(pneumatic
or missing.
speed
sening)
Minimum Governor speedsettings Adjust governor speedsettings
or not properly adjusted. as describedin Test section.
maximum
control air
pressures
do not
resultin the
desiredidle
or rated
speeds
(pneumatic
speed

31
Manuat37012
Enginewill Fuel control doesnot Checkandadjustlinkage.

not carry fully open. Checkfor bindingin fuel
full rated control.
load
Low govemoroil Check governor oil-supply
pressure. systemfor restriction or
foaming oil. Eliminate
restriction. Clean or replace
filter. Check for proper oil
viscosity. Changeoil.
Checkgovernoroil-pressure
relief valvefor stickingplunger,
fatiguedor brokenspring. Free
plunger.Replaceworn or
damaged paru.
Inspect pump check valves for
leaking checkvalves.
gear pocketsfor excessivewear.
Replaceworn parts.
Engine cranking speedtoo low.
Fuel racks do not open Checkfuel pumpstopsand
far enough. adjustas necessary.Check
governorfuel-rackrelationship.
Checklinkagebetween
governorandfuel pumpsand
adjustif necessary.
Oil in-governormay be too
light, changeto next heavier
grade.
Gaspressure
too low. Adjust pressureregulatorin gas
supplyline.
Slippingclurch(if used) Seeclutch instruction manual.
betweenengineand
drivenload.
Voltageregulator(if Readjustor repairvoltage
used)not functioning regulator.

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SpeedDroop Adjustment
Figure 4-1 shows the intemal droop governor with the top
cover removed to
exposethe speed-droog and adjustrnents. The speeddroop bracket
lgchani,sm
is clampedto the terminal lever by the socicet_headscrew.
The speed-droopbraeket, when roosened,is adjustable radially

to the terminal
shaft. when the bracket is moved, a pin on the bracket is moved
radially from
the terminal shaft's centerlineto a radius of l/2 inch. This pin
controls the
position of the speed-drooplever (floating, position feedbacÉ
lever). when
the pin is set at the centerlineof the terminallhaft, the governor
is set at zero
droop. As the pin is moved away from the shaft's ceiterline, terminar-shaft
rotation moves the pin and, therefore,the end of the speed-droop
lever which
pivots on the speed-drooppin. The resultant speed ietting is
ï function of
terminal-shaftposition with speedsetting decreasingas fuel àow increases.
since there is no calibration-for the droop adjustment,the zero-droopposition

may be set only by trial and error on the engine, or by use of a dial
indicator
over the speed-drooplever during manual rotation of tíe terminal shaft.
zero
droop will show no movementof the speeddroop (feedback)lever
when the
output shaft is rotatedfrom minimum to maximum position. If speeddroop
is
required, it must be set by operation on the engine, readjusting the
slide to
obtain the desiredspeeddroop betweenfull load and no loaá.
NOTE
The governor shouldnot be operatedwith the cover removed. The

low-speedstop is locatedin the cover, and on most units the cover
retainsthe return spring. The governor will not provide dependable
engine-speedcontrol with the cover removed. Governàrs with
internal droop adjustmentmust have the amount of droop set with
the cover removedand the enginestopped.
SettingExternalDroop
some PSG govemors are equippedwith externally adjustabledroop. These
governors employ a lever inside the governor that moves a feedback pin
through a slot in the terminal lever. Droop on these governors can be
changedwhile the engineis running.
34 WoodwardGovernorGompany
NegativeDroop
care must be taken while setting droop, either the
intemar or externar
settings, that the moveable droop furcrum pin not
be moved beyond the
centerlineof the governor terminal shaft. This condition
will causeunstable
governor operation. lvhen setting zero droop,
it is better to eÍror in the
direction of slight positive droop. If using a dial indicator
while setting
droop, the feedbacklever must not increasethe tr*io' on
the-speederspring
while the terminal shaft is rotated toward maximum.
NeedleValve Adjustment
The needlevalve adjuststhe responserate of the governor. properry
set, the
responserate will cause the governor to take a new
fuel position with a
rninimum of overshoot and a minimum of settling time after
a loao change.
Adjust the needle valve when the engine is at operating temperature
and the
oil in the governor is at its normal operating rcmperan,,e and Iikewise
at the
normal viscosity. Adjust with the needlevalve as far open as possible
while
still providing stable responseto load changes. To test the ,.tting,
manually
disrurb the linkage and observe the return io stable operation.
Two or three
fuel movements immediately aft9r the speed deviation caused
by rhe linkage
disturbanceis usually the desired.esponsl setting.
Having the needle valve too far closed will make the governor
sluggish and
Iikewise will make the engine slow to respond to loaá changes.
-stableThis can
appear as engine power problems. Engine speed will not be
with the
needle valve too far open.
CAUTION
Do not back the needlevalve clear out of the threadsas hot oil will
squirt from the hole, potentially buming the operator.
The govemor will not operatecorrectly with the needlevaive closed

tightly. In
general, the needlevalve must be out l/g turn or more for
correct governor
operation.
Having the needle valve closed more than necessarywill prevent the
most
efficient and responsiveperformance of the engine. Iriost engrnesoperate
with
the needlevalve open one fu[ turn or mo.". bovernors are-strippeofrom
the
factory with the needlevalve open 1 and 114turns.
when properly set, the governorwill be slow in responseto load changeswhile

the engineis cold, becausethe oil in the góvemor will be thicker, and slower
to
move through the needle valve opening, Always adjust the needle valve
when
the engine is at operating temperature.

35
once set,theneedlevarvewil not haveto be adjustedunress
thereis a change
in engineoil viscosity, tom the governor to the
finkage engine, or engine
performance.Response ghangesthatrequiraachangein theneáe-varve setting
areprobablycausedby changesinthe engineor in the linkage
from thegovernor
to the engine. Alwaysinspgcttherinkagi for wearor looseness
beforeieciding
that a needle-valve
changeis required.
Linearityand OutputShaft Rotation

unstable
-engine operation can be caused by faurty linkage arrangement
between the governor and the fuel control. Tire terminal
shJft should travel
24 degreesbetween no load and full load. Travel of less
than 1g degrees
should be corrected rather than running the governor with the
needre valve
more fully closedthan necessary.
For maximum stability governor output must be nearly linear

with engine
power gain. (A percent of the total governor travel
wiu produce the sarne
percentagechangein the
-power output of the engine.) Adjusting the linkage
to increase the amount of governor travel berween no load and
firll load will
normally permit increasing the opening of the needle valve
and likewise
improving the responsivenessof the governor and engine to load changes.
Jiggle
The PSG is an extremelyfast governorand win normalry exhibit
ên acrive
terminalshaft. This terminalshaftactivity,or "jiggle", isïot connected
with
theresponseratescontrolledby theneedlevalve.
Excessivejiggle can damagelinkage, engine parts, fuel valves,

or the
governor.
Jiggleis ofterrthe governor'sresponse to drive torsionatstransmittedfrom the

governordrive to the governorballhead. Thesedrive torsionals
shouldbe
reduced,if possible. sometorsionalsare causedby the misalignment
of the
governor on the governor pad and can be corrected by realigning the
installation. In extremecasesit may be necessary to rebuild the-govirnor
drive. Oildampedandspring-driven ballheads are àvailableto f,rkerouÍ some
types of drive torsionals. worn or demegedgovernor parts can also
contributeto a jiggle problem. Nicls on the pilot-valve-plungircontrolland
areoccasionally the cause.Minor jiggle, which doesnot causóunduewearto
linkage,fuel valves,or engineparu, will not damagethe governorand in
most casescan be ignored. Jiggle which will causedarnasemust be
controlled.
Manual370{7
Removinga pSG Governorfrom the Engine

For major repairs, or a compretegovernor change,remove tl,e
govemor from
the engineas follows:
1. Disconnectthe fuel linkage from the governor terminal shaft.

Mark the
position of the lever on terminal shaft before removing the
rever.
2. Disconnectthe speed-adjusting linkage from the governor speed_control
lever. Mark the position of the lever on the speed--adjusting
shaft before
removing the lever. For erectric or pneumàtic spèea+eÍing
options,
disconnectthe electrical connectionoi the po.*n"ti" tubing fróm
the
governor.
3. Disconnectthe oil inlet connections.
4. Removethe four rpg holding the governor assembryto the governor

^nutl
drive housing and lift the governor off the studs and away from
the
engine. (some installations use bolts to attach the governor to
the
govemor drive housing.) Removethe gasketbetweentÉe governor
and
governor housing.
NOTE
use care in handling and setting down the governor" Avoid striking the
end of the drive shaft a sharp blow as this could damagethe govemor oil
pump driving gear.
Tools for Disassemblyand Assembly

The tools shown in Figure 4-2 md listed in the following table are available
from woodward Governor company to facilitate the asseábly or disassembly
of the governor.
Figure4-2. Assembly
Tools
37
TOOL DESCRIPTION NO. APPLICATION
No. 1 WaldesTruarc Pliers remove and install snap ring
No. 2 WaldesTruarc Pliers remove and instali snap ring
Welch PIug AssemblyTool 8995-077 install seal cup
BendingTool 8995-078 for spring pin on floating lever
Pilot Valve Plunger 370r09 centerpilot valve plunger
Wrench
SealInstallationTool 8995-079 place seal on terminal shaft

SealInstallation Tool 8995480 seat seal in housing
Idler Stud Installer 899s-081 seatidler srud
Check Valve Assemblv 8995-082 install check valves in case
Tool
Check Valve Assembly 8995-082 install check valves in base

Tool
17164Drill, No. 5 None remove basecheck valves
Extractor
I/4 Drill, No. 4 Extracror None remove casecheck valves
Hard ArkansasStone polishnicksandburrs
Seating Tool 8995-084 seat retaining ring
Droop Alignment Tool 8995-085 set zerodroop (isochronous
operation)
GovernorDisassembly
Refer to Figure 5-l (exploded view) and the following steps for governor
disassemblyand assembly. some pSGs have slight$ different arrangemenrs.
These instructions apply to most PSGs. The exploded view is helpful when
assemblingor disassemblinga governor. Before removing speed-adjusting
screws,needlevalve, and droop bracket, record their positions for future use
in assembly.
NOTE
Do not disassemble the governorany morethannecessary

for the
particularrepairsor servicerequired.

1- cramp governor lightry in vice, using soft jaws berow case-to_base
joint.
2. Removethe cover and sub cap (if used). Many psG govemors
use an
internal return-spring system. In these r.r"s th. retum
spring can add
corplication to the remova!of -u'recovcr or sub cap.
If an internal vertical return spring is used,removethe two middle

screws
and insert No. 15 (0.180) aritt ttants in ihe holes. Then hold
rhe cover
in place while removingthe other three cover scre\rys.Release
the sprint
slowly.
Use a similar systemduring assembly.
WARNING
Springscan causepersonalinjury and evendeathif

incorectly released. Use extreme caution and
follow the instructions when removing a cover from
a PSG govemor with a vertical retunr spring.
7. Mark the position of the speeddroop bracket if it is to be removed

or
loosenedfrom the terminal lever, to permit assernblywith the bracket
in
aboutthe sameposition.
onunits with externallyadjustabledroop removethe droop-link assembly.
Figure4-3. Align Coverwith Drill Blanls

39
4. unbend and removethe spring-wirepin that hàlds the fork of the speeder_
spring assemblyto the floating lever. Removethe floating lever. (Discard
the used spring pin, do not attempt to re-bend it whe; the governor is
assembled.)
5. Remove the two socket-headscrews that hold the terminat shafts to the
terminal lever. Remove the terminal shafu from the terminal lever and
removethe terminal lever from the assembly.
6. If necessaryremovethe terminal-shaftbearingsand oil sealsfrom the body

of the case. (The bearingsare pressedinto the case.) (It is best to replace
the sealsany time the terminal shafts are removed.)
7. (Removalof the speed-adjusting shaft and speedadjustinglever and droop

adjustingshaftand lever is not normally required.) If necessary,drive oui
the roll pin that attachesthe speed-adjustinglever ro the speed adjusting
shaft. Removethe speedadjusting shaft from the case. An o-ring is us.á
to seal the shaft againstoil leakage. Be preparedto replacethe o.ring if
the shaft is removed. units with externally adjustabledroop will have
split speed-adjusting shafts. A roll pin attachesthe droop adjustinglever
to the droop shaft in externally-adjustabledroop governors. Removethis
pin before removing the droop adjustingshaft.
8. Removethe power-piston-stopscrew (Figure 4-16, #3).
9. Lift out the power-pisronassembly(seeFigures 4-15 & 4-16).
10. using snap-ring pliers, remove the snap ring from the power-piston
assemblyand removethe spring seat,the lower spring, buffer piston, and
the upper spring. The upper and lower springsare interchangeàblewithin
the governorbut are not necessarilyinterchangeablebetweengovernors.
11. wedge the pilot-valve wrench (woodward part number 370109)between

the coils of the speeder-spring
assemblyand spring sear. Hold the spring
fork and bend spring towards the open end of the bottom coil. At the
same time, tum the spring to disengagethê coil from the seat lip (see
Figure 4-5). Removethe spring fork and spring from the case.
L2. Hold the spring seat with the short end of tool 370109 and use a 5116,,
socketwrench to removethe pilot-valve-plungerlock nut.
13. Placea small screwdriverin the slot in the top of the pilorvalve plunger
and screw the plunger down and out of the spring seat.
14. Lift out the spring-seatand thnrst-bearing assembly. The thrust bearing
consistsof an upper and lower raceand a bearingassembly. The racesare
interchangeableand reversible. There is not an "up' or 'down" to the
bearing assembly.

@
tr ËE=Ë
t70-r'?
Figure 4-4. Removal of Terminal Levers Figure4-5. Removalof Speeder

Spring
Figure4-6. Pilot ValveDisassembly Figure 4-7. Removalof Ballhead
D!UrcEI
ilt
Figure4-8. BaseSeparated
from theCase Figure4-9. Pilot ValveAssembly
WoodwardGovernorCompany 41
15' Removethe snapring with snap-ringpliers and lift out the
ballheadparts.
NOTE
Be careful when separatingthe basefrom the caseas loose parts

can
be dropped and damaged. Be prepared to replace the oil
seal
between the baseand casebefore separatingthe iwo units.
1 6 . Removethe three screws from the baseand carefuily tap and pry
the base
until the dowel pins holding the baseto the caseare free. separate
tte
baseand case.
1 7 . Remove the pilot-valve bushing from the caseand the idler gear from
the
base.
1 8 . Remove the internal snap ring from the upper end of the pilot-valve
bushing.
1 9 . separatethe compensatingbushingand pilot-valve plunger from

the pilot-
valve bushing.
CAUTION
Do not damageany edgeson the pilot_valveplunger.

Store the plunger carefully to avoid any "ont"ct *ittr
other parts which could nick the sensitive control
lands.
20. Removethe relief-valve assemblyfrom the supply port on the governor

case. Note the order of removalof the relief-ualvepartsas asse*bly most
place the parts in the relief-valve bore in the correct order qseeFigure
4-2s).
21. Remove the needlevalve and the neèdle-valveplug. The needlevalve
should be replaced to provide the most convenient accesswhen
the
governor is on the engine.
NOTE
If plugs are used in the base and case record the

locationsbefore removal to be sure they are replaced
in the samepositions (seeFigure 4_10). The location
of the plugs determinesthe direction of rotation of the
governor. If check valves are used, the governor can
operate in both clockwise and counterclockwise
rotation. The check valves are pressed into the base
and caseand will be destroyedif removed.
22. Removethe plugs from the baseand caseif used.
Parts Check and Gleaning
GleanÍng
All metal pars of the governor may be cleaned in normal cleaning lines.
Take particular care that the pilot-valve plunger, the pilot-valyg 6ushing, and
the thrust bearing and bearing plates are not damagea during the cleaning
operation.
m" washedparrs with a soft, lint-free cloth or blow dry with shop air.
?ry
Take particular care that all oil passagesin the governor caseàre clear.
Parts Check
1. Checkall partsfor weal, corrosion,cracks,nicks,andburrs.
2. Checkthreadsfor strippingor cross-threading.
3. Checkfor mismatching
of serrationsor othertoothdamage.
4. check idler gearandstudfor wearin matingparts. paÍicularly check

idler stud for wear. (New specificationscalr for the stud diarnetàrto be
0.3035to 0.3038. The insidediameterof the idler gearspecifies0.3045
to 0.3050). Checkpumpgearteethfor wear.
5. checkthegearpocketsfor excessive
wear. Factorytolerancecallsfor the
gearpockets
to be 0.263"to 0.2635"deep.

6. check power-cylinder bore and pilot-valve-birshingbores for roundness
and wear. Replacet}te caseif wear is excessive.
7. carefully inspectthe power piston for wear. krspectthe buffer piston and
the buffer-piston.bcrern the power cylinder for wear. The buffer piston
must slide freely in the power cylinder. check that the grooyesaroundthe
buffer piston are clean. Grit and dirt in the system .ay free"" the buffer
piston"
8. check that the pilot-valve plunger has squareedgeson the control lands.
Any nicks or burrs on the control lands will prevent optimum governor
operation.
9- that the pilot-valve plungermovesfreely in the pilot-valve bushing.

!h9ct
Take partícular care not to damage the control lantds on the plungár
whíle checking for free motían.
10. check the thrust-bearingracesfor wear. The races are reversible and
interchangeable.Replacethe bearingif it is necessaryto replacethe races.
11. check toesof flyweightsfor flat spots. Replaceflyweights if the flat spots
exceed0.89 mm (0.035"). Smaller flat spotsmay be stonedout with a
hard Arkansas stone.
12. Check all pivoÈpin holes and pivot pins for wear.
Parts Repairand Replacement

1. Chaseany damagedthreads.
2. Polish corrodedareaswith a hard Arkansassrone.

a
J . Removeflat spotsfrom the flyweight toeswith the hard stone. If possible,
replacethe flyweights with ne\il ones.
4. Replaceall o-rings.
f,. Replacethe sealson the temrinal shaft and speed-settingshaft(s).
6. Replaceany welsh plugs removedduring disassembly(not used on all

governors).
7. If checkvalves were removed,they must be replaced.
8. The spring-wire pin that connectsthe floating lever to the speedadjusting

lever must be replaced.

Manual370í7
Troubleshootinoand Maintenance
Assembly
Perform assemblyin a dust-free environment. Refer
to the exprodedview in
chapter 5 which most crosery represents your govemor
before starting
assembly.
Lubricate all o-rings with petroleumjelly before installation. protect

the new
o-rings from damagewith installation tóols whenever possible.
o-rings are
easily damagedwhen installedover serrationsor threads.
BasicAssembly
1. Replace all plugsremovedfrom thegovernorcaseandbase. use newo.
rings aroundail plugs. use Loctite 242 searantor equivalentto sear
the
plugs. Put sealanton plug threads,not in the hole.
NOTE
Leaveout the r/8" pipeprugin rinewith thepilot-valvebushingon

the governorbaseuntil after the pilot varviprungeris assembred
andadjusred.
2. Seatnew check valves in base and case. use tool g995-0g3for

seating
valvesin baseand tool 8995-og2for seatingvalves in case. The
rools sear
the valves to the correct depth.
CAUTION
Thecheckvalvescanbe easilydamaged if the correct

tool is not usedfor installation.
If plugswereused,install new o-ringson the plugs andinstall exactryas

removed. Governorrotationis not reversiblewhen plugs are used.
Rotationaldirectionis determinedby viewing the drive p"a ào theengine
andobserving thedirectionof rotationof thedrive.oupiiog. Figure4-10
showsplugswith o-ringsinstalledfor clockwiserotation.
J. Placeidler stud(if previouslyremoved)in positionandpressinto base

withtool5995-081.
À
.+. Assemble thepilot-valveplungerpartsasshownin Figures4-ll and.4-12.
use waldes Truarc pliers to fit retaining ring intó top of pilot-valve
plunger.seattheretainingring intotheinsidegroovewittrtoot ggg5-04g.
SeeFigure4-13.
45
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Ei+r;{l
370-160
Figure4-10. PlugsInstalled Figure4-11. Pilot ValveBushingAssembly

for Counterclockwise Rotation
(installplugsin left-handholesfor clockwiserotation)
COMPET,ISAÍINGBUSHING (32,
(PORÍ HOLÊS ARE OOWN)
8995-084
PILOÍ VALVE PLUNGTRÍ3I}
(sriowN rN PLACEt
BALLHEAD
RETAINING
R I N GG R O O V E
Figure4-12. Assemblyof Figure 4-13. Seatingthe RetainingRing

CompensatingBushing
3700G4{3
Figure4-14. Baseto CaseAssembly Figure4-15. Assemblyof Buffer System

Manual37017 Troubleshootino and Maintenancê
Figure4-16. Installationof Power Figure 4-17. krstallation of Ballhead

PistonandPistonStopScrew
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ultlttil.l'
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PtLOÏ VALVE PILOT VALVE
PLUNGEÊ DOU/N PLUIIGERUP
82500.A-9,1
Figure4-18. ThrustBearing Figure4-19. CenteringthePilot ValvePlunger

andSpeederSpringParts
Woodward Governor Company 47

5. Assemblebasero casewith parts as shown in Figure 4-14. hsert pilot
valve bushing in the caseand idler gear in the base. place oil seal iing,
flat side down, in groove provided in the base. secure baseto casewith
three screws.
check that the pilot-valve bushing rotatesfreely. It may be necessaryrc

Ioosenthe base, free the gears and then tighten the base again.
NOTE
Damagedalignmentpins must be replaced.
Assemblebuffer systemparts into the power piston. Note the position of

the holes in the buffer piston. They must be in this position for proper
operation. The buffer springs are interchangeabletop to botrom, but not
necessarily interchangeablebetween governors. Different governor
applicationsrequirebuffer springswith different scales. use Truarc pliers
to install the retaining ring.
7. Place the piston into the case. Install the piston stop screw, if used.
(Piston stop screws are not necessaryin governors with vertical return
springsin the cover.) If a piston stop screw is used, secureit to the case
with a thread seal and elasticstop nut.
8. Assemble flyweights to the ballhead with pins and secure by fitting the
ring around the ballheadassembly. The retaining ring has a reducedinner
diameter to prevent shifting during governor operation. Use care not to
overstressthe ring during installation.
9. Assemblelower race,thrust bearing,upperrace, spring seat,nut and

speederspring. The upper and lower races Íre interchangeable and
reversible.Bothsidesof thelowerracemustbe'good-. only the side
towardthebearingmustbe 'good" on theupperrace.
10. use a screwdriverandguidethe springseatandnut onto the pilot-valve

plunger. Hold the spring seat and nut, and turn the plunger
counterclockwise,
threadingseatandnut on until thenut isjust belowthe
top of theplunger.
11. Releasethe nut and continuethreadingthe spring seat down until it

bottoms.
Centeringthe Pilot Valve

1. Turn the pilot valve bushinguntil the port is visible through the base.

Push on the flyweight toes to lower the pilot-valve prunger as far as
possible. check distanceA (Figure 4-19). pivot flyweightJ our as far as
possibleand check disranceB. DistanceA must equaláistanceB when
flyweights have been moved from the extreme inward to the extreme
outward position.
J. If the control land is too high, use pilot-valve wrench 370log to hold the
spring seatstationaryand turn the plunger clockwiseto lower it. should
the control land be too low, turn the plunger counterclockwisewhile
holding the spring seatstationary.
4. when the pilorvalve plunger is centered(the sameamountof openingin

the port when the flyweights are full out as there is when ne nyweights
are clear in), tighten the nur by torquing it to 7.9 N-m (70 lb-in) white
holding the spring seat stationary
5. check the settingagainand, if correct, seal the inspectionport by

installingtheplug with Loctite228.
6. springontothe springseat. placetool 370109under

krstallthe speeder
the spring seatand force the spring seatupwardsand at the sametime
placethespeeder springon top of thespringseat. Hold thespringsearin
placeandpushthespringdownandturn erockwise to secureio tháspring
seat. ïvhen properlyassembled, the pilot valve can be rifted by trré
speeder spring.
Droop Assembly
1. Internal Droop:
a. Assemblethe droop bracket to rhe terminal lever. Do not tighten

the screw.
b. Align the droop brack., ,o ,"ro droop, using tool g995-0g5 as

shown, aligning the pin in the droop bracket with rhe end of the
tool. Tighten the screw. If droop is required for governor
operation,it must be set after the governor is completelyassembled,
preferablyon a test stand.
c. The droop bracket pin may be installed to the right of the centerline
ifdroop is desiredin the governor(the farther right of centerlinethe
more droop the governorwill provide). The droop pin must not be
set to the left of centerline.
2. ExternalDroop:
a. Assemblethe speed-adjustÍnent
and droop-adjustrnentshaftsinto the
governor. (The droop-adjustmentshaft has a smaller roll-pin hole
than the speed-adjustment
shaft.)
b. Add the torsion spring (if used)to the speed-adjusÍnenrshaft, and

the speed-adjustmentlever. Notice that the 45degree notch on the
speed-adjustment lever must be up. use the appropriateroll pin to
attach the lever to the shaft. connect rhe toision spring io the
speed-adjustnnent lever, if necessary.
NOTE
The speed-adjustrnentshaft and the droop-adjustnent

shaft can be assembledfrom either side. Check to
make sure the assembly is correct for the final
governor installation.
Insert the droop-adjusting shaft through the bushing and attach the
droop-adjusting lever, relieved side toward the iase. with the
appropriateroll pin.
d.
Lttach the droop-link assembly to the droop-adjusting lever.
Normal assemblyis for the lever ro attachdirectiy tó the link with
the spacergoing on the side of the link away from the rever. The
speed-adjustinglever must be able to operate between the shafts of
the droop link assembly.
FinalAssembly
1. Assemblethe terrrinal lever and terminal shafts into the case.
2. Assemblethe floating lever to the speeda_djustinglever and the speeder

spring fork with the wire clip. The slot in the floating lever engagesthe
droop pin on internally adjusteddroop governors.
Externally adjusteddroop governors engagethe slot of the floating lever

with a pin through the droop link assembly. sliders go on both sidesof
me pil and upper slides then bolt to the terminal lèver to engagethe
movabledroop pin.
3. Bend wire pin forward with tool 8995-079.

Manual370í7 Troubleshootinqand Maintenance
OROOP
SRACKET
370-148
Figure 4-20. Using Tool to Set Zero Figure 4-21. AssembleExternal Droop
Figure 4-22. Speed.and Droop Adjusting Shafts Figure 4-23. Bending the Wire Clip
and Terminal Lever Assembled
a
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Figure4-24. InstallSealson All Shafts Figure4-25. Relief Valve and Cover Installation

Á Place tool 8995-079on either a speed-settingor droop-adjustmentshaft
and slide the seal onto the tool with the cup facing the governor. klsert
the sealwith tool 8995-080. seals must be installedover all shaftswhich
extend from the governor. shafts are the same size and seals are
interchangeable.
Some governors are built without some shafts extending from the
governor. welsh plugs must be installed over all these short shafts.
Install the Welsh plugs to the proper deprh wirh tool g995-077.
5. Assemblethe four-piecerelief valve, add the copper washer, and screw

into the case.
6. Install the needlevalve/o-ringandthe needle-valveplug/o-ring assemblies.

Tum the needlevalve clear in, then back out L and ll2 turns for an initial
test position.
7. Assemblethe low-speedstop screw and lock nut in the cover.
Position the gasketon top of the caseand securethe cover to the casewith five
screws. Use two drill blanksto aid in the assemblyof an internal vertieal return
spring.
Testing
It is importantto test the governor,either on a test standor on the engineit
operarcs on.
woodwardmakesa test stand(8909-053)which makesthe testingof psG and

many other govemorssafeand efficient. Various adaptersare also available
to permitteststandoperationof a testPSGgovernor.
Specialtestequipment,while recommended, is not necessary

for the testingof
a governor. If accuratetestsare to be run on governors,contactlvoodward
Governor company and obtain a copy of the test specification for each
particulargovernor.
If adequatetest facilities are not available,makeminor testsbefore and after

installationon theengine.
Beforeinstallation,checkthat thereis no negativedroop by attachinga dial

indicatorto the governorcaseso the indicatorrod rideson top of the floating
lever directly abovethe pilot valveplunger(centerof the springfork on the
speeder spring).
Rotate the terminal lever from minimum to maximum fuel position and
observethe dial to seewhetheror not thereis movementof the floatinglever.
No movementof the indicatoris zero droop. upward movementof the lever
is positivedroop.

check the final droop sening with the governor operating on the engine. only
zero droop (isochronousoperation)or positive droop is allowed. If the bracket
is set on a previously scribed line, droop should be very close to the correct
amount.
Reset low-speed and high-speedstop screws to pre-measuredsettings after

installationon the engine. Make sure all linkagesare correctly installed. Then
start the engine.
WARNING
TO PROÏECT AGAINST POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY,

LOSS OF LI[E, and/or PROPERTY DAMAGE WIIEN
STARTING the engine, turbine, or other type of prime mover,
BE PREPARED TO MAKE AN EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN
to protect against runaway or oyempeed should the mechanical-
hydraulic governor(s), or electric control(s), the actuator(s), fuel
control(s), the driving mechanism(s), the linkage(s), or the
control devices fail.
Assuming that everything is operating properly, turn the needle valve in as far
as it will go, tlen back it out until the enginehunts (about L and.l/2 turns). Let
the governor hunt for about a minute. This allows air to bleed out of the oil
passages.close the needlevalve to just enough to stop the hunt and provide
optimum performance.
check that the correct amount of droop is set and, if necessary, readjust the
droop bracket.
Test Equipment
'woodward
electric drive test stand (part numuer 8909-051) should be used to
test a reassembledPSG governor and to set the high-speedstop, the low-speed
stop, and droop before installation on an engine. (Many other test standswill
adequatelytest and calibrate the PSG governor.) The needle valve will still
have to be set for the individual responsecharacteristics of the engine.
Adapter kit 6995-637and multiplication drive assembly5337-509are required

for testing a PSG governor on a test stand.

Ghapter5
Re lacement Parts
PartsInformation
\riher, oróering nplacemeil parts, iaclnóe rhe lollowrng informatïon:
l. Govemor serial number and part number shown on the narneplate.
2. Manual number (this is Manual 37017\.
3. Part reference number and part name from parts list.
CAUTION
Injury may result if compressedspringsare releasedsuddenly. Use

the proper equipmentto removesprings and spring covers. Review
the disassembly information in the preceding chapter before
disassemblyto prevent damageto certain critical surfacesand to
provide necessaryposition marks for assembly.
Parts List for Figures 5-í and 5-2

Ref. PaÉDescription.. ...Quantity
370t7-L C a s e . .......1
370t7-2 Not used
37017-3 D r o o p S e f t i n g B u s h i n g .......1
370174 S p e e d S e t t i n g B u s h i n g .......1
37017-5 . 0 6 7 - 2H7e x S o c k e t P l u g ..... 3
370r7-6 Screw,10-32xl.062SpeedSetting Stop . ....2
37017-6A N u t l, G 3 2 H e x . .....3
37017-68 W a s h e r , N 1 0o . ......3
37017-6C T h r e a d s e a l . . .......3
37017-6D P o w e r P i s t o n S t o p S c r e w .....1
37017-7 S c r e w , N e e d l e V a l v e . .......1
37017-8 O-Ring,.L76ID . . . . . .2
37An-9 P l u g , . 2 5 A - 2 8 . . . ....1
37017-10 Not used
370r7-tI SnapRing,Internal,.584FreeDia. I
37017-12 Seat.BufferSpring I
37017-t3 Spring,Buffer 2
37017-14 Piston,PG Buffer I
370t7-15 PowerPiston 1
37017-16 Plug,ReliefValve 1
37An-n Washer,.703x.875 . I

Ref. PaÉDescription. ....euantity
370t7-18 S p r i n g , R e lVi eafl v e. ....... I
37017-19 S p r i n g , S l e e v e .......1
37017-20 R e l i eVf a l v e P l u n g e. .r. ..... 1
37}fi-21 R e l i eVf a l v e S l e e v e A s s e m b l y ....... 1
37017-22 Not used
37017-23 B a s e , P S G ...,1
37017-24 S o c . H d . P i p e P l u g , . l 2 5 l n c h .......2
37017-25 T a p e r P i n .....2
37017-26 R o t a t i o n a l P l u g ......2
370t7-27 O - R i n g , . 2 3 9 l D x . 0 7 0 [ n c h . .......2
37017-26AC h e c k V a l v e , o p t i o n a l .......4
370t7-28 I d l e r G e a r .....1
370t7-29 I d l e r G e a r S t u d ......1
370173A P i l o t V a l v e B u s h i n g ...1
37017-31 P i l o t V a l v e P l u n g e r ....I
37017-32 B u s h i n g , C o m p e n s .a. t. i n g ........ I
37017-33 I n t e r n a l R e t a i n i n g R i n g ......1
37017-34 B a l l h e a d ......1
370t7-35 F l y w e i g h t ....-z
37017-36 P i n . . . . . . . . . 2
37017-37 R e t a i n i n g S n a p R i n g ........1
37017-38 S p i r o l o x R i n g ....... 1
370t7-39 T h r u s t B e a r i n g A s s e m b l y ..... I
3701744 S p r i n g S e a t . . .......1
3701741 N u t , P i l o t V a l v e P l u n g e r .....1
3701742 S p e e d e r S p r i n g A s s e m b l y ..... I
3701743 Drive Screw,#2 x .LZ1lnch . . .. .. .. z
3701744 N a m e p l a t e ....1
370r745 Not used
3701746 S p r i n g , L . H . .......1
3701747 T e r m i n a l S h a f t B u s h i n g ......2
370r748 O i l S e a l ......2
3701749 Not used
37An-50 SpeedAdjust Shaft
37017-51 SpeedAdjustinglever . .. .. I
37017-52 Roll Pin I
37017-53 WelchPlug . 2
37017-54 SpringWire Pin I
3 7 0 1 7 - 5 5F l o a t i n g l e v e r A s s e m b l y .....I
37017-56 Not used
3 7 0 1 7 - 5 7T e r m i n a l s h a f t . ......2
3 7 0 L 7 - 5 8T e r m i n a l l e v e r ......1
3 7 0 1 7 - 5 9l l 4 " F l a t W a s h e r .....1
37017-60 Screw,10-32x.625 InchSocHd .....z
37017-6t DroopAdjustmentBracket ....1
3 7 0 1 7 - 6 2S c r e w1,0 - 3 2 .......1
370L7-63 Not used
3 7 0 1 7 - { /C
. overGasket .......1
3 7 0 1 7 - 6 5C o v e r . ... . .. 1
370L7-66 Not used

Ref. PartDescription. ....euantity
370t747 Not used
37017-68 Cover Screw
37017-69 Not used
37017-70 Not used
370t7-71 Not used
37017-72 Not used
37017-73 Not used
370t7-74 P r e f o r m e d P a c k i n g R i n g . .....1
37017-75 Not used
370r7-76 Screw . . . . . . .i

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Introduction
This chapter includes information about auxiliary equipment that your
governor may have. Using this section in conjunction with the other chapters
in this manualprovides instruction and paÍs for most psG governors.
Auxiliary equipmentsupportedby information in this chaDterincludes:
o Spring-driven,oildampedballhead
. Torsion spring
r Pneurnaticspeedsetting
. Electric motor speedsetting
. Externally adjustabledroop
. Temperaturecompensatedneedle valve
. Fuel rod
o Internal retum spring (vertical or horizontal)
Springdriven, Oif-dampedBallhead
A spring-driven, oil-dampedballheadservesas a filter for torsional vibrations
that originate in the drive to the governor. It consistsof a ballheaddrive cup
(driving element)driven from the rotating bushing. The ballhead rests on à
thrust bearingcarried by the driver. A torsion spring connectsthe ballheadto
the rotating bushing.
Torsional vibrations cause relative motion berween the drive cup and the
ballhead. This movementis inhibited by the action of a volume oi oil being
forced through a relatively narrow leak path, which provides the damping
action.
The ballhead fills with oil through a combination of pressure feed and
centrifugal action. The fill time varies with dimensional tolerances, governor
pressure,and oil viscosity. The ballheaddrains down partially on shutdown.
since the oil-feed circuit functions whenever the governor is operating, there
is a continuousflow of oil through the ballheadassembly. If thè supply of oil
is not clean, contaminates will accumulate in the ballhead and the ballhead
will eventually assumethe characteristicsof a solid ballhead. If the governor
is subject to excessivedirt accumulation, consider using a separat€sump
system.
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Auxifiarv Equipment _ Manual 3TO1T
BallheadGheck
check for dirt accumulationby holding the governor drive shaft and turning the
ballhead against its internal stop. Repeatin the opposite direction. Travel
should be smoothand about 22 degreesis eachdirection. Replacethe ballhead
if it does not return promptly to mid position when released.
Replacethe cover if it is damagedor dished. Damage is normally attributed to

rough handling.
check that the flyweights have no flat spots on the toes and that the flyweight
bearingsare not worn. Also checkpivot pins for wear or damage.
PaÉsList for Figure6-1

3 7 0 1 7 - 9 0B a l l h e a d C o v e r ......i
3 7 0 1 7 - 9 1B, a l l h e a d D r i v e C u p ....1
3 7 4 f i - 9 2B a l l B e a r i n g ........1
3 7 0 1 7 - 9 3T o r s i o n S p r i n g .......1
3 7 0 1 7 - 9 4F l y w e i g h t P i n . . .....2
3 7 4 1 7 - 9 5B a l l h e a d ......1
3 7 0 1 7 - 9 6F l y w e i g h t .....2
3 7 0 1 7 - 9 7N e e d l e B e a r i n g ......4
Figure 6-1. ExplodedView of Oil-dampedBallhead

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Torsion Spring
A torsionspringis providedon PSGsthat areequrppedwith an electricmoror
for speedsetting. The spring is also providedon governorsthat are not
equippedwith a speedadjustingshaft, and on govemorsthat are operated
below800rpm.
The spring forcesthe speed-adjustinglever to maintaincontactwith eitherthe

speed-adjustingscrewor the adjustingshafton the motor.
when usedwith externaldroop,the springmustmounton the speed-adjusting

sleeve,on the sideoppositethe droop-adjusting
shaft.
PneumaticSpeed Setting
Remote speed adjustment is provided through a pneumatic speed-setting
assemblyconsistingof a diaphragm, housing, oil reservoir, adjusting screws,
and pushrod, extending down through the cover to the floating lever. Air
signal pressureto the speed-settingassemblyis applied to an oil reservoir to
damp out oscillations of air compression. Oil pressure, acting on the
diaphragm, is transmitted by the pushrod to the governor floating lever,
increasingor decreasingthe speeder-springforce to produce a changein speed
setting.
Pneumaticspeedsetting is factory preset to specified minimum (idle) speedat

a minimum control air pressureof typically 21 kPa (3 psi), and to specified
rated speedat a maximum control air pressureof typically 103 kPa (15 psi).
Field adjusnnentis not normally recommended.
The schematic diagram of a PSG with horizontal return spring and pneumatic
speed setting illustrates the relationship of the speed setting head to the
govemor speedsetting system.
In an overhaul or repair situation, the main parts that may need replacement
are the bellofram seals, rolling diaphragm, springs, and all o-rings. Figures
6-2 and 6-3 show the pneumatic speedsetting equipment.
When assemblinga governor with pneumatichead, position the floating lever

with the edge with the 45-degree angle down ànd the hole on top. The
positioning of the floating lever is the opposite from other types of PSG
govemors.
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Figure6-2. schematicof Pneumatic

Parts LÍst for Figure 6-3
370r7-r0l A c c u m u l a t o r a s s e m b l y ....... I
370i7-102 # 4 D L p l u g . ........1
37017-103O - r i n g 0 . 5 0 0 O . D . ....2
370r7-tu A d j u s t m e n t s c r.e w .... I
37017-t05 B e l l o f r a m C o v e r A s s m . ......1
37017-106S c r e w1 ,0 - 3 2 x 0 . 7 5 A .......4
370r7-t07 Not used
37017-108O - r i n g , 0 . 2I .0D3. , 0 . 3 4 3 O . D . ......1
37017-r09 N u t 1 , 0-32 ....1
37017-nA Not used
37017-ttl P l a t e r e t a i n e r . . ....1
374L7-1,r2B e l l o f r a m s.e. a l ..... 1
370t7-rt3 B e l l o f r a m c u p a s s e m b l y . .....1
37017-rl4 N e e d l e t h r u s t b e a r i n g ....... 1
37Q17-tts W a s h e1 r. ,2 5 0 O . D . ........1
374fi-fi6 P n e u m a t i c s p e e d s e t t i n g s p r i n g ....... 1
37017-Lr7 S h u t d o w n p l u n g e r s p r i n g ..... 1
37017-trg r f f a s h e r , 0 . 6 2 5 o . D . ........1
370t7-119 S p r i n g s e a t . . ....... I
37017-120S p e e d A d j u s t m e n t B o d y ...... I
370t7-tzL Not used
37017-122N y l o n p l .u g ........ I
37017-123N y l o c S - 3 2 x 0 . 5 O 0 s e t s c r e w .......1
37017-tA S e a l r e t a i n e r ........1
370t7-125 S o c k e t h e a d l O - 3 2 s c r e w .....5
37017-126Not used
370t7-127 Not used
37017-128Cover I
37017-129Covergasket I
370t7-130 Steelwasher,0.203I.D. 2
37017-t3l Socketheadcapscrew,10-32 2
37017-132Sealbushing 1
370t7-133 O-ring
37017-134Rollingdiaphragm 1
37017-t35 Diaphragmclampwasher . . . 1
370t7-t36 Diaphragmclampwasher . . . I
370t7-r37 Bowerretainingring . I
37017-t38 Ouput rod endassembly I
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Figure6-3. ExplodedView of pSGSealedpneumaticSpeedSetting

Parts Llst for Figure 6-4
37017-tsl A c c u m u l a t o r a s s e m b l y .......1
37017-152# 4 D L p l u g . ........1
370t7-153 O-ring0.364I.D.X .070 . 2
37017-ts4 A d j u s t m e n t s c r.e w .... 1
370r7-t55 B e l l o f r a m C o v e r A s s e m b l y .... t
37017-156S c r e wI 0, - 3 2 x 0 . 7 5 0 .......4
37017-r57 Not used
37017-r58 O - r i n g , 0 . 2 0 8 I . D . , 0 . 0 7 0 O . D . ......1
37017-r59 N u t 1 , G32 ....1
370t7-160 Not used
37017-r6LP l a t e r e t a i n e r ........1
374r7-162 B e l l o f r a m s e. a. l . .... 1
37017-163P l u g . . .......1
37An-r& N y l o c s e t s c r e w , S - 3 2 x . 5 0 0 . . ...... 1
37Ofi-165 S o c . H d . c a p s c r e w ,. 1 0 - 3 2 ........2
370t7-166 S t e e l w a s h e r , . 2 A 3 I - D . ......2
370í7-167 Not used
370r7-168 B o d y . .......1
37017-t69 P n e u m a t i c h e a d c u p a s s e m b l y ....... 1
37017-170B e a r i n g ......1
37017-t7I W a s h e1 r. ,2 5 0 O . D . ........1
37017-172S p r i n g .......1
37An-fi3 S p r i n g .......1
37017-r74 W a s h e r , 0 . 6 2 5 O . D . ........1
37017-r75 S p r i n g s e a t . . .......1
370r7-176 Not used
37017-177D r a i n p i p e p l u g , . 2 5 0. N P T ... ..... I
37An-n8 S o c k e t h e a d s c r1e0w-,3 2. .... 5
37017-179Not used
37417-t80 Cover. I
37017-r8I Gasket I

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Pneumatic
SpeedSetting

Speed Adjusting Motors
An electric speed adjusting motor, mounted on the psG cover, is used for
remote adjusftnent of the governor speed setting. There are two types of
motors availóle.
The Pittman motor is of the permanent magnet type, L2 or ?A vdc. when

supply voltage is other thar. Lzl24 vdc, the following woodward control
boxes will covert the supply voltage to 12 or 24 ydc for use by the motor
speedsening:
24 Ydc PlN 8272-5ts

110 Vdc PN 8272-5t8
110 Vac PlN 8272-516
220 Yac PlN 8272-517
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DPOÍ SWITCH
WITH€ËNTEF
Figure G5. PM Moror Wiring Diagram

(switch not furnished)
The Bodine motor has a split field. The motor is a series-woundreversible

type. It is availablein all standardvoltages.
A manual speed adjusting knob is included on all units fitted with the sneed
adjustingmotor.
TO LII{E
Figure6-6. Wiring Diagramfor BodineMotor

(switchnot furnished)

The PM or Bodine motor is coupledto the governor speed-settingmechanism
through a friction clutch, If the operatorruns the speedadjustmenrto its limit,
the clutch is set to slip, protectingthe speed-adjustingmotor.
connect the eiectric speed setting as shown in the accompanyingdiagrams.

voltage for the Bodine motor is shown on the motor. The pittman motor
operateson dc power.
If the cover and PM motor are ordered separately for use on an existing
governor, all that is required for the installationof the new sover is to remove
the old cover before settingthe new assemblyin place on the governor. some
adjustmentfor mountingmay be necessary. Loosen the screwJ holding the pM
motor in place and align the motor shaft with the clutch. Tighten the screws.
when the cover is used without the pM motor, a screw is placed in the hole
where the motor drive shaft normally fits. This screw is then used as a
low-speedstop. The cover also housesa verticar return spring, when one is
used.
Speed Adjustment
Rotating the speed-adjustinglever and shaft, using a speed-adjustingmotor,
changesthe governor speedsetting. see the schematicdiagram for reference.
one end of the floating lever attachesto the speed-adjustmentlever. The other
end of the lever pivots aboutthe speeddrooppivot pin. The spring-fork/speed-
springassemblyconnectsto the floating lever. Rotatingthe speed-adjustinglever
changesthe compressionof the speederspring. This changésthe speedthat the
governor must run to develop the flyweight force necessaryto balancethe spring
force.
lyrning the speed-adjustingscrew, either manuafly by turning the knurled

friction clutch or electricallyby meansof the speedadjustingmotór, repositions
the speed-adjusting lever. Maximum speedsetting is establishedby setting the
high-speedstop screwto limit travel of the speed-adjustinglever.
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SPEEOOROOP
SPEEDADJUSTING MOTOR MAXIMUM OSOOP LOCKTNGKNOB (233)
ADJTJSTINGSCRÉW
SPEEDDFOOP
ADJUSTINGBRACKET
SPEED
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SPEEDOROOP TINK
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AOJUSTM€NT DROOP
ADJUSTINGSCREW
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SPEEO AOJUSTING
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SÏOPSCREW
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Figure6-7. Schematic Diagramof pSG

(horizonalinternalreturnspring,extemallyadjustable
droop,
andelectricspeedsetting)
ExternallyAdjusted Speed Droop

Many PSGgovernorsarebuilt with externallyadjusteddroop. speeddroopis
adjustableexternallybetweenzero and sevenpercent,dependingon spied
qetting'speeder-spring,
flyweights,andterminalshafttravei. speáadroópis
usedto permitload divisionbetweentwo or moreenginesdriving generarors
in parallelor connected
to a singleshaft. If the engineis operated-alone,
or
on a dc systemwith propergeneratorcompounding, the gouèrnormay be set
for zerodroop(isochronous operation).
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For ac generatingunits tied in with other unirs, sertlie droop sufficiently high to
prevent interchangeof load betweenunits. If one unit in the systemhas enough
capacity, set its governor to zero droop and it will regulate the frequency of the
entire system. This unit can then take all load changeswithin the limits of its
capacityand will control frequencyif its capacityis not exceeded.
The speeddroop bracket is positioned by means of the speed-droopbracket

screw, lever, and two screwson the outsideof the governor case. Two values
of droop can be establishedand a rapid changemade between them. A stop
screwin the end ofthe cover is factory set to establishthe zero droop settinganà
requires no adjustment. If the percent of droop has not been specified at Íre time
of manufacture,the maximum droop position should be set with the screw at t}le
back of the adjustment. use the bracketscrewto lock the droop settingat either
of the fwo positions, or to selecta third position.
ROLL Pril (293)
SPEEDADU
LEVER(292}
SPEEDOROO?
ELASTICSTOP SHAFï ASSY(2901
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Figure6-8. AdjustableSpeedDroopParts

The speed-drooplever is mountedon the droop shaft, supportedby the govemor
case. The inner end of the shaft is joined to one end of tn" aroop linkáge with
a roll pin. The other end of the linkage carries a pivot pin that ii supportedby
the terminal lever. This pin can be adjustedfrom a posità., on the terminal shaft
centerline to a location with a radius of about 15 mm (about r/2 nch). when
the pin is at the shaft center,rotation producesno vertical movementof the pin
and likewise no movementof the speeddrooplever. As the pin is moved away
from the shaft center,rotation producesmovementof the end-ofthe speed-droop
lever, wiich is pivoted on the speed-drooppin. when the speeddroop tevei
moves, it producesa speedsetting which is a fi.inctionof terminal shaft p-osition
with speedsetting decreasingas fuel flow increases. This is speeddroop.
speed droop is increasedby moving the external lever forward, and is reduced
to zero when the lever is movedback, bringing the pivot pin to the shaft center.
Since there is no calibration for the droop adjusEnent,the zero droop position
may be set only by trial and error on the engine,or by the use of a dial indicator
on the speed{roop lever during manualrotation of the terminal shaft. If speed
droop is not previously set, it must be setby operationonthe engine,readjuiting
the screwon the side of the governorto obtain the desiredspeedchangebetween
full load and no load.
Disassembly
It is not necessaryto disassemblethe externalparts of the speeddroop. If it is
disassembled,mark the position of the droop bracket ón the case before
disassembly.Beforeremovingthe sub cap, refer to the sectionaboutthe internal
return spring. when the sub cap is removed, remove the speeddroop link.
Pivot the terminal lever upward until slider blocks can move thè droop pin from
the slot in the floating lever. Notice that there are washerson both sidesof the
floating lever which could drop into the governor.
Perform the rest of the disassemblysimilar to the basic governor.
Assembly
A spaceris used on the screw which attachesthe droop link assemblyto the
speeddroop shaft. when the adjustablespeeddroop is assembledto the left-
handside ofthe governor, this spaceris locatedon the nut side ofthe droop link
assembly,to strike the zerodroop-settingscrew in the sub cap. when adjustable
speeddroop is assembledon the right side of the govemor, the lever on the
speeddroop setting shaft strikes the zerodroop-settingscre\rr,and the location
of the spacerbecomesunimportant.
lnternalReturn Springs
There are two types of internal return springs. one is mountedhorizontally in
the sub cap, and one is mounted in a vertical position (in line with the porver
piston and going into the cover).
WARNING
When rrcnoving the cover from a govemor equipped with a

vertical ret'r:n spring, be careful of the spring compression.
serious personaliniury is possibleif the spring compressionis
not controlled when the screws6slíting the cover are removed.
when disassemblinga sub cap with a horizontal return spring, us a snrall

screwdriverto pry the wing on the terminal lever away from the sub cap
housing. Placea 25 mm (1 inch)squareof 3 mm (r/8 inch)thick metalon toi
of theguiderod, befween thespringseatandthesubcaphousing.This releasei
the springforceon the terminallever.
'when
assemblinga governorwith a verticalreturnspring,inserttwo Number23
drill blanksin thegovernorcaseto guidethe coverinto placewhile the spring
is beingcompressed (seeFigure4-3).
TemperatureCompensatedNeedleValve
The optional temperature compensatedneedle valve uses bi-metal washers and
a spring-loadedneedlevalve to automaticallyadjust the needlevalve sectingas
a function of temperarure,which is related to oil uir"o.ity (parts 260 to 267).
Adjust the valve the sameas a standardvalve.
CAUTION
Do not closethe needlevalve to more than a maximumof 0.6g

N'm (6 lb-in) of torqueasthis damages
rhevalveseat. The valve
mustbe openduringoperationfor thecompensationsystemandthe
governorto functionproperly.

Manual 37017 Auxiliarv Eouioment
PartsList for Figure6-9

Ref. PartDescription. ...Quantity
370t7-201 M o t o r A s s e m b l y ..... I
3i0í7-242 F r i c t i o n c o v e r ...... i
370t7-203 F r i c t i o n d i s. c . ... .. 1
37017-204 F i b e r w a s. .h.e. r ........ 1
37017-205 S p r i n g w a s h e r ...... I
37017-206 S p e e d a d j u s t i n g s c r e w ......1
37017-207 S e t s c r e w ( 6 - 3 2 ) . ....1
37017-208 S c r e wL ,- 3 2 x 1 . 3 7 5 ....... 5
370t7-209 Not used
37017-2t0 C o v e r ......1
3't0L7-2Ll G a s k e t ......2
370r7-2r2 C o p p e r w a s h e r ... ... 4
37017A13 S c r e w l 0, - 3 2 x . 8 7 5 . ......4
37017-2t4 L o c k w i r e .... 1
31017-2t5 Socketcapscrew,lh32x 1.000" ....2
370t7-216 Not used
37017-2t7 S c r e w 10 , -32. ......2
37017-2t8 S p r i n g p a d c o v e r .... 1
370t7-2t9 G a s k e t ......1
37017-224 H o r i z o n t a l r e t u r n s p r i n g ..... I
37017-221 G u i d e r o d s p r i n g s e a t ...... 1
37017-222 S u b c a p ..... 1
37An-223 S p r i n g g u i d e r o d ....1
37017-224 P I u g .......1
37017-225 L o a d l i m i t S c r e w .... 1
37017-226 H e x n u.t2, 5 0 - 2 8 ........ 1
37017-227 l V a s h e r .....1
37An-227/. T h r e a d s e a l .......1
37017-228 Screw
37017-229 Hex nut
37017-230 lVasher
37017-234Á'Threadseal . .
37017-231 Hex nut, 8-32
37017-232 Droop adjustingscrew .
370t7-233 Speeddroopbracketscrew .
37017-234 Not used
37017-235 Washer
31017-236 Bracket
370t7-237 Lever attachment screw
37017-238 Speeddroopadjustmentlever
31017-239 High speedstopscrew,lU32 x 1.500 .
31017-U0 Stopnut, 10-32
37017-241 l V a s h e r , 2 0 3 I D : . . . .
37017-242 T h r e a d s e.a. l . + . . .
37017-243 Droop adustingbàshing
37017-2M Speedadjustingshaft
37017-245 Roll pin - drooplever
37017-246 Droop adjustingshaft

Auxiliarv Equipment Manual370í7
Ref. ParÉDescription. ...Quantity

370r7147 T o r s i o n s p r i n g ...... 1
37017-248 O i l s e a l .....3
37017-249 S p e e d a d j u s t i n g b u s h i n g ..... 1
374t7-254 \I/alah
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nhra
l/rs6
1
37417-251 T e r m i n a l s h a f t b u s h i n g ......2
370t7-252 T e r m i n a l s h a f t ( l e f t ) .......1
37017-253 P o w e r p i s t o n s t o p s c r e w .....1
37017-254 T e r m i n a l s h a f t ( r i g h t ) ......1
37017-255 Reliefvalvesleeve ... I
37017-256 P l u g .......1
370r7-256A W a s h e. r7, 0 3 x . 8 7 .5 ...... I
37017-257 S l e e v e s p r i n g . . .... " I
37017-258 R e l i evfa l v e p l u n g e r ....... 1
37017-259 ReliefValvespring ... I
37017-264 N e e d l e v a l v e a d j u s t i n g s c r e w ....... I
37017-261 O - r i n g ......1
370t7-262 W a s h e r - s p a c e r . . . .... G'6asrequired
37017-263 Bi-metalwasher 4-10as required
37017-264 N e e d l e v a .l v e ...... 1
370t7-265 L o a d i n g s p r i n g .....1
37017-266 N e e d l e v a l v e h o u s i n g ....... 1
37017-267 O - r i n g ....."1
37017-268 P l u g ( o p t i o n a l ) . . . . .......2
370r7-2684 C h e c k v a l v e ( o p t i o n a l ) . " . . . ......2
37Ar7-269 P i p e p l u gl /s8,i n c h . . .....2
37017-270 Not used
370t7-27t O - r i n g ......1
37017-272 P l u g , . 2 5 0 - 2 8 . . . ........1
370t7-273 C a s e a s s e m. b . .l y ... I
37017-274 Caseto baseoil-sealdng . ... 1
37017-275 I d l e r g e a r s t .u d ..... I
370r7-276 B a s e .....".1
37017-277 P i p e p l u1g/,1 6 i n c h ....... 3
370r7-278 Not used
370t7-279 Socketheadscrew,.250-20x 1.000inch . ...3
370t7-280 N a m e p l a t e ...1
37417-28t D r i v e s c r e w . . . . . ..2
37017-282 D o w e l p i n . ..2
370t7-283 Elasticstopnut, 10-32thin . .. 1
370t7-284 S p e e d d r o o p l i n k a s s e m b l y . . . .....1
37017-285 S p e e d d r o o p s l i d e r b l o c k ....2
37017-286 W a s h e r .....2
37017-287 P i n . . . . . . . . 1
37017-288 S l e e v e ......1
370172881^S p a c e r .:... ......1
370ï7-289 S o c k e t h e a d s c rle0w - 3, 2 x1 . 0 0 0 i n c h ..... I
37017-290 S p e e d d r o o p l e v e r . . . . . i . ...1
37017-291 S p r i n g w i r e p i n . . . ..1
37017-292 S p e e d a d j u s t i n g l e v e r . . . . . . .1
37017-293 R o l l p i n - s p e e d a d j u s t l e v e r . . . . . . .1

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Ref. PartDescription. ,..Quantity
3 7 0 1 7 - 2 9 4F l o a t i n g l e v e r ......1
3 7 0 L 7 - 2 9 5S p e e d e r s p r i n g a s s e m b l y .....1
3 7 0 1 7 - 2 9 6P i l o t v a l v e p l u n g e r n u t . . ....1
37AnA97 Speederspringseat.. ......1
3 7 0 1 7 - 2 9 8T h r u s t b e a r i n g ......1
3 7 0 1 7 - 2 9 9F l y w e i g h t ....2
3 7 4 1 7 - 3 0 0N e e d l e b e a r i n g ......4
3 7 0 1 7 - 3 0 1F l y w e i g h t p i n ......2
3 7 0 1 7 - 3 '0 2B a l l h e a d .....1
37017-303 Retainingring. .....1
3 7 Q 1 7 - 3 MR e t a i n i n g r i n g . .....1
3 7 0 1 7 - 3 0 5R e t a i n i n g r i n g . .....1
3 7 0 1 7 - 3 0 6C o m p e n s a t i n g b u s h i n g ......1
3 7 0 t 7 - 3 0 7P i l o t v a l v e p l u n g e r ........1
3 7 0 t 7 4 A 8C o t t e r p i n . . .......2
3 7 0 1 7 - 3 0 9T e r m i n a l l e v e r . .....1
37017-310 Powerpiston .......1
3 7 A n - 3 1 , 1B u f f e r s p r i n g .......2
37An-30 Bufferpiston .......1
3 7 0 1 7 - 3 1B 3ufferspringseat.. .......1
3 7 0 L 7 - 3 1 4R e t a i n e r r i n g . . .....1
37017-3L5 Pilotvalvebushing ........1
3 7 0 1 7 - 3 1 6l d l e r g e a r a s s e m b l y ........1
37An4L7 Preformedpacking -.-z

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Manual370í7 Auxiliarv Eouipment
Parts List for Figure6-10

Ref. Part Description . . . Quantity
37017-341 Covergasket ......2
370t7-342 SubCap .,..2
370t7-343 W a s h e r. ,2 9 6 O D . ..2
37017-344 Soc.headcapscrew . . . . . . 2
37477-345 Power piston strut . . . . . . . I
37017-346 Pivotpin ... 1
370\7-347 Terminallever. ....1
37017-348 Soc.headcapscrew. ., . . . 2
37017-349 Lockwasher... ...2
37017-350 Springseat.. .....1
37017-35r E l a s t i c s t o p n u1t0, - 3 2. . . . . 1
370r7-352 Vertical retum spring . . . . . I
37An-353 Cover .....1
370r7-354 Threadseal ......2 u7
37017-355 Screw J
370t7-356 Washer I ,,fr%6
37017-357 Screw 1
370r7-3s8 Washer 1
37017-3s9 Elastic hex nut )
37017-360 Screw I
37017-36r Power piston I
Figure6-10. PSGwith VerticalReturnSpring
WARNING
Injury may result if compressedspring 352 is releasedsuddenty. Use

the proper equipmentto removespringsand spring covers.
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Do not operatethe governor with the cover rernoved. Speedliniting

stopsareremovedwith the coverand dangeroruoverspeeds are possible.

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Parts List for Figure 6-íí

Ref" PartDescription...Quantity 448
37017431 Power piston 1
374fi432 Power piston strut 1
370t7433 Tenninal lever . I 446
37017434 Pivot pin 1
37017435 Screw, 1.0-32x .750 . 2 145
37417436 Not used ') 111
443
370t7437 Spring seat . 1
37017438 Elastic Stop Nut, 10-32 1 112
37017439 Vertical return spring
37017440 Cover Gasket
370I7441 Cover
37017442 SpeedAdjusting screw
1
1
1
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37017443 Friction spring washer t
37AI74M Washer, .750 OD 1 441
37017445 Friction disc . 1
37017446 Friction clutch 1
3701747 Sockethead set screw 1
370r7448 Electric motor 1
37017449 Not used 4
37017450 Screw, lA-32 x .625 4
37017451 Not used
370t7-452 Screw
37017453 Not used
370t7454 Screw, 10-32 .
374n455 Not used
37017456 Not used
37Qt7457 Washer I
370174574 Thread seal . . I
37017458 Nut, 10-32 1
37017459 Cap screw, l0-32x 1.500 . . . I
970.145
Figure6-11. PSGwith VerticalReturnSpringand ElectricMotor
WARNING
Injury may result if compressedspring 352 is releasedsuddenly. Use

the proper equipmentto removesprings aud spring coyers.

Manual 37017 Auriliarv Eouioment
Parts List for Figure 6-'12

Ref. Part Description . . . Quantif Ref. PartDescription...Quantity
37017-3'11 C o v e r g a s k e t . . . . . . 1 3 7 0 1 7 - 3 8 3O i l s e a l ....1
S tvL t-5 lz Subcap .... i 3 7 0 1 7 - 3 8 4F u e l r o d s p a c e r .... I
37017-373 Not used 3 7 0 1 7 - 3 8 5F u e l r o d g a s k e t .... 1
37017-374 C a ps c r e wl 0, - 3 2 xl ' , ..2 3 7 0 1 . 7 - 3 8H6e x j a m n u t ...... I
370t7-375 F u e l r o d .... i 3 7 0 1 7 - 3 8 7K n o b . ..... 1
374fl376 Breathercapassm. . . . . . . . 1 37417-388 Not used
37017-377 Compression spring . . . . . . 1 37017-38C 9 apscrew .......2
370t7-378 Shutdownspringseat. . . . . . I 3 7 0 t 7 - 3 9 0 T h r e a d s e.a. l ..... I
370r7-3'79 S h u t d o w n s p r i n g ...1 3 7 0 1 7 - 3 9 1F l a t w a s h e r ....... I
37017-380 Fuel rod springseat . . . . . . I 374fi392 Stopnut ....1
370t7-387 F u e l r o d g a s k e t ....1 3 ? 0 1 7 - 3 9 3S t o p s c r e w ....... 1
370t7-382 O i l l i t e b u s h i n g . . . . . 1
srrLE USECAUTIONRELEASINGSPRINGS377 AND 379.

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Figure6-12. PSc with FuelRod
SomePSGsare equippedwith a spring-loaded fuel rod initead of a terminalshaft. The fuel rod takes
the position of the guiderod on the horizontalretum spring. Short terrninalshaftsare usedin these
governorswith Welshplugsinstalledon bothsidesof thegovernorcase.

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PaÉs List for Figure 6-13

Ref. PartDescription . . . Quantify
37An47I Hex.Screw .......1
3 tu L t-4 t'z Hexnut,.250-28 ...2
37017473 Washer ....2
370t7474 Threadseal.. .....2
37017475 Plug,guide .......1
37017476 Cover ..,..1 e
370t7477 CapScrew, 10-32.. . . . . . . 5 4?7
37017478 Stopscrew .......1 lJ
370r7479 Gasket .....1 Ê,
37017480 Verticalreturnspring . . . . . 1
37Qt7481 Thinelastichexnut ....... 1
37017482 springseat .......1
37017483 Leverassembly ....1
37017484 Strutpivotpin . . ... 1
370r7485 CapScrew,10-32. . . . . . . . 2
37017-486 Servopistonstrut ........ 1
37017487 Servopiston ...... 1
,rré
370-142
FigureG13. VerticalReturnSpringCoverandAssociated
Parts
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Manual37017 _ Auxiliarv Equipment
Parts List for Figure 6-14

Ref. PaÍ Desèription ., . Quantity
37017-501 S c r e w6,- 3 2 x L . 8 7 5. , . . . . 4
J IULI-JU'z B r a c k e t ....1
37017-503 M o t o r C o v e r . . . . . . 1
37Ar7-5M F o a m B u f f e r ...... 1
37017-505 P M M o t o r .......1
fitems503,504, 505areepoxied
togetheras an assemblyandare
turnishedthis way only.l
370r7-5M F r i c t i o n C l u t c h .... I
37017-5A7 F r i c t i o n D i s c . ..... 1
37017-508 Vy'asher, .062thick . . . . . . . I
3701't-509 S p r i n g W a s h e r , . . . . 1
37017-510 SpeedAdjustingScrew I
37017-stl CapScrew,lÈ32x 1.5 . . . . )
37017-5r2 Cover t
I
37017-513 Nitrile ThreadSeal .

'Washer,
37017-514 .032thick
370L7-5r5 Hex Nut, .250-28
37017-516 StopScrew,.250-28x 3 . . . .
Figure6-14. PittrnanPM SpeedAdjustingMotor
a.
A friction coupling is incorporatedin these.ou., .ss"*Ëlies to permit overtravel of the motor without
damageto either the motor or t}te governor. This coupling should be adjusted to slip at 0.5 to 0.6
N'm (4.5 to 5.5 lb-in) of torque. The motor shaft must center in the coupling. When properly
centered, the shaft will not bind when rotated from the highest to the lowest speed.
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Chapter I

The governorusesenginelubricating oil or an oil supply from a separare

The torque,work capacity,andmaximumwork valuesof the pSG

The standardPSGcoverprovidesfor an interior vertical rezurn-spring.The

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use care while handlingand installingthe psG governor. Be particularly

No internal cleaning or flushing is necessarybefore installation and operation.

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ConsultWoodwardGovernorCompanyif supply pressuresmust

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Drive Shaft Rotation

Be sure that the dri

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Figure2-2. Oil Systemfor HorizontalInstallation

Figure2-3. EngineOil Systemfor euick Starts

Linkagefrom Governorto Engine

Attachthefuel-racklinkageto thegovernoroutputshaft. Be surethereis no lost

Be sure to allow sufficient overtravel at each end of terminal-shaft

A.OVERTNAYEL TO INSUBE PRIIIE TOVEN STOPS ARE

Figure 24. RecornmendedTerminat Shaft Travel

2. The butterfly lever is at 90o with the connectinglink.

Negativedroop(governorspeedsettingincreases asload increases)

If the governoroutput shaftdoesnot usethe full 213of available

For acgenerating unitstiedin with otherunits,setthedroopsufficientlyhighto

All unitsmaybe run in droop,but theno loadto full loadspeedchange(droop

Internallyadjusteddroopis normallysetat the factoryon a teststandaccording

The shutdown solenoid shown in Figure 2-3 allows draining

Figure 2-3 showsthe connectionoptions for a solenoid shutdown.

The solenoid and all connectedtubing must pass enough

Figure2-6. GovernorSpeedvs pumpFlow

Initial Operationand Adjustment

Make certain the speedis set to minimum (idre).

Adjust the governorfor no-roadratedspeed.

Test the governingaclion by

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,111,*^t' WITH PNEUMATIC SPEEDS€TTING ASSEMBLY

Figure2-7. PSGOutlineDrawing(Do not usefor construcrion)

nf33mïU"qge-1.-= .,toc DtA.HotEs (

Figure2-8' psc outrineDrawing(Do

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AUFFER TING LAND

BUFFER PILOT VALVE PLUNGER

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Figure 3-1 and 3-2 show the relationshipofthe various parts.

Relief-valve dischargeis back to supply, so unused oil is recirculated

Pressuredoil is supplied though oil passagesto the pilot-valve

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As the pilot-valve bushing rotates, the centrifugal force increases

The buffer piston, locatedbetweentwo identicalspringsin the powerpiston,

compensationbypassis providedto circumventthe compensationsystemduring

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with increasedfuel, the enginewill gain speed,the flyweights will retum to

Due to the decreasein speedsetting or decreasein load, the centrifugal force of

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Positivespeeddroop, as describedabove,will causean increasein relativespeed