Installation and Operation Manual

PGA Governor

Manual 36604M
 WARNING
Read this entire manual and all other publications pertaining to the work to be
performed before installing, operating, or servicing this equipment. Practice all
plant and safety instructions and precautions. Failure to follow instructions can
cause personal injury and/or property damage.

The engine, turbine, or other type of prime mover should be equipped with an
overspeed shutdown device to protect against runaway or damage to the prime
mover with possible personal injury, loss of life, or property damage.

The overspeed shutdown device must be totally independent of the prime mover
control system. An overtemperature or overpressure shutdown device may also be
needed for safety, as appropriate.

CAUTION
To prevent damage to a control system that uses an alternator or battery-charging
device, make sure the charging device is turned off before disconnecting the
battery from the system.

Electronic controls contain static-sensitive parts. Observe the following

precautions to prevent damage to these parts.
• Discharge body static before handling the control (with power to the control
turned off, contact a grounded surface and maintain contact while handling the
control).
• Avoid all plastic, vinyl, and Styrofoam (except antistatic versions) around
printed circuit boards.
• Do not touch the components or conductors on a printed circuit board with
your hands or with conductive devices.

IMPORTANT DEFINITIONS
WARNING—indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION—indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could

result in damage to equipment.

NOTE—provides other helpful information that does not fall under the warning or
caution categories.

Woodward Governor Company reserves the right to update any portion of this publication at any time. Information
provided by Woodward Governor Company is believed to be correct and reliable. However, no responsibility is
assumed by Woodward Governor Company unless otherwise expressly undertaken.
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Contents

CHAPTER 1. GENERAL INFORMATION ........................................................... 1

Introduction.............................................................................................................1
Description..............................................................................................................1
References .............................................................................................................2
CHAPTER 2. INSTALLATION.......................................................................... 9
Introduction.............................................................................................................9
Receiving................................................................................................................9
Storage ...................................................................................................................9
Mounting Requirements .........................................................................................9
Oils for Hydraulic Controls....................................................................................10
Clearances ...........................................................................................................11
CHAPTER 3. ADJUSTMENTS ....................................................................... 13
Introduction...........................................................................................................13
Compensation Needle Valve Adjustment.............................................................13
Speed Setting Adjustment....................................................................................14
Direct Speed Setting Mechanism .........................................................................14
Speed Droop Adjustment .....................................................................................18
Oil or Water Pressure Failure Shutdown Devices................................................18
Overspeed-Trip Test Device ................................................................................18
Solenoid Operated Shutdown ..............................................................................19
Field Adjustment of Angle Fuel Limiter Linkage...................................................19
CHAPTER 4. TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................... 22
Introduction...........................................................................................................22
Oil .........................................................................................................................22
Compensating Needle Valve................................................................................22
Definitions.............................................................................................................22
Preliminary Inspection ..........................................................................................23
CHAPTER 5. PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION ................................................... 27
Introduction...........................................................................................................27
Basic Governor.....................................................................................................27
Speed Setting Section ..........................................................................................30
Speed Droop Linkage...........................................................................................35
Power Cylinders ...................................................................................................35
Compensation Cutoff............................................................................................36
CHAPTER 6. REPLACEMENT PARTS ........................................................... 39
Replacement Parts Information............................................................................39
CHAPTER 7. AUXILIARY FEATURES AND DEVICES ....................................... 54
Introduction...........................................................................................................54
Commonly Used Auxiliary Devices ......................................................................54
Additional Accessories .........................................................................................84
CHAPTER 8. SERVICE OPTIONS ................................................................. 89
Product Service Options.......................................................................................89
Returning Equipment for Repair...........................................................................90
Replacement Parts ...............................................................................................91
How to Contact Woodward...................................................................................91
Engineering Services ...........................................................................................92
Technical Assistance............................................................................................93

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Illustrations and Tables

Figure 1-1. PGA Governor with 12 ft-lb Linear Output Power Cylinder .................3
Figure 1-2. PGA Governor with 12 ft-lb Rotary Output Power Cylinder.................3
Figure 1-3. Outline Drawing of PGA with 12 ft-lb Rotary Servo and UG-40 Base .4
Figure 1-4. Outline Drawing of PGA with 12 ft-lb Linear Output, PG Standard
Base, and Vane Servo with Shaft Extension .....................................5
Figure 1-5. Outline Drawing of PGA with 58 ft-lb Rotary Output and UG-40 Base6
Figure 1-6. Outline Drawing of PGA with 58 ft-lb Rotary Output, UG-40 Base, and
Load Control ......................................................................................7
Figure 1-7. Outline Drawing of Base Assemblies...................................................8
Figure 3-1. Exploded View of High Speed Adjustment ........................................14
Figure 3-2. Left Side View of Governor with Cover Removed .............................15
Figure 3-3. Exploded View of Speed Setting Cylinder .........................................15
Figure 3-4. Exploded View of Low Speed Adjustment .........................................18
Figure 3-5. Schematic Diagram of the Speed Droop Linkage .............................19
Figure 3-6. PGA Governor Fuel Limiter Linkage Adjustment...............................20
Figure 3-7. Graphic Effects of Fuel Limiter Adjustments......................................21
Figure 5-1. Schematic Diagram of PGA with Direct Bellows ...............................37
Figure 5-2. Schematic Diagram of 12 ft-lb Spring Loaded Power Cylinder .........38
Figure 5-3. Schematic Diagram of 29 ft-lb Differential Power Cylinder (Linear or
Rotary Output) .................................................................................38
Figure 6-1. Exploded View of PGA Long Column ................................................41
Figure 6-2. Exploded View of PGA Receiver Assembly.......................................43
Figure 6-3. Exploded View of PGA Power Case..................................................45
Figure 6-4. Exploded View, Standard PG Base Assembly ..................................46
Figure 6-5. Exploded View of PG/UG-8, PG/UG-8-90°, PG/UG-40, and PG
Extended Square Bases ..................................................................47
Figure 6-6. Exploded View of 12 ft-lb Spring Loaded Power Cylinder (Linear
Output) .............................................................................................49
Figure 6-7. Exploded View of 12 ft-lb Spring Loaded Power Cylinder (Rotary
Output) .............................................................................................51
Figure 6-8. Exploded View of 29/58 ft-lb Differential Cylinder (Rotary Output with
Tailrod).............................................................................................53
Figure 7-1. PGA with Shutdown Solenoid ............................................................54
Figure 7-2. Cutaway of Solenoid Operated Shutdown.........................................55
Figure 7-3. Schematic Diagram, Basic PG and Solenoid Shutdown ...................56
Figure 7-4. Exploded View, Solenoid Shutdown ..................................................57
Figure 7-5. Overspeed-Trip Test Device ..............................................................58
Figure 7-6. Exploded View of the Overspeed Trip Test Device ...........................59
Figure 7-7. Load Indicating Switches ...................................................................60
Figure 7-8. Exploded View of Load Indicating Switches ......................................61
Figure 7-9. Manifold Pressure Versus Fuel Flow .................................................63
Figure 7-10. Exploded View of Angle Type Manifold Gauge Pressure Fuel Limiter65
Figure 7-11. Schematic Diagram of PGA Governor with Manifold Pressure Fuel
Limiter and Speed Setting Fuel Limiter ...........................................66
Figure 7-12. Schematic Diagram of PGA with Speed Setting Fuel Limiter..........67
Figure 7-13. Fuel Limit Speed Setting Schedule..................................................68
Figure 7-14. PGA with Vane Servo ......................................................................69
Figure 7-15. Timing Valves for Integral Vane Servo ............................................70
Figure 7-16. Timing Valves for Externally Mounted Vane Servo .........................70
Figure 7-17. Exploded View of Vane Servo Timing Valve Assembly (External
Type)................................................................................................71
Figure 7-18. Schematic Diagram, Fuel Limiter and Optional Load Control
Override Linkage, and Vane Servo .................................................72
Figure 7-19. Exploded View of Adjustable Load Control Linkage........................79

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Figure 7-20. Exploded View of Load Control Pilot Valve .....................................81

Figure 7-21. Exploded View of Fuel Limiter .........................................................83
Figure 7-22. Exploded View of Integral Vane Servo ............................................87
Figure 7-23. Exploded View of Fuel Limiter Oil Filter...........................................88

Table 1-1. Governor Oil Pressure Versus Power Cylinder Work Capacities
(Typical) .............................................................................................1
Table 2-1. Viscosity and Operating Temperature of Oils .....................................12
Table 4-1. Troubleshooting ..................................................................................24
Table 7-1. Troubleshooting the Manifold Pressure Fuel Limiter ..........................74

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Chapter 1.
General Information

Introduction
This manual covers the Woodward model PGA (pressure compensated–air
speed setting) marine governor. The PGA marine governor with a long column
consists of a basic PG hydraulic governor for automatic regulation of prime
mover speed and pneumatic speed changing mechanism for remote control of
speed. Two types of power cylinders are available, a single-acting spring-return,
or double-acting differential-piston-type power cylinder with tailrod (see Table
1-1). For the 12 ft-lb (16 J) type, a spring return power cylinder is available for
either pull or rotary output. For the 29 ft-lb (39 J) type, a differential power
cylinder is available with rotary output.

Table 1-1. Governor Oil Pressure Versus Power Cylinder Work Capacities
(Typical)

Power Cylinder Work Capacity

Governor Operating 12 ft-lb (16 J) 29 ft-lb (39 J)
Oil Pressure spring return differential
100 psi (690 kPa) 12 ft-lb (16 J) 29 ft-lb (39 J)
200 psi (1379 kPa) —— 58 ft-lb (79 J)

All PGA marine governors have the same basic components regardless of how
simple or complex the complete control may be. The following components,
found in each PGA marine governor, are sufficient to enable the governor to
maintain a constant engine speed as long as the load does not exceed engine
capacity:
• An oil pump oil accumulator, and a relief valve maintains a uniform oil
pressure
• A centrifugal flyweight head-pilot valve assembly controls the flow of oil to
and from the governor power cylinder assembly
• A power cylinder assembly—sometimes referred to as a servomotor—
positions the fuel racks, fuel valve, or steam valve of the prime mover
• A compensation system stabilizes the governor system
• A pneumatic speed setting mechanism is used to adjust the governor speed
setting remotely

Description
Governor
The governor controls engine or turbine speed by regulating the amount of fuel
or steam supplied to the prime mover. Speed control can be isochronous (the
governor maintains a constant steady state speed, within the capacity of the unit,
regardless of load), or with droop (speed decreases as load increases).

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An air pressure signal from a pneumatic air transmitter or controller supplies air
to the governor speed-setting mechanism. The governor controls the engine at a
definite speed for each air pressure. The most common air pressure range for
the governor is 7 to 71 psi (48 to 490 kPa). Normal minimum control air pressure
is 3 psi (21 kPa); maximum is 100 psi (690 kPa). We recommend a governor
operating speed of between 250 to 1000 rpm.

The pneumatic speed setting mechanism is a bellows-type mechanism. Bellows

speed setting permits load division of paralleled units, and also provides a
definite, accurate relationship between speed and speed signal. The speed
setting mechanism is available for use with air input signals of varying range and
magnitude. Depending upon the exact configuration installed in the governor,
speeds may be adjusted up to 5-to-1 range. A manual speed setting knob is
incorporated in the unit to permit manual operation when the air pressure signal
is not available.

Base Assemblies
Various base assemblies are available for use on PGA governors. Five types of
bases are mentioned in this manual, along with appropriate outline drawings, and
exploded views:
• PG standard
• PG/UG-8 standard
• PG/UG-8-90° (base rotated 90° with respect to PG/UG-8 standard)
• PG/UG-40
• PG extended square

These base assemblies have essentially the same basic components. The
difference between units is the base configuration and the type of drive shaft
used (see Figures 1-3 through 1-7). The PG standard base uses a serrated or a
special drive shaft: the PG/UG-8, PG/UG-8-90°, and PG/UG-40 base may use
either a serrated or keyed drive shaft; and the PG extended square base uses
only a keyed drive shaft.

The drive shaft, driven by a mechanical connection to the engine or turbine,

rotates the governor oil pump drive gear, flyweight heads, and pilot valve
bushing.

References
36652 PG Automatic Safety Shutdowns and Alarms
36695 PG Manifold Air Pressure Bias Fuel Limiter
36701 PGA Governor product specification

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Figure 1-1. PGA Governor with 12 ft-lb Linear Output Power Cylinder

Figure 1-2. PGA Governor with 12 ft-lb Rotary Output Power Cylinder

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Figure 1-3. Outline Drawing of PGA with 12 ft-lb Rotary Servo and UG-40 Base
(Do not use for construction.)

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Figure 1-4. Outline Drawing of PGA with 12 ft-lb Linear Output, PG Standard
Base, and Vane Servo with Shaft Extension
(Do not use for construction.)
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Figure 1-5. Outline Drawing of PGA with 58 ft-lb Rotary Output and UG-40 Base
(Do not use for construction.)

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Figure 1-6. Outline Drawing of PGA with 58 ft-lb Rotary Output, UG-40 Base, and
Load Control
(Do not use for construction.)

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Figure 1-7. Outline Drawing of Base Assemblies

(Do not use for construction.)

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Chapter 2.
Installation

Introduction
Refer to Figures 1-3 through 1-7 for physical dimensions of a PGA governor.

Use care in handling the governor and be particularly careful to avoid striking the
drive shaft. Do not drop or rest the governor on its drive shaft. Such treatment
could damage the governor oil pump gears.

WARNING
The engine, turbine, or other type of prime mover should be equipped with
an overspeed shutdown device to protect against runaway or damage to the
prime mover with possible personal injury, loss of life, or property damage.

The overspeed shutdown device must be totally independent of the prime

mover control system. An overtemperature or overpressure shutdown
device may also be needed for safety, as appropriate.

Receiving
Your PGA governor is received from our factory bolted to a wooden platform in a
vertical position. After testing the governor at the factory, it is drained of oil. This
leaves a light film of oil covering the internal parts. preventing rust. No internal
cleaning is required.

Storage
Store the governor in a vertical position and full of oil. To hold the governor in a
vertical position, bolt it to a platform or leave it in the shipping crate. Before
storing the governor, fill it with oil since it is shipped empty.

Mounting Requirements
A gasket must be used between the governor and accessory mounting pad.
Mount the governor square on its mounting pad using the correct length of
coupling between the governor and the drive. Be sure there is no binding, or
excessive side load in the drive shaft assembly, or excessive looseness in the
coupling. There should be no forces pushing the drive shaft into the governor.
Mount the governor in a vertical position.

CAUTION
If the governor being installed has been designed for rotation in one
direction only, be sure the engine or turbine drive to governor drive rotation
is the same, otherwise the governor could be damaged. Specifications for
individual governors indicate if the unit has been plugged to limit rotation to
one direction only and is not equipped with check valves.

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Align the linkage from the governor to the fuel pumps properly to eliminate
binding and/or excessive backlash. The relationship of governor terminal shaft
angular position to fuel control position must be adjusted in accordance with the
engine manufacturer’s specifications. Many governors include a feature
commonly referred to as compensation “cutoff”. Due to the location of the
compensation cutoff port in the power cylinder wail, it is necessary that the
governor to fuel control linkage be adjusted so that at idle no-load the output of
the governor is at least 15% of its travel from minimum position.

Make the hydraulic and electrical connections (if any) required for the particular
model governor being installed.

Oils for Hydraulic Controls

Use this manual as a guide in the selection of a suitable lubricating/hydraulic oil
for governor use. Oil grade selection is based on viscosity change over the
operating temperature range of the governor. Also, use this manual to aid in
recognizing and correcting common problems associated with oil used in
governors. This manual is not intended to be used in the selection of the
lubricating oil for the engine, turbine, or other type prime mover.

For applications, where the Woodward shares the oil supply with the prime
mover, use the oil recommended by the prime mover manufacturer.

Governor oil is both a lubricating oil and a hydraulic oil. It must have a viscosity
index that allows it to perform over the operating temperature range and it must
have the proper blending of additives that cause it to remain stable and
predictable over this range. Governor fluid must be compatible with seal
materials (nitrile, polyacrylic, and fluorocarbon. Many automotive and gas engine
oils, industrial lubricating oils, and other oils of mineral or synthetic origin meet
these requirements. Woodward governors are designed to give stable operation
with most oils, if the fluid viscosity at the operating temperature span is within a
50 to 3000 SUS (Saybolt Universal Seconds) range. Ideally, at the normal
operating temperature the viscosity should be between 100 to 300 SUS. Poor
governor response or instability usually is an indication that the oil is too thick or
too thin.

Excessive component wear or seizure in a governor indicates the possibility of:

1. Insufficient lubrication caused by:
A. An oil that flows slowly either when it is cold or during start-up.
B. No oil in the governor.

2. Contaminated oil caused by:

A. Dirty oil containers.
B. A governor exposed to heating up and cooling down cycles, which
creates condensation of water in the oil.

3. Oil not suitable for the operating conditions caused by:

A. Changes in ambient temperature.
B. An improper oil level which creates foamy, aerated oil.

Operating a governor continuously beyond the high limit temperature of the oil
will result in oil oxidation. This is identified by varnish or sludge deposits on the
governor parts. To reduce oil oxidation, lower the governor operating
temperature with a heat exchanger or other means, or change to an oil more
oxidation resistant at the operating temperature.

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WARNING
A loss of stable governor control and possible prime mover overspeed,
capable of causing physical injury or death, may result if the viscosity
exceeds the 50 to 3000 SUS range.

Specific oil viscosity recommendations are given in the chart (Table 2-1). Select
a readily available good brand of oil, either mineral or synthetic, and continue
using it. Do not mix the different classes of oils. Oil that meets the API (American
Petroleum Institute) engine service classification in either the “5” group or the “C”
group, starting with “SA” and “CA” through “SF” and “CD” is suitable for governor
service. Oils meeting performance requirements of the following specifications
are also suitable. MIL-L-2104A, MIL-L-2104B, MIL-L-2104C, MIL-L-46152, MIL-
L-46152A, MIL-L-46152B, MIL-L-45199B.

Replace the governor oil if it is contaminated, also change it if it is suspected of

contributing to governor instability. Drain the oil while it is still hot and agitated;
flush the governor with a clean solvent having some lubricity (kerosene), before
refilling with new oil. If drain time is insufficient for the solvent to completely drain
or evaporate. flush governor with the same oil it is being refilled with to avoid
dilution and possible contamination of the new oil. To avoid recontamination, the
replacement oil should be free of dirt, water, and other foreign material. Use
clean containers to store and transfer oil.

Oil that has been carefully selected to match the operating conditions and is
compatible with governor components should give long service between oil
changes. For governors operating under ideal conditions (minimum exposure to
dust and water and within the temperature limits of the oil), oil changes can be
extended to two or more years. If available, a regularly scheduled oil analysis is
helpful in determining the frequency of oil changes.

Any persistent or recurring oil problems should be referred to a qualified oil

specialist for solution.

The recommended oil temperature for continuous governor operation is 140 to

200 °F (60 to 93 °C). Measure the temperature of the governor or actuator on the
outside lower part of the case. The actual oil temperature will be slightly warmer,
by approximately 10 °F (6 °C). The ambient temperature range is –20 to +200 °F
(–29 to +93 °C).

NOTE
The primary concern is for the hydraulic fluid properties in the governor.

Clearances
Leave adequate clearance for connecting the control linkage, filling the governor
with oil, and removing the cover.

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Table 2-1. Viscosity and Operating Temperature of Oils

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Chapter 3.
Adjustments

Introduction
WARNING
Be prepared to make an emergency shutdown when starting the engine,
turbine, or other type of prime mover, to protect against runaway or
overspeed with possible personal injury, loss of life, or property damage.

These adjustments may be made in the field for optimum performance or after
repairs. Always note the starting point before making any adjustments.

Normally, the only requirements for putting a new or overhauled governor into
service are filling the governor with oil and adjusting the compensation needle
valve to obtain maximum stability. All other operating adjustments are made
during factory testing according to engine manufacturer’s specifications and
should not require further adjustment. Do not attempt internal adjustment of the
governor unless thoroughly familiar with the proper procedures.

Compensation Needle Valve Adjustment

The compensation needle valve is an adjustable part of the compensation
system. its setting, which directly affects governor stability, depends on the
individual characteristics of the prime mover.

1. With the prime mover operating at IDLE, open the compensation needle
valve several turns to cause the engine to hunt. In some cases, opening of
the needle valve alone may not cause the engine to hunt, but manually
disturbing the governor speed setting will. Allow several minutes of hunting
to remove trapped air in the hydraulic circuits.

2. Close the compensation needle valve gradually until hunting is just

eliminated. Keep the needle valve open as far as possible to prevent
sluggishness in the governor response. The needle valve setting varies from
1/16 to 2 turns open. Never close it tight, the governor cannot operate
satisfactorily when this condition exists.

3. Check the governor stability by manually disturbing the governor speed

setting. The compensation adjustment is satisfactory when the governor
returns to speed with only a slight over-or undershoot. Once the needle
valve adjustment is correct, it is not necessary to change the setting except
for large, permanent changes in temperature which affect governor oil
viscosity.

NOTE
If after a disturbance the engine does not return to a stable condition and
the needle valve is almost closed, replace the existing buffer springs with
springs having the next higher scale.

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Speed Setting Adjustment

The pneumatic speed setting mechanism is a direct type which increases the
governor speed setting as the control air pressure signal increases. Perform the
following procedures as applicable to set the maximum and minimum operating
speed of the governor.

The recommended speed range for the PG governor is 250 to 1000 rpm with a
maximum speed range of 200 to 1600 rpm.

Direct Speed Setting Mechanism

(Figure 3-2)

NOTE
The governor speed setting adjustments, particularly those which establish
the governor speed range versus the control air pressure range, are
mutually interactive and a change cannot be made to one end of the range
without also affecting the other end. For this reason, the entire adjustment
procedure should be performed in sequence whenever any change in the
low or high speed setting is necessary. It is preferable that speed
adjustments be made on a test stand, however, they may be made on the
prime mover if care is taken to avoid any possibility of overspeeding the
prime mover.

1. If governor is equipped with an optional solenoid or pressure actuated

shutdown device:
a. Solenoid type—must be energized if adjusted to shut down when de-
energized.
b. Pressure type—must be pressurized above shutdown point if adjusted
to shut down upon low pressure.

2. Turn the manual speed adjusting knob fully ccw (until clutch slips) to the
minimum speed position.

3. Initially position the high speed adjusting set screw (125, Figure 3-1) so that
upper end is flush with top of the T-shaped speed setting screw (123).

Figure 3-1. Exploded View of High Speed Adjustment

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Figure 3-2. Left Side View of Governor with Cover Removed

(Governor Shown has Load Control and Single Barrel Limiter)

4. Initially position the speed setting piston stop setscrew (48, Figure 3-3) so
that it projects 1/2 inch above top of the speed setting cylinder.

Figure 3-3. Exploded View of Speed Setting Cylinder

5. Adjust governor low speed setting as follows:

a. Turn on control air to the governor and adjust to the required minimum
pressure corresponding to the required low (idle) speed.
b. Turn speed adjusting nut (Figure 3-2) on speed setting screw as
required (ccw to increase) until the required low speed is reached at
minimum control air pressure.
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NOTE
Make certain the pneumatic low speed adjusting screw (109) is not
contacting stop pin (106) in the restoring lever and that the piston stop
setscrew (48) is not interfering with upward movement of the speed setting
piston.

6 Calibrate the governor speed range to the control air pressure range as
follows:
a. Slowly increase control air pressure toward the required maximum
value. Exercise care not to overspeed the prime mover.

NOTE
Make certain the maximum speed limiting valve adjusting screw (44, Figure
3-3) on speed setting piston rod is not contacting and’ prematurely
unseating the limiting check valve (43) in top of the speed setting cylinder.

b. If the required high speed is reached before control air pressure is

adjusted to the required maximum value, move the ball bearing pivot
bracket (fulcrum) (134, Figure 3-1) toward the speed setting cylinder to
decrease the governor speed range in relation to the control air
pressure range.
c. If control air pressure is adjusted to the required maximum value before
the required high speed is reached, move the ball bearing pivot away
from the speed setting cylinder to increase the governor speed range in
relation to the control air pressure range.
d. To adjust the ball bearing pivot, loosen uppermost screw in pivot
bracket on arm of the speed setting screw. Adjust position of bracket
(and ball bearing pivot) on arm by loosening the knurled nut on
appropriate side of bracket and tightening the opposite nut.

7. After every adjustment of the pivot bracket, the low speed setting must be
readjusted. Repeat steps 5 and 6 until the required low speed exactly
corresponds with the required minimum control air pressure and both high
speed and maximum control air pressure are reached simultaneously.
Speed must begin to increase instantly with any increase in control air
pressure above the minimum value.

8. Adjust control air pressure to the maximum value. Allow prime mover speed
to stabilize. Turn the limiting valve adjusting screw (44, Figure 3-3) cw until
prime mover speed just begins to drop, then back out 1/4 to 1/2 turn and
lock in position. This will prevent or limit accidental overspeeding of the
prime mover should the speed setting piston be moved past its high speed
position for any reason.

9. Reduce control air pressure to the minimum value.

10. Turn the piston stop setscrew (48, Figure 3-3) cw until it just contacts top of
the speed setting piston and then back out three full turns (3/32 inch/2.4
mm) and lock in position.

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NOTE
The piston stop setscrew is normally used to limit upward movement of the
speed setting piston during shutdown periods to 3/32 inch (2.4 mm) above
the low speed position of the piston. This allows the governor to open the
fuel control more quickly on start-up and therefore, minimize cranking time.

Some governor applications may require a low or minimum speed stop, in

which case the piston stop setscrew is used to limit upward movement of
the piston at the low or minimum speed point. Where this is done, the
governor cannot then be used to shut down the prime mover and some
means external to the governor must be provided for this purpose.

11. Lift the shutdown rod upward far enough to remove any end play (lost
motion) but not so far as to cause prime mover speed to drop below the low
speed setting. While holding the shutdown rod up, position shutdown nut on
the rod so that it is 0.050 inch (1.27 mm) above upper end of the fulcrum
block on the speed setting piston rod and lock in place with upper nut.

NOTE
The shutdown nuts are usually omitted where the governor application does
not require a shutdown capability. If the nuts have been included but
shutdown is not a requirement, make certain the nuts are positioned at top
of shutdown rod at maximum distance from the fulcrum block.

12. If the governor is to shut down the prime mover when control air is turned off
or accidentally interrupted, adjust the pneumatic low speed stop screw so
that it is 0.040 to 0.050 inch (1.02 to 1.27 mm) below stop pin in the
restoring lever at low speed. Turn off control air to the governor and allow
the prime mover to shut down. Readjust stop screw for 0.002 to 0.005 inch
(0.05 to 0.13 mm) clearance between head of screw and stop pin in the
restoring lever.

13. If the governor is to go to low speed when control air is turned off or
interrupted, adjust the pneumatic low speed stop screw so that the desired
speed is reached with no control air pressure. Speed should be at least 20
rpm below idle.

CAUTION
Loosen and tighten lock nut (108, Figure 3-4), to adjust the low speed stop
screw (109), only when the governor is stopped. Governor rotation, while
making this adjustment, causes the pilot valve plunger to bind in the pilot
valve bushing.

14. Adjust maximum speed setting for the manual speed setting knob as
follows:
a. Turn off control air to the governor. If the governor is adjusted to
shutdown upon interruption of control air, turn the manual speed
adjusting knob cw until prime mover speed increases slightly before
turning off control air.
b. Turn the manual speed knob cw until prime mover is running at high
speed.
c. Turn the high speed adjusting setscrew 125, Figure 3-1) in the speed
adjusting screw 123 cw until it just contacts the high speed stop pin. If
the setscrew is turned too far, prime mover speed will decrease.

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Figure 3-4. Exploded View of Low Speed Adjustment

15. Make certain to turn the manual speed adjusting knob fully ccw to the
minimum speed position before resuming normal operation under
pneumatic control.

Speed Droop Adjustment

Normally, the governor is adjusted at the factory for the speed droop specified by
the prime mover manufacturer. Prime mover characteristics or system
requirements may necessitate minor readjustment. To adjust, loosen the lock
screw and slide cam along slot in fulcrum pin (see Figure 3-5). Move the cam
lobe away from the fulcrum pin centerline toward power piston tailrod to increase
speed droop or toward the centerline to decrease the speed droop. When the
centerlines of the cam lobe and fulcrum pin coincide (“0” droop), the governor will
operate isochronously.

CAUTION
Do not move the cam past the “0” droop position as ‘negative’ droop will
occur (prime mover speed increases as the governor power piston moves
toward the maximum fuel or steam position). This will result in very unstable
governing action.

With the prime movers operating in parallel, the droop unit(s) must have
sufficient droop to prevent load interchanges between prime movers.

Oil or Water Pressure Failure Shutdown Devices

Refer to manual 36652, PG Automatic Safety Shutdowns and Alarms.

Overspeed-Trip Test Device

Refer to Chapter 7, Auxiliary Features and Devices.

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Figure 3-5. Schematic Diagram of the Speed Droop Linkage

Solenoid Operated Shutdown

Refer to Chapter 7, Auxiliary Features and Devices.

Field Adjustment of Angle Fuel Limiter Linkage

The following information applies only to the manifold pressure fuel limiter of the
type illustrated in Figure 3-6.

Some governors are equipped with a fuel limiter of the type illustrated in Figure
7-21. Since adjustment of this type of limiter is only possible on a test stand, no
instructions are provided in this manual. Complete Test stand adjustment
procedures are available in manual 36695, PG Manifold Air Pressure Bias Fuel
Limiter.

Figures 3-6 and 3-7 show various adjustments, and indicate the effect of each
adjustment.

It should be clearly understood that these are approximate since variations

inevitably exist between governors. Adjustment (C) is likely to show this variation
more than others due to its proximity to a linkage pivot pin. The graphs are
plotted as increments of tailrod travel, at point of fuel limit, per unit of adjustment
above and below the datum settings given for the particular governor.

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Figure 3-6. PGA Governor Fuel Limiter Linkage Adjustment

(Shown with Angle Fuel Limiter with Speed Setting Fuel Limiter)

Adjustment (A)
Adjusting this screw varies the angle of the charge pressure fuel limiter cam and
the slope of the fuel limiter characteristic.

After making use of this adjustment it is necessary to trim the base of the limiter
curve, by means of adjustment (C), in order to restore it to its original value. The
graph shows the relationship between increments of governor tailrod travel at
fuel limit against units of adjustment after both adjustments have been made.

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Adjustment (B)
This is the bellows datum adjusting screw. Its setting determines the manifold
charge pressure at which the fuel limiter piston begins to move downwards,
increasing the governor tailrod travel at which fuel limit occurs. Its effect is to
move the limiting characteristic sideways parallel with the charge pressure axis.

Adjustment (C)
Adjustment of this screw raises or lowers the entire manifold charge pressure
fuel limiting characteristic.

Adjustment (D)
This is the speed setting fuel limiter datum setting nut. Its adjustment raises or
lowers the entire limiting characteristic.

Adjustment (E)
Adjustment of the position of this linkage pivot pin in the slotted lever changes the
linkage ratio such that for a fixed advance in speed setting piston position, the
corresponding movement of governor power piston tailrod, at the point of fuel limit, may
be increased or decreased (the slope of the fuel limiting characteristic may be altered).

After making use of this adjustment it is necessary to trim the base of the limiter
curve, by means of adjustment (D), in order to restore it to its original level. The
graph shows the relationship between increments of governor tailrod travel at
fuel limit against units of adjustment, after both adjustments have been made.

Adjustment (F)
A constant fuel limit is held for all speeds below the speed setting at which this
screw contacts the lower limiter lever.

Adjustment of the screw varies the speed setting at which the sloping portion of
the limiting characteristic is reached. Its effect is to move the characteristic
sideways, parallel with the speed setting axis.

Adjustment (G)
This adjustment varies the level of the constant “fuel limit” at low speed settings referred
to under adjustment (F). It influences only this lower portion of the characteristic.

Figure 3-7. Graphic Effects of Fuel Limiter Adjustments

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Chapter 4.
Troubleshooting

Introduction
It is impossible to anticipate every kind of trouble that is encountered in the field.
This covers the most common troubles experienced. Poor governing may be due
to faulty governor performance, or it may be due to the governor attempting to
correct for faulty operation of the engine or turbine auxiliary equipment. The
effect of any auxiliary equipment on the overall control required of the governor
must also be considered.

WARNING
Be prepared to make an emergency shutdown when starting the engine,
turbine, or other type of prime mover, to protect against runaway or
overspeed with possible personal injury, loss of life, or property damage.

Oil
Governor oil level must be kept between the lines on the oil level gauge glass
with the unit operating. The correct level is at the joint line of the power case and
column—the upper line on the gauge glass—and no higher. Instructions given on
decals near the oil gauge should be strictly adhered to. Dirty oil causes
approximately 50% of all governor troubles. Use clean new or filtered oil.
Containers used to fill governors from bulk containers should be perfectly clean.
Oil contaminated with water breaks down rapidly, causes foaming and corrodes
internal governor parts.

Compensating Needle Valve

The compensating needle valve must be correctly adjusted with the governor
controlling the engine or turbine, even though the compensation may have been
previously adjusted at the factory or on governor test equipment. Although the
governor may appear to be operating satisfactorily because the unit runs at
constant speed without load, the governor still may not be correctly adjusted.

High overspeeds and low underspeeds, or slow return to speed, after a load
change or speed setting change, are some of the results of an incorrect setting of
the compensating needle valve.

Definitions
Use the chart on the following pages to determine the probable causes of faulty
operation, and to correct these troubles. Terms used in the chart are defined as
follows:

Hunt
A rhythmic variation of speed which can be eliminated by blocking governor
operation manually, but which will recur when returned to governor control.

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Surge
A rhythmic variation of speed, always of large magnitude, which can be
eliminated by blocking governor action manually and which will not recur when
returned to governor control, unless speed adjustment is changed or the load
changes.

Jiggle
A high frequency vibration of the governor fuel rod end (or terminal shaft) and
fuel linkage. Do not confuse this with normal controlling action of the governor.

Preliminary Inspection
Governor troubles are usually revealed in speed variations of the prime mover,
but it does not necessarily follow that such variations are caused by the
governor. When improper speed variations appear, the following procedure
should be performed.

1. Check the load to be sure the speed changes are not the result of load
changes beyond the capacity of the prime mover.

2. Check engine operation to be sure all cylinders are firing properly and that
the fuel injectors are in good operating condition and properly calibrated.

3. Check linkage between governor and fuel or steam control to be sure there
is no binding or excessive backlash.

4. Check setting of governor compensation needle valve.

5. Check operation of control air pressure transmitter.

6. Check governor oil pressure. A test port is provided in two sides of the
governor power case for this purpose.

7. The source of most troubles in any hydraulic governor stems from dirty oil.
Grit and other impurities can be introduced into the governor with the oil, or
form when the oil begins to breakdown (oxidize) or become sludgy. The
internal moving parts are continually lubricated by the oil within the unit.
Valves, pistons and plungers will stick and even “freeze” in their bores, due
to excessive wear caused by grit and impurities in the oil. If this is the case
erratic operation and poor response can be corrected by flushing the unit
with fuel oil or kerosene. The use of commercial solvents is not
recommended as they may damage seals or gaskets.

Change the oil and flush the governor twice a year if possible. Remove the
cover, open the drain cock and drain out the old oil. Flush the governor by
filling it with fuel oil, and with the engine running at low speed, cycle the
governor. Cycle the governor by opening the needle valve two or three
turns. Let the governor hunt for a minute or two and then stop the engine
and drain the governor. Flush the governor once again. Fill the governor
with oil, pouring it over all the internal parts that are visible. Start the engine
and reset the compensation needle valve.

8. Check drive to governor for any evidence of misalignment, roughness,

excessive backlash, etc.

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Table 4-1. Troubleshooting

Trouble Cause Correction

1. Engine hunts A. Needle valve adjustment incorrect. Adjust needle valve as described in governor
or surges. manual.
B. Buffer springs too light. This may Install heavier buffer springs (consult
occur on a new Installation—or on an old Woodward).
installation as a result of a radical change
in load conditions.
C. Lost motion in engine linkage, fuel Repair linkage, fuel pumps, or gas valve.
pumps, or gas valve.
D. Binding in engine linkage, fuel Repair and re-align linkage, fuel pumps or gas
pumps, or gas valve. valve.
E. Governor stroke too short. This Redesign or rework the fuel linkage to require
may occur on a new installation. Should more governor stroke. (Consult manufacturer
be at least 50% of total governor travel of engine and Woodward).
between idle and full load.
F. Low oil level. No harm will be done Add oil slowly to the correct level in gauge.
if top of oil is still visible in gauge glass.
G. Dirty oil or foaming oil in governor. Drain governor oil, flush governor to clean,
and refill with proper clean oil. Bleed air and
adjust the needle valve as described in
governor manual.
H. Governor worn or not correctly Try spare governor or repair and adjust
adjusted. governor.
a. Check flyweight pins and bearings for
wear.
b. Check flyweight toes for wear and/or flat
spots.
c. Check flyweight head thrust bearing,
also centering bearing.
d. Pilot valve plunger may be sticking.
Clean and polish if necessary.
CAUTION
Do not break corners of control
land.
e. Check vertical adjustment of pilot valve
plunger and correct if necessary.
f. Clean and polish all moving parts to
ensure smooth and free operation.
I. Spring too weak in telescopic link. Install heavier spring so that link stays solid at
all times.
J. Governor not suitable for engine. Consult Woodward.
2. Fuel pump A. Low oil pressure in governor. a. Check governor pump gears and gear
racks do not open pockets for excessive wear. No correction
quickly when except to replace worn parts.
cranking engine. b. Flush governor and refill with clean oil to
remove dirt in pump check valves.
c. Examine pump check valves. If not
seating tight, install new ones.
B. Cranking speed too low. Install a booster servomotor (consult
Woodward).
C. Booster servomotor (if used) not a. Check action of automatic air starting
functioning properly. valve.
b. Check air and oil connections.
D. Solenoid shutdown not wired Check wiring for the de-energize to shutdown
properly. type. A small voltage must be applied for
starting.
E. Shutdown nuts not adjusted Loosen nuts and start engine. Readjust nuts
correctly. for proper clearance at idle.
F. Speed setting or manifold pressure Increase maximum starting fuel. Consult
fuel limiter set too low. engine manufacturer for correct settings.

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Trouble Cause Correction

3. Jiggle at A. Rough engine drive. Inspect drive mechanism:
governor rod end or a. Check alignment of gears.
terminal shaft. b. Inspect for rough gear teeth, eccentric
gears, or excessive backlash in gear train.
c. Check gear keys and nuts or set screws
holding drive gears to shafts.
d. Tighten chain between crankshaft and
camshaft (if used).
e. Check engine vibration dampener (if
used).
f. If governor has serrated drive shaft
check for wear of shaft and serrated coupling.
B. Failure of flexible drive in flyweight Remove, disassemble and clean flyweight
head. head parts.

Check spring and install new spring coupling

assembly if necessary. Center the coupling
for equal travel in opposite directions.
C. Governor not bolted down evenly Loosen screws, disconnect fuel linkage and
on engine mounting pad. turn governor 45° cw and ccw on its mounting
pad a few times. Tighten screws.
4. Load does not A. Droop setting too low on one or a. Check if governor travel is at least 50%
divide properly more units. of total travel. If necessary increase governor
between connect- travel by shortening terminal shaft lever.
ed units for ship b. Adjust droop on each unit until desired
propulsion or division of load is obtained.
similar type c. Increasing droop results in the unit
installation. All units taking a smaller share of load changes.
on droop. d. Decreasing droop results in the unit
taking a larger share of load changes.
B. Speed settings of the governors are a. Check control air pressures at both
not the same. governors with accurate pressure gauges.
b. Check if both manual speed setting
knobs are at minimum.
c. If the load unbalance between the
engines is a constant value correct by
resetting base speed setting nut (125). Turn
cw to decrease and vice versa.
d. If load unbalance moves from one
engine to the other when changing speed
from minimum to maximum readjust pivot
bracket (134).
5. Engine is slow to A. Incorrect buffer springs in governor. Install correct buffer springs (consult
recover from a Woodward).
speed deviation B. Governor oil pressure is low. See item 2A of this table.
resulting from a C. Fuel supply restricted. Clean fuel filters and fuel supply lines.
change in load or D. Engine may be overloaded. Reduce the load.
slow to respond to E. Type PG governors with pneumatic- Consult Woodward. Changes in field may
a change in speed hydraulic speed control are designed to require services of a governor engineering
setting. increase speed setting slowly. If this is specialist.
objectionable, special parts can be
supplied to obtain faster action.
F. Supercharger does not come to new No simple field correction. Consult engine
speed quickly to supply sufficient air to manufacturer and Woodward Governor
burn the added fuel. Company or overhaul the supercharger.

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6. Engine does A. Fuel racks do not open far enough. a. Check fuel pump stops and adjust as
not pick up rated necessary.
full load. b. Check linkage between governor and
fuel pumps and adjust if necessary.
c. Certain special PG governors are
equipped with a load limiting device, and the
governor may be against the load limit.
Adjustment may be made, if considered
advisable.
d. Oil pressure may be too low, see item
2A of this table.
B. Fuel supply restricted. See item 7C of this table.
C. Supercharger does not supply Overhaul supercharger.
sufficient air.
D. Slipping clutch (if used) between See clutch instruction manual.
engine and driven load.
7. Engine does A. Low control air pressure. Check pneumatic transmitter and air lines.
not reach full speed B. Maximum speed stop too low. At maximum control air pressure stop screw
and full load. (46) should not touch ball check (52).
C. Minimum and maximum speed too Raise level by readjusting base speed setting
low. nut (125) ccw.
D. Maximum speed too low only. Readjust pivot bracket (134).
E. Leaking bellows. Install new bellows (118).
F. Governor at end of travel (position a. Check fuel linkage adjustment.
10). b. Check fuel supply and filters.
G. Speed setting or manifold pressure Readjust settings A–G. (Consult engine
fuel limiter set too low. manufacturer).
H. Propeller too large. Consult shipyard.
8. Load Resonant condition between natural Consult engine manufacturer. Changing
oscillates between frequency of system and .5 order engine governor characteristics may attenuate the
geared engines. torsional. oscillations. It may be necessary to install
Both governors are stiffer couplings or couplings with more
hunting. damping.
9. Engine A. Governor too slow. Adjust needle valve for highest opening.
overspeeds on Install lighter buffer springs, if possible.
starting B. Speed setting too high. Decrease starting speed setting.
C. Governor admits too much fuel for a. Limit travel of booster servomotor.
starting. b. Readjust speed setting or manifold
pressure torque limiter (consult engine
manufacturer).
D. Compensation bypass retarded. Install short buffer piston.
10. Engine stalls A. Governor too slow. Adjust needle valve for maximum opening.
on deceleration to Install lighter buffer spring. Try shorter buffer
minimum speed. piston.
B. Minimum speed too low. Raise minimum speed.
C. Compensation not being cut-off at Consult Woodward to check how governor is
idle. built.

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Chapter 5.
Principles of Operation

Introduction
For purposes of description, the PGA governor consists of three major sections;
a basic governor section, a speed setting section, and a speed droop linkage. A
schematic diagram (Figure 5-1) provides a visual means of understanding the
operation of the governor.

Basic Governor
The basic governor consists of an oil pump, two accumulators, a speeder spring,
a flyweight head assembly, a thrust bearing, a pilot valve plunger, a rotating
bushing, a buffer compensation system, and a power cylinder.

The governor drive shaft passes through the governor base and engages the
rotating bushing. The oil pump drive gear is an integral part of the bushing. The
pump supplies pressure oil for operation of the basic governor section, the speed
setting section, and all other auxiliary features or devices except applications
using a remote load regulator where engine oil is supplied to the load control
system. The accumulators provide a reservoir of pressurized oil and the relief
valve bypasses excess oil to the governor sump.

Where accumulator pressure exceeds 100 psi (690 kPa), a pressure reducing
valve is fitted to the main power case. This reduces pressure of the oil supplied
to the speed setting mechanism and auxiliary devices. Duplicate suction and
discharge check valves at the pump permit either cw or ccw rotation of the
governor without modification or change to the governor.

NOTE
Some governors are plugged to limit rotation to one direction only and are
not equipped with check valves.

Operation of Basic PGA

Ballhead and Bushing
The upper end of the rotating bushing engages the flyweight head assembly and
provides a direct drive from the prime mover to the flyweights. The thrust bearing
translates the in-out movement of the flyweights to an up-down movement of the
pilot valve plunger while allowing the plunger to remain stationary with respect to
the rotating flyweights. The relative motion between the bushing and plunger also
minimizes static friction. Two styles of flyweight head assemblies are available.
The exact style used depends on the type of drive train to the governor. A solid
head is used when the drive is relatively free of torsion vibrations. A spring-driven
oil-damped ballhead assembly is used to attenuate objectionable levels of
torsional vibration which may be imparted to the governor from the prime mover.
These vibrations may originate from a source other than the drive itself but reach
the governor through the drive connection. Unless minimized or eliminated, these
vibrations are sensed as speed changes and the governor continually adjusts the
fuel control in an attempt to maintain a constant speed.

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Pilot Valve Plunger
Flyweight centrifugal force tends to lift the plunger while speeder spring force
tends to lower the plunger. The greater of two opposing forces moves the pilot
valve plunger up or down. When the prime mover is on-speed at any speed
setting, these forces are equal and the flyweights assume a vertical position. In
this position, the control land on the pilot valve plunger is centered over the
regulating port in the rotating bushing. No oil, other than leakage make-up, flows
to or from the buffer compensation system or power cylinder. A change in either
of these two forces moves the plunger from its centered position.

The plunger is lowered:

1. When the governor speed setting is unchanged but an additional load slows
the prime mover and governor (thereby decreasing flyweight centrifugal
force).

2. When the prime mover speed is unchanged but speeder spring force is
increased to raise the governor speed setting.

Similarly, the pilot valve plunger is raised when:

1. The governor speed setting is unchanged but load is removed from the
prime mover causing an increase in prime mover and governor speed (and
hence, an increase in flyweight centrifugal force).

2. The prime mover speed is unchanged but speeder spring force is reduced
to lower the governor speed setting.

When the plunger is lowered (an underspeed condition), pressure oil is directed
into the buffer compensation system and power cylinder to raise the power piston
and increase fuel or steam. When lifted (an overspeed condition), oil is permitted
to drain from these areas to sump and the power piston moves downward to
decrease fuel or steam.

Buffer Compensation System

The buffer piston, springs, and needle valve in the hydraulic circuits between the
pilot valve plunger and power cylinder make up the buffer compensation system.
This system stabilizes the governing action by minimizing over or undershoot
following a change in governor speed setting, or a change in load on the prime
mover. It establishes a temporary negative feedback signal (temporary droop) in
the form of a pressure differential which is applied across the compensation land
of the pilot valve plunger. The flow of oil into or out of the buffer system displaces
the buffer piston in the direction of flow. This movement increases the loading on
one spring while decreasing the other and creates a slight difference in the
pressures on either side of the piston with the higher pressure on the side
opposite the spring being compressed. These pressures are transmitted to
opposite sides of the plunger compensation land and produce a net force,
upward or downward, which assists in re-centering the plunger whenever a fuel
or steam correction is made.

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Speed Setting or Load Increase
Increasing the speed setting or increasing load on the prime mover at a given
speed setting have an identical effect. In either case, the flyweights move inward
(underspeed) due to either the increase in speeder spring force or to the
decrease in centrifugal force caused by the decrease in prime mover speed as
load is added. The movement of the flyweights is translated into a downward
movement of the pilot valve plunger. This directs pressure oil into the buffer
system, causing the buffer piston to move toward the power cylinder. The oil
displaced by the movement of the buffer piston forces the power piston to move
upward in the increase direction. The oil pressures on either side of the buffer
piston are simultaneously transmitted to opposite sides of the plunger
compensation land with the higher pressure on the lower side. This pressure
differential is proportional to buffer piston displacement which, in turn, is
determined by the buffer spring rate, rate of power piston travel, and needle
valve setting. The new upward force produced is added to flyweight force and
assists in restoring the balance of forces and re-centering the pilot valve plunger
slightly before the prime mover has fully accelerated. In effect, this enables the
governor to cut off the additional fuel needed for acceleration by stopping the
power piston when it has reached a point corresponding to that amount of fuel or
steam required for steady state operation at the new higher speed or load. As the
prime mover continues to accelerate toward the set speed, the compensation
force is gradually dissipated to offset the continuing increase in flyweight force.
This is done by equalizing the pressures on each side of the compensation land
through the needle valve at a rate proportional to the continued rate of
acceleration. If the rate of dissipation is the same as the rate of increase in
flyweight force, the pressure differential is reduced to zero at the instant flyweight
force becomes exactly equal to speeder spring force. This minimizes speed
overshoot and permits the governor to quickly re-establish stable operation. The
needle valve setting determines the rate at which the differential pressure is
dissipated and allows the governor to be “matched” to the characteristics of the
prime mover and its load. The compressed buffer spring returns the buffer piston
to its centered position as the pressure differential is dissipated.

Whenever large changes in speed setting or load are made, the buffer piston
moves far enough to uncover a bypass port in the buffer cylinder. The pressure
differential across the buffer piston is restricted to some maximum value, and oil
is to flow directly to the power cylinder. The power piston responds quickly to
large changes in speed setting or load. Since the pressure differential across the
compensating land is restricted, the prime mover may overshoot or undershoot
slightly more than normal.

Speed Setting or Load Decrease

Decreasing the speed setting or decreasing load on the prime mover at a given
speed setting are also identical in effect and cause a reverse action to that
described above. The flyweights move outward (overspeed), lifting the pilot valve
plunger and allowing oil to drain from the buffer compensation system. The buffer
piston moves away from the power cylinder, permitting oil to drain from the area
under the power piston which then moves downward in the decrease direction.
The differential pressures acting across the compensation land produce a net
downward force tending to assist the speeder spring in re-centering the pilot
valve plunger slightly before the prime mover has fully decelerated. Power piston
movement is stopped when it has reached a point corresponding to that amount
of fuel or steam required for steady state operation at the new lower speed or
load. Dissipation of the compensation force occurs in the same manner as
previously described and, in this instance, minimizes speed undershoot.

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With large decreases in speed or load, the power piston moves to the “no fuel”
position and blocks the compensation oil passage between the power cylinder
and needle valve. This prevents normal equalization of the compensation
pressures. The buffer piston is held off center and the level of the pressure
transmitted to the upper side of the plunger compensation land is increased. The
increased pressure differential, added to the effect of the speeder spring,
temporarily increases the governor speed setting. The governor begins
corrective action as soon as prime mover speed drops below the temporary
speed setting. This starts the power piston upward to restore the fuel or steam
supply in sufficient time to prevent a large underspeed transient. The above
action is sometimes referred to as “compensation cutoff”. When the upward
movement of the power piston again uncovers the compensation oil passage,
normal compensating action resumes and stabilizes prime mover speed at the
actual speed setting of the governor.

Speed Setting Section

The speed setting section (Figure 5-1) consists of a bellows housed within a
pressure chamber, a hydraulic speed setting pilot valve (pilot valve plunger and
rotating bushing), a single-acting spring-return speed setting hydraulic cylinder, a
restoring linkage for re-centering the pilot valve plunger, and a manual speed
setting mechanism.

The governor speed setting is directly proportional to control air pressure (speed
setting increases as air pressure increases). An increase in control air pressure
causes the bellows to contract and move the pilot valve plunger downward
(increase speed).

The speed at which the governor controls is determined by the force exerted on
the toes of the flyweights by the speeder spring in the basic governor section.
Speeder spring force is determined by the position of the piston in the speed
setting cylinder. The position of the piston, in turn, is determined by the volume of
oil trapped in the area above the piston. The direction and rate of oil flow into or
out of this area is controlled by the speed setting pilot valve plunger which is
mechanically linked to the bellows. If the plunger is moved downward,
uncovering the upper edge of a metering port in the bushing, pressure oil is
allowed to flow into the speed setting cylinder. This displaces the piston
downward, further increasing speeder spring tension and increasing the speed
setting. If the plunger is moved upward, uncovering the lower edge of the
metering port, oil is permitted to drain from the cylinder. This allows the piston
spring to raise the piston, decreasing speeder spring force and lowering the
speed setting.

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The rate of movement of the speed setting piston over its full downward stroke
(idle to maximum speed) is retarded to occur over some specific time interval.
This is done by admitting governor pressure oil into the rotating bushing through
an orifice which registers with the main supply port once in every revolution of
the bushing. This reduces the rate at which oil is supplied to the control port in
the bushing and therefore, the rate of oil flow to the speed setting cylinder. The
diameter of the orifice determines the specific time interval which may be
anywhere within a nominal range of 1 to 50 seconds. Therefore, the rate at which
the speed setting may be increased is restricted under all conditions of operation.
The longer rates are generally used with turbo-supercharged units to permit the
supercharger to accelerate with the engine. The rate of movement of the power
piston over its full upward stroke (maximum to idle speed) is also restricted on
turbo-supercharged units to prevent compressor surge during decelerations. This
timing may be anywhere within a nominal range of 1 to 15 seconds. In these
cases, the speed setting pilot valve plunger has an additional land (not
illustrated) which covers the drain port in the bushing. A vertical slot in the drain
land registers with a second orifice in the rotating bushing once each revolution.
This restricts the rate at which the oil is allowed to drain from the speed setting
cylinder. The width of the slot in the drain land determines the length of time the
drain port (orifice) is open during each revolution and therefore the specific
deceleration time interval.

Direct Pneumatic Operation

NOTE
The manual speed setting knob must be turned fully ccw to raise the manual
speed setting screw to its uppermost (minimum or low speed) position
during pneumatic operation, If the speed setting screw (knob) is in any
position other than minimum speed, it will, in effect, raise the pneumatic low
speed setting of the governor and prevent normal pneumatic operation at
speed below this setting.

The bellows and restoring spring comprise a force-balance system which is

mechanically connected to the speed setting pilot valve plunger through a
C-shaped link. Control air pressure acting externally on the bellows exerts a
downward force on the lower leg of the C-shaped link. The restoring spring
connected to the upper leg of the link exerts an opposing upward force. Except
during a speed setting change, the downward force of the air pressure acting
upon the bellows exactly counterbalances the upward force of the restoring
spring. With these forces in ‘balance’, the control land on the pilot valve plunger
covers the metering port in the bushing and no oil, other than leakage, can flow
into or out of the speed setting cylinder. A change in control air pressure disturbs
this balance and results in a speed setting change.

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With an increase in control air pressure (increase speed setting), the force acting
on the bellows becomes greater than the restoring spring force and the bellows
contracts in a downward direction. This pushes the C-shaped link downward and
lowers the pilot valve plunger. Intermittent pressure oil then flows into the speed
setting cylinder, forcing the piston downward to further compress the speeder
spring and thereby increase the governor speed setting. As the piston moves
downward, the restoring lever attached at the right end to the upper end of the
piston rod pivots cw about an adjustable ball bearing fulcrum on the extended
arm of the manual speed setting screw. The left end of the lever is connected to
the restoring spring and a loading spring. The cw movement of the lever causes
a proportional increase in restoring spring force which, acting through the link,
gradually expands the bellows to its original length while simultaneously lifting
the plunger. When the net increase in restoring spring upward force equals the
increase in downward force resulting from the increase in control air pressure,
the bellows and plunger is re-centered (restored) with the plunger control land
covering the metering port in the bushing. This stops the flow of oil into the speed
setting cylinder, halting downward movement of the piston at the instant speeder
spring force reaches its new higher value corresponding to that higher control air
pressure. The loading spring ‘loads’ the restoring lever to maintain positive
contact between the lever and ball bearing fulcrum at all times.

With a decrease in control air pressure (decrease speed setting), the force acting
on the bellows becomes less than the restoring spring force and the bellows
expands in an upward direction. This allows the restoring spring to lift the C-
shaped link and pilot valve plunger. As oil drains from the speed setting cylinder
the piston rises, decreasing speeder spring force and the governor speed
setting. As the piston rises, the restoring lever pivots in a ccw direction,
proportionally reducing restoring spring force. The bellows gradually contracts to
its original length and simultaneously lowers the plunger. A decrease in control
air pressure decreases the downward pressure of the bellows. When the upward
force of the restoring spring equals the downward force of the bellows, the
control land of the speed setting pilot valve plunger centers the metering port in
the bushing. This stops oil drainage from the speed setting cylinder, halting
upward movement of the piston at the instant the speeder spring force reaches
its new lower value corresponding to the lower control air pressure.

The ratio of change in restoring spring force for a given movement of the speed
setting piston is determined by the distance between the ball bearing fulcrum and
the point at which the restoring lever is attached to the piston rod. Shortening this
distance decreases the governor speed range for a given control air pressure
range; lengthening this distance increases the speed range for a given air
pressure range.

Some applications may require that the governor be adjusted to go to low speed
upon intentional or accidental interruption of control air pressure or when control
air pressure drops below the required minimum value. In these instances, the
pneumatic low speed adjusting screw is set to contact a stop pin projecting from
the restoring lever when control air pressure and prime mover speed are at their
normal minimum values. If control air pressure is lost or reduced below the
minimum value, the restoring spring raises the speed setting pilot valve plunger
until the low speed adjusting screw contacts the stop pin in the restoring lever.
As the speed setting piston moves upward, the stop pin in the restoring lever
simultaneously pushes downward on the pneumatic low speed adjusting screw
re-centering the speed setting pilot valve plunger at the moment the piston
reaches its low speed position. Governors set to go to low speed upon loss of
control air pressure are usually equipped with an auxiliary shutdown device.

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If the governor is adjusted to go to shutdown upon loss of control air pressure,
the pneumatic low speed adjusting screw is set so that a definite clearance exists
between it and the stop pin in the restoring lever when the control air pressure is
reduced to zero and the governor is shut down. In this case, should control air
pressure be interrupted or reduced below the minimum value, the movement of
the restoring lever as the speed setting piston moves upward does not tend to re-
center the speed setting pilot valve plunger. Therefore, the piston continues to
move upward past the low speed position to the shutdown position.

Normal Shutdown
The shutdown device consists of a shutdown rod which projects upward through
the center of the speed setting piston rod and is attached to the top of the main
pilot valve plunger in the basic governor section. Two nuts on the upper end of
the shutdown rod complete the device. When control air pressure is turned off
the speed setting piston moves upward past its normal low speed position. After
a movement of 1/16-inch, the fulcrum block on the end of the piston rod contacts
the lower (shutdown) nut, lifting the shutdown rod and pilot valve plunger. Oil
drains from the power cylinder, and the power piston moves downward to the
zero fuel or steam position. Some governor applications may require that the
speed setting piston stop be used as a positive low speed stop. In such cases,
the shutdown nuts are usually omitted since the governor cannot be used or
adapted to shutdown the prime mover and some shutdown method external to
the governor must be provided.

Manual Speed Setting Mechanism

The manual speed setting mechanism consists of a knob and friction clutch, a
leadscrew and nut linked to a sliding collar, a speed adjusting nut, high speed
adjusting setscrew and stop pin, and a T-shaped manual speed setting screw
with a ball bearing fulcrum. The knob can be used to adjust the speed setting to
any point within the normal speed range when control air pressure is not
available or its use is not desired.

Manual Operation
With no control air pressure, the pneumatic low speed adjusting screw is held
against the stop pin in the restoring lever by the restoring spring. The restoring
lever is directly connected, through the C-shaped link, to the speed setting pilot
valve plunger. Turning the knob cw (increase speed setting) causes the
leadscrew nut to move outward and lower the sliding collar under the speed
adjusting nut on the vertical shaft of the speed setting screw. This allows the
loading spring to move the speed setting screw (and ball bearing fulcrum)
downward with the collar until the high speed adjusting setscrew contacts the
high speed stop pin.

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As the speed setting screw moves downward to a new position, the left end of
the restoring lever, pulled downward by the loading spring, pushes downward on
the pneumatic low speed adjusting screw and link, uncentering the speed setting
pilot valve plunger. Pressurized oil flows into the speed setting cylinder and
forces the piston downward, increasing the speed setting. The movement of the
piston causes a cw rotation of the restoring lever. Since the pneumatic low speed
adjusting screw is held against the stop pin in the restoring lever by the restoring
spring, the speed setting pilot valve plunger is lifted upward as the lever rotates
until the plunger is again re-centered at the instant the new higher speed position
is attained by the piston.

Turning the knob ccw (decrease speed setting) causes the leadscrew nut to
move inward and raise the sliding collar under the speed adjusting nut. This lifts
the speed setting screw (and ball bearing fulcrum) upward, raising the left end of
the restoring lever and thereby lifting the speed setting pilot valve plunger above
its centered position. As oil drains from the speed setting cylinder, the piston
moves upward, decreasing the speed setting. The ccw movement of the
restoring lever re-centers the plunger at the instant the new lower speed position
is attained by the piston.

Maximum Speed Limiting Valve

The maximum speed limiting valve is a check valve located in the top of the
speed setting cylinder. A limiting valve adjusting screw in a lug on the rod of the
speed setting piston unseats the valve whenever the piston reaches the
maximum speed position (approximately 5 rpm above the normal high speed
rpm). With the valve unseated, excess oil tending to increase the speed setting
beyond the maximum speed set point is released to sump. The valve is effective
whether the speed setting is changed pneumatically or manually.

Piston Stop Setscrew

The piston stop setscrew limits upward travel of the speed setting piston at
shutdown to 3/32 inch (2.4 mm) above the low speed position of the piston. The
cranking time required when the prime mover is restarted is minimized since a
lesser volume of oil is required to move the piston downward to the low speed
position.

Temperature Compensation
In early model governors, a bi-metal strip incorporated in the restoring lever
compensated for differential expansion and changes in spring rates due to
temperature variations. In late model governors, a temperature compensated
(reverse modulus) speeder spring is used in place of the bimetal strip. The
governor speed settings are better stabilized and drifting, due to changes in
ambient and/or operating temperatures are minimized.

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Speed Droop Linkage

Description
Speed droop is a governor feature which allows the prime mover to run at a
proportionally lower speed as load is increased while at the same time it
increases fuel, compensating for the additional load. Speed droop increases
initial stability of the governor and permits division and balancing of loads
between prime movers operated in tandem to drive a common shaft. Speed
droop is defined as the proportional decrease in speed which occurs as the
governor power piston moves from the minimum to the maximum fuel or steam
position. It is normally expressed as the difference in rpm from no-load to full-
load as a percentage of maximum rated speed.

Operation
The linkage automatically changes the governor speed setting by reducing
speeder spring force a slight amount as a function of power piston travel in the
increase direction. Conversely, it increases speeder spring force as the piston
moves in the decrease direction. It consists of a fulcrum block attached to the
upper end of the speed setting piston rod, a lever and fulcrum pin assembly
connected between the fulcrum block and power piston tailrod, an adjustable
cam attached to the fulcrum pin, and a moveable plunger housed within the
speed setting piston rod. The movement of the power piston, transmitted through
the lever assembly causes a rotational movement of the cam which contacts the
top of the plunger. This, in turn, causes an upward (or downward) movement of
the plunger which rests on top of the speeder spring.

The position of the cam lobe with respect to the centerline of the fulcrum pin
determines the proportion of lever movement transmitted to the plunger. When
the centerline is common to both pin and cam lobe, no movement is transmitted
to the plunger. With such a setting (0 droop), the governor attempts to maintain
the set speed regardless of load (isochronous operation). If the lobe of the cam is
positioned at increasing distances from the centerline of the fulcrum pin, an
increasing proportion of lever movement is transmitted to the plunger (droop
operation). The exact position of the cam is determined by the prime mover
characteristics and the share of the load to be carried by that prime mover. The
cam must never be positioned on the opposite side of the fulcrum pin centerline
(toward the pneumatic receiver) as “negative” droop (speed increases with
movement of the power piston in the increase direction) occurs and results in
unstable operation.

Power Cylinders
12 ft-lb (16 J)
All power cylinder assemblies operate under the same basic principle, with a
reciprocating (push-pull) motion. Power cylinder assemblies with a rotary
terminal shaft are available as an alternate, depending upon the installation
requirements. In the arrangement shown in Figure 5-2, the oil needed to move
the power piston in the increase fuel direction is obtained when the governor pilot
valve plunger is lowered below its centered or balanced position. The opened
port admits pressure oil to the buffer piston area, moving the buffer piston,
transferring an equal volume of oil to the power cylinder, and forcing the power
piston to move in the direction to increase fuel to the prime mover.

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To move the power piston in the decrease fuel direction, the governor pilot valve
plunger is raised above its centered position. The trapped oil in the power
cylinder is released to the sump and the power spring forces the power piston in
the decrease fuel direction.

29 ft-lb (39 J) (Rotary Output)

With rotary output power cylinders, the linear motion is converted to a rotary
motion. This power servo (Figure 5-3) “pulls” to increase fuel to the prime mover.
The oil needed to move the power piston is obtained when the governor pilot
valve plunger is lowered below its centered or balanced position. The open port
admits pressure oil to the buffer piston area, moving the buffer piston,
transferring an equal volume of oil to the power cylinder and forcing the power
piston to move in the direction to increase fuel to the prime mover.

To move the power piston in the decrease fuel direction, the pilot valve plunger is
raised above its centered position. When the trapped oil below the power piston
is released to the sump, the pump pressure forces the piston in the decrease
direction.

Compensation Cutoff
With large decreases in speed setting, or large load decrease, the power piston
moves to the “no fuel” position and blocks the compensation oil passage
between the power cylinder and needle valve to prevent normal equalization of
the compensation pressures. This holds the buffer piston off center and
increases the level of the pressure transmitted to the upper side of the plunger
compensation land. The increased pressure differential,- added to the effect of
the speeder spring, temporarily increases the governor speed setting. The
governor begins corrective action as soon as engine speed drops below the
temporary speed setting and starts the power piston upward to restore the fuel
supply in sufficient time to prevent a large underspeed transient. The above
action is referred to as “compensation cutoff”. When the upward movement of the
power piston again uncovers the compensation oil passage, normal
compensating action is resumed and engine speed is stabilized at the actual
speed setting of the governor.

NOTE
Due to the location of the compensation cutoff port in the power cylinder wall, the
governor/fuel rack linkage must be adjusted so that the power piston “gap” does
not exceed 1-1/32 inches (26.2 mm) at idle-speed no-load, or less than 4° from
minimum fuel.

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Figure 5-1. Schematic Diagram of PGA with Direct Bellows

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Figure 5-2. Schematic Diagram of 12 ft-lb Spring Loaded Power Cylinder

Figure 5-3. Schematic Diagram of 29 ft-lb Differential Power Cylinder (Linear or

Rotary Output)

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Chapter 6.
Replacement Parts

Replacement Parts Information

This chapter provides replacement parts information for the PGA marine
governor. When ordering replacement parts, include the following information:
• Governor serial number and part number shown on nameplate
• Manual number (this is manual 36604)
• Parts reference number in parts list and description of part or part name

WARNING
Be prepared to make an emergency shutdown when starting the engine,
turbine, or other type of prime mover, to protect against runaway or
overspeed with possible personal injury, loss of life, or property damage.

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Parts List for Figure 6-1

Ref. No. Part Name ................................ Quantity Ref. No. Part Name ................................ Quantity
36604-1 Screw, hex. hd., drilled, 5/16-24 x 6-1/4 .2 36604-51 Speed setting piston .............................. 1
36604-2 Plain washer, 5/16 x 1/2 x 1/32 ..............2 36604-52 Speed droop plunger ............................. 1
36604-3 Oil filler cup (press-fit) ............................1 36604-53 Speed setting piston return spring ......... 1
36604-4 Cover dowel bushing (press-fit)..............2 36604-54 Power piston fulcrum (used
36604-5 Drive screw, #2 x 3/16............................4 without speed droop) ............................. 1
36604-6 Nameplate..............................................1 36604-55 Indicator plate ........................................ 1
36604-7 Cover......................................................1 36604-56 Washer .................................................. 1
36604-8 Cover gasket ..........................................1 36604-57 Screw..................................................... 1
36604-9 Screw, soc. hd., 5-40 x 1/2.....................1 36604-58 Hex hd. screw, 0.3 125-24 x 4.9688 ...... 4
36604-10 Lockwasher, split, #5..............................1 36604-59 Split Iockwasher, 0.3125........................ 4
36604-11 Screw, soc. hd., 1/4-28 x 2.....................1 36604-60 Plain washer, 0.3125 ............................. 4
36604-12 Screw, soc. hd., 1/4-28 x 1-1/4...............1 36604-61 Column sub-assy. (includes item 94) ..... 1
36604-13 Lock washer, split, 1/4............................2 36604-62 O-ring, 0.375.......................................... 1
36604-14 Pneumatic receiver assembly 36604-63 By-pass hole plug .................................. 1
(see Figure 6-2)......................................1 36604-64 O-ring, 0.375.......................................... 1
36604-15 Cap screw, 0.250-28 x 0-.750 ................1 36604-65 Plug ....................................................... 1
36604-16 Regulating bushing retainer spring.........1 36604-66 Inner plug............................................... 1
36604-17 Retainer spring collar .............................1 36604-67 Soc. hd. pipe plug 0.125 ................... A.R.
36604-18 Washer, 0.328 x 0.562 x 0.064 thick ......1 36604-68 Standard power case assy. illustrated
36604-19 Regulating bushing retainer ...................1 (see Figure 6-3) ..................................... 1
36604-20 Retainer screw .......................................1 36604-69 O-ring..................................................... 1
36604-21 Washer. 0.265 x 0.500 x 0.032 thick ......1 36604-70 Gasket (column to power case) ............. 1
36604-22 Regulating bushing.................................1 36604-71 Drive gear bearing stud (press-fit) ......... 1
36604-23 Spacer....................................................1 36604-72 Speed setting bushing drive gear........... 1
36604-24 Thrust bearing ........................................1 36604-73 Spring check plug .................................. 1
36604-25 Pilot valve plunger (speed setting) .........1 36604-74 Gasket ................................................... 1
36604-26 Rotating bushing (SS PV plunger)..........1 36604-75 Column side plate .................................. 1
36604-27 Plug (press-fit)........................................1 36604-76 Screw................................................... 10
36604-28 Loading spring (SS bushing) ..................1 36604-77 Lockwasher.......................................... 10
36604-29 Nut .........................................................1 36604-78 Base ...................................................... 1
36604-30 Nut .........................................................1 36604-79 Hex hd. screw, 0.3125-18 x 1 ................ 4
36604-31 Droop plunger cap..................................1 36604-80 Lockwasher, 0.3125............................... 4
36604-32 Power piston fulcrum assembly..............1 36604-81 Oil seal................................................... 1
36604-33 Speed droop cam ...................................1 36604-82 Gasket (power cylinder to power case) .. 1
36604-34 Nut .........................................................1 36604-83 Soc. hd. screw 0375-16 x 1 ................... 4
36604-35 Screw .....................................................1 36604-84 Lockwasher, 0375.................................. 4
36604-36 Washer...................................................1 36604-85 12 ft-lb., spring-return, linear output,
36604-37 Droop lever assembly.............................1 power cylinder (see Figure 6-6) ............. 1
36604-37A Droop lever.............................................1 36604-86 Bushing gasket ...................................... 1
36604-38 Droop pivot lever assembly ....................1 36604-87 Bushing.................................................. 1
36604-38A Pivot pin .................................................1 36604-88 Washer, .250 lD x .031 thick, max.
36604-39 Pin spacer ..............................................1 OD .490 ................................................. 1
36604-39A Pin spacer ..............................................1 36604-89 Soc. hd. cap screw, .250-28 x .375........ 1
36604-40 Washer...................................................1 36604-90 Spring .................................................... 1
36604-40A Washer...................................................1 36604-91 Spring .................................................... 1
36604-41 Cotter pin................................................1 36604-92 O-ring..................................................... 1
36604-41A Cotter pin................................................1 36604-93 12 ft-lb., spring return, rotary output,
36604-42 Speed setting cylinder ............................1 power cylinder (see Figure 2-16) ........... 1
36604-43 Limiting valve assy. (max. speed) ..........1 36604-94 Thread insert (included in column assy) 1
36604-44 Adjusting screw (max. speed) ................1 36604-95 Plug ....................................................... 1
36604-45 Nut, 10-32 ..............................................1 36604-96 Plug ....................................................... 1
36604-46 Guide stud..............................................1 36604-97 Plug ....................................................... 1
36604-47 Nut, 10-32 ..............................................1 36604-98 Pin ......................................................... 1
36604-48 Oval point soc. hd. set screw .................1 36604-99 Bracket .................................................. 1
36604-49 Split lockwasher, 0.250 ..........................2 36604-100 Screw.....................................................1
36604-50 Hex hd. screw, 0.250-28 x 1.375........... 2

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Parts List for Figure 6-2

Ref. No. Part Name ................................ Quantity Ref. No. Part Name ................................ Quantity
36604-101 Loading spring (restoring lever)..............1 36604-136 through 148 Not used
36604-102 Restoring spring .....................................1 36604-149 Shutdown solenoid................................. 1
36604-103 Restoring lever .......................................1 36604-150 Gasket ................................................... 1
36604-104 Cotter pin, 1/16 x 3/8 .........................A.R. 36604-151 Electrical connector ............................... 1
36604-105 Loading spring pin ..................................1 36604-152 Washer .................................................. 4
36604-106 Stop pin (pneumatic low speed) .............1 36604-153 Screw..................................................... 4
36604-107 Pilot valve C-link.....................................1 36604-154 Friction spring ........................................ 1
36604-108 Nut, 10-32 ..............................................1 36604-155 Dial plate................................................ 1
36604-109 Stop screw (pneu. low speed adj.) .........1 36604-156 Receiver bracket gasket ........................ 1
36604-110 Headed pin.............................................1 36604-157 Philips rd. hd. screw, 6-32 x 3/8 ............. 4
36604-111 Bellows coupling.....................................1 36604-158 Washer, 25/64 x 5/8 x 1/16 .................... 1
36604-112 Setscrew, soc. hd, cone pt., 8-32 x 5/16 1 36604-159 Soc. hd. setscrew, 8-32 x 3/8................. 1
36604-113 Passage screw.......................................1 36604-160 Mid-grip thread insert, 8-32 x 1/4 ........... 1
36604-114 Washer, soft copper ...............................1 36604-161 Pivot pin ................................................. 4
36604-115 Receiver cup gasket...............................1 36604-162 Lead screw nut ...................................... 1
36604-116 Setscrew, soc. hd., cone pt., 5-40 x 1/4 .1 36604-163 Spring washer ........................................ 1
36604-117 Retaining ring, int., 1 .650 OD ................1 36604-164 Shoulder washer .................................... 1
36604-118 Bellows assy...........................................1 36604-165 Speed setting link .................................. 1
36604-119 Preformed packing, 1-1/2 OD.................1 36604-166 Lead screw ............................................ 1
36604-120 Pneumatic receiver cup..........................1 36604-167 Spring roll pin, 3/32 x 5/8 ....................... 1
36604-121 Speed setting collar................................1 36604-168 Clutch spring.......................................... 1
36604-122 Stop pin (high speed) .............................1 36604-169 Manual speed adjusting knob ................ 1
36604-123 Speed setting screw ...............................1 36604-170 Belleville washer .................................... 2
36604-124 Thread insert, 10-32 x 3/8, mid-grip .......1 36604-171 Self-locking nut, 1/4-28 .......................... 1
36604-125 Setscrew. soc. hd., oval pt., 10-32 x 1....1 36604-172 Mid-grip thread insert 8-32 x 1/4 ............ 1
36604-126 Speed adjusting nut (manual low speed)1 36604-173 Friction spring seat ................................ 1
36604-127 Thread insert, 7/16-20 x 7/16, mid-grip ..1 36604-174 Dowel pin ............................................... 2
36604-128 Knurled nut.............................................2 36604-175 Spacer ................................................... 4
36604-129 Screw, soc. hd., 10-32 x 1-1/8................1 36604-176 Receiver bracket.................................... 1
36604-130 Lockwasher, hi-collar, #10......................2 36604-177 Cotter pin ............................................... 1
36604-131 Screw, soc. button hd., 10-32 x 1 ...........1 36604-178 Diode ..................................................... 1
36604-132 Spacer....................................................1 36604-179 Screw..................................................... 1
36604-133 Ball bearing ............................................1 36604-18 Set Screw, 10-32 x .250......................... 1
36604-134 Pivot bracket ..........................................1 36604-181 through 200 Not used
36604-135 Lockwasher, #10 hi-collar...................... 1

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Figure 6-2. Exploded View of PGA Receiver Assembly

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Parts List for Figure 6-3

Ref. No. Part Name ................................ Quantity Ref. No. Part Name ................................ Quantity
36604-201 Pipe plug, 1/8 .........................................4 36604-235 Compensating bushing .......................... 1
36604-202 Pipe plug, 1/16 .......................................2 36604-236 Retainer ring .......................................... 1
36604-203 Dowel pin ...............................................2 36604-237 Flyweight pin .......................................... 4
36604-204 Instruction plate......................................1 36604-238 Cotter pin ............................................... 8
36604-205 Drive screw ............................................3 36604-239 Flyweight head....................................... 1
36604-206 Power case ............................................1 36604-240 Lockwasher, #5...................................... 8
36604-207 Small accumulator spring .......................2 36604-241 Fil. hd. screw, 5-40 x 9/32...................... 8
36604-208 Large accumulator spring.......................2 36604-242 Spring coupling assembly ...................... 1
36604-209 Retaining ring .........................................2 36604-243 Splitlock washer, #8 ............................... 1
36604-210 Spring seat .............................................2 36604-244 Rd. hd. screw, 8-32 x 5/16 ..................... 1
36604-211 Spring seat .............................................1 36604-245 Flyweight................................................ 2
36604-212 Buffer spring...........................................2 36604-246 Bearing .................................................. 4
36604-213 Buffer piston ...........................................1 36604-247 Spring .................................................... 1
36604-214 Plug ........................................................1 36604-248 Spring washer ........................................ 1
36604-215 O-ring .....................................................1 36604-249 Thrust bearing........................................ 1
36604-216 Snap ring................................................1 36604-250 Speeder spring seat............................... 1
36604-217 Oil level gauge .......................................1 36604-251 Cotter pin ............................................... 1
36604-218 Oil gauge elbow......................................1 36604-252 Pilot valve plunger nut............................ 1
36604-219 Drain cock ..............................................1 36604-253 Speeder spring ...................................... 1
36604-220 Accumulator piston.................................2 36604-254 Speeder spring check plug .................... 1
36604-221 Retainer ring...........................................2 36604-255 Not used
36604-222 Idler gear stud ........................................1 36604-256 Shutdown rod......................................... 1
36604-223 Idler gear ................................................1 36604-257 Shutdown nut ......................................... 1
36604-224 Drive gear...............................................1 36604-258 Pilot valve bushing assy (optional)......... 1
36604-225 Check valve assy (plain) ........................2 36604-259 Solid flyweight head assy (optional) ....... 1
36604-226 Check valve assy (spring loaded)...........2 36604-260 Pressure spacer..................................... 1
36604-227 Retainer ring...........................................1 36604-261 Pressure reducing valve sleeve ............. 1
36604-228 Plug ........................................................1 36604-262 Plunger .................................................. 1
36604-229 Spring seat .............................................1 36604-263 Retaining ring, 0.103 ID ......................... 1
36604-230 Spring.....................................................1 36604-264 Spring .................................................... 1
36604-231 Pilot valve bushing & flyweight 36604-265 Roll pin 0.062 dia. x 0.438 ..................... 1
head gear assembly ...............................1 36604-266 Plug ....................................................... 1
36604-232 Oil seal ring ............................................1 36604-267 Spring .................................................... 1
36604-233 Bearing...................................................1 36604-268 to 280 Not used
36604-234 Pilot valve plunger ................................. 1

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Parts List for Figure 6-4

Ref. No. Part Name ................................ Quantity
36604-281 Lockwire ............................................A.R.
36604-282 Screw, dr. hd. cap, 1/4-28 x 5/8..............3
36604-283 Bearing retainer......................................1
36604-284 Gasket....................................................1
36604-285 Oil seal retainer ......................................1
36604-286 Oil seal ...................................................1
36604-287 Retaining ring .........................................1
36604-288 Bearing...................................................1
36604-289 Drive shaft ..............................................1
36604-290 Pin..........................................................2
36604-291 Base .......................................................1
36604-292 Washer...................................................4
36604-293 Screw .....................................................4
36604-294 to -300 Not used

Parts List for Figure 6-5

Ref. No. Part Name ................................ Quantity
36604-301 Lockwire (MS9226-3) ........................A.R.
36604-302 Screw, dr. hd. cap, 1/4-28 x 5/8
(MS5109-5) ............................................3
36604-303 Bearing retainer......................................1
36604-304 Cotter pin (MS24665-372)......................1
36604-305 Castle nut, 5/8-18 (AN310-10) ...............1
36604-306 Spacer....................................................1
36604-307 Bearing...................................................1
36604-308 Key .........................................................1
36604-309 Drive shaft (keyed) .................................1
36604-310 Retaining ring .........................................1
36604-311 Drive shaft (serrated or splined) .............1
36604-312 Oil seal retainer ......................................1
36604-313 Oil seal ...................................................1
36604-314 Gasket....................................................1
36604-315 Plug ........................................................2
36604-316 Pin..........................................................2
36604-317 Base, PG/UG-8 standard .......................1
36604-318 Base, PG/UG-8-90°................................1
36604-319 Base, PG/UG-40 ....................................1
36604-320 Base, PG-Extended Square ...................1
36604-321 Washer...................................................4
36604-322 Screw .....................................................4
36604-323 Washer...................................................4
36604-324 Screw .....................................................4
36604-325 Washer...................................................4
36604-326 Screw .....................................................4
36604-327 Washer...................................................4
36604-328 Screw .....................................................4
36604-329 & -330 Not used Figure 6-4. Exploded View, Standard PG Base
Assembly

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Figure 6-5. Exploded View of PG/UG-8, PG/UG-8-90°, PG/UG-40, and PG

Extended Square Bases

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Parts List for Figure 6-6

Ref. No. Part Name................................. Quantity
36604-331 Screw, cap, soc. hd., 1/4-28 x 3/4 ............ 4
36604-332 Washer ................................................... 4
36604-333 Spring guard........................................... 1
36604-334 Spring, power cylinder ............................ 1
36604-335 Gasket.................................................... 1
36604-336 Pin .......................................................... 1
36604-337 Tailrod .................................................... 1
36604-338 Tailrod locknut ........................................ 1
36604-339 Tailrod lift nut.......................................... 1
36604-340 Shakeproof washer................................. 1
36604-341 Piston & rod assembly............................ 1
36604-342 Power cylinder assy (linear).................... 1
36604-343 Oil seal ................................................... 1
36604-344 Oil seal ................................................... 1
36604-345 Not used
36604-346 Rod end.................................................. 1
36604-347 Not used
36604-348 Taper pin ................................................ 1
36604-349 Not used
36604-350 Screw ..................................................... 1
36604-351 Nut.......................................................... 1
36604-352 Indicator plate......................................... 1
36604-353 Washer ................................................... 2
36604-354 Screw ..................................................... 2
36604-355 Spring..................................................... 1
36604-356 Spring guard seal ring ............................ 1
36604-357 O-ring ..................................................... 1
36604-358 Gasket.................................................... 1
36604-359 Washer ................................................... 4
36604-360 Screw ..................................................... 4
36604-361 O-ring ..................................................... 1
36604-362 Needle valve........................................... 1
36604-363 to -470 Not used

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Figure 6-6. Exploded View of 12 ft-lb Spring Loaded Power Cylinder (Linear
Output)

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Parts List for Figure 6-7

Ref. No. Part Name ................................ Quantity Ref. No. Part Name ................................ Quantity
36604-471 O-ring .....................................................1 36604-498 Pointer ................................................... 1
36604-472 Spring guard seal ring ............................1 36604-499 Screw..................................................... 1
36604-473 Spring.....................................................1 36604-500 Washer .................................................. 2
36604-474 Washer...................................................2 36604-501 Screw..................................................... 2
36604-475 Screw .....................................................2 36604-502 Power rod pin......................................... 1
36604-476 Indicator plate.........................................1 36604-503 Nut, 7/16-20 ........................................... 1
36604-477 Spring guard...........................................1 36604-504 Power piston link.................................... 2
36604-478 Screw .....................................................4 36604-505 Retaining ring......................................... 2
36604-479 Lockwasher ............................................4 36604-506 Power lever pin ...................................... 1
36604-480 Gasket....................................................1 36604-507 Retaining ring......................................... 2
36604-481 Spring.....................................................1 36604-508 Power lever............................................ 1
36604-482 Pin..........................................................1 36604-509 Screw..................................................... 2
36604-483 Tailrod ....................................................1 36604-510 Lockwasher............................................ 2
36604-484 Tailrod locknut........................................1 36604-511 Gasket ................................................... 1
36604-485 Tailrod lift nut..........................................1 36604-512 Sub-cap ................................................. 1
36604-486 Shakeproof washer ................................1 36604-513 Plug ....................................................... 1
36604-487 Power piston ..........................................1 36604-514 Screw..................................................... 8
36604-488 Power cylinder assy (rotary) ...................1 36604-515 Lockwasher............................................ 8
36604-489 Needle bearing (large)............................1 36604-516 Gasket ................................................... 1
36604-490 Oil seal (large)........................................1 36604-517 Needle bearing (small)........................... 1
36604-491 Terminal shaft ........................................1 36604-518 Oil seal (small) ....................................... 1
36604-492 Rack dial segment..................................1 36604-519 Needle valve .......................................... 1
36604-493 Terminal shaft scale ...............................1 36604-520 O-ring..................................................... 1
36604-494 Drive screw ............................................1 36604-521 Screw..................................................... 4
36604-495 Screw .....................................................1 36604-522 Lockwasher............................................ 4
36604-496 Washer...................................................1 36604-523 to -600 Not used
36604-497 Pointer rack ........................................... 1

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Figure 6-7. Exploded View of 12 ft-lb Spring Loaded Power Cylinder (Rotary
Output)

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Parts List for Figure 6-8

Ref. No. Part Name ................................ Quantity Ref. No. Part Name ................................ Quantity
36604-601 Screw, soc. hd. 5/16-24 inch ..................6 36604-628 Oil Seal .................................................. 2
36604-602 Washer, 5/16 split lock .........................10 36604-629 Needle Bearings .................................... 2
36604-603 Power cylinder head...............................1 36604-630 DO NOT USE
36604-604 Screw, soc. hd., 1/4-28 x 1/2..................1 36604-631 DO NOT USE
36604-605 Washer, 17/64 x 9/16, flat ......................1 36604-632 DO NOT USE
36604-606 Tail rod end ............................................1 36604-633 DO NOT USE
36604-607 Tallrod, power piston ..............................1 36604-634 DO NOT USE
36604-608 Screw, soc. hd, 1/4-28 x 7/8...................8 36604-635 Needle Valve ......................................... 1
36604-609 Washer, 14 In. split lock .........................8 36604-636 O-ring, 438 OD ...................................... 1
36604-610 Cover, power cylinder.............................1 36604-637 Power Cylinder....................................... 1
36604-611 Plug, pipe, 1/8-27 NPT ...........................1 36604-638 Gasket ................................................... 1
36604-612 Gasket....................................................1 36604-639 Screw..................................................... 4
36604-613 Screw, soc. lid., 5/16-18 x 1 ...................2 36604-640 Lock Washer.......................................... 4
36604-614 DO NOT USE 36604-641 Terminal Shaft ....................................... 2
36604-615 DO NOT USE 36604-642 Pointer Bracket ...................................... 1
36604-616 DO NOT USE 36604-643 Screw, 8-32 x .625 ................................. 1
36604-617 DO NOT USE 36604-644 Lock Washer, No. 8 ............................... 1
36604-618 DO NOT USE 36604-644A Flat Washer, No. 8................................. 1
36604-619 Ring, retaining ........................................2 36604-645 Pointer ................................................... 1
36604-620 Pin, power lever......................................1 36604-646 Screw, .250-28 x 1.000 .......................... 2
36604-621 DO NOT USE 36604-647 Lock Washer, .250................................. 2
36604-622 Power Lever ...........................................1 36604-648 Screw, .250-28 x 1 ................................. 1
36604-623 Nut, 7/16-20 ...........................................1 36604-649 Lock Washer, .250................................. 1
36604-624 Link, power piston ..................................2 36604-650 Lever...................................................... 1
36604-625 Pin, piston rod ........................................1 36604-651 Drive Screw ........................................... 2
36604-626 Packing, preformed ................................1 36604-652 Scale......................................................1
36604-627 Power Piston ......................................... 1

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Figure 6-8. Exploded View of 29/58 ft-lb Differential Cylinder (Rotary Output with
Tailrod)

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Chapter 7.
Auxiliary Features and Devices

Introduction
A number of optional auxiliary features and devices are available for use, either
singly or in combination, with the PGA governors. These devices permit the
governor to perform other secondary functions such as limiting engine load,
controlling engine load to maintain a constant power output for each speed
setting, minimizing the tendency to overfuel when starting, permitting temporary
overloads, emergency shutdown, loss of lubricating oil pressure, etc. Auxiliary
equipment should be supplied as original equipment in the governor. It is
recommended that the customer contact Woodward if field installations are
desired.

The following paragraphs give a brief description of the auxiliary equipment

available and list the manuals where detail information may be obtained. This
chapter is divided into two parts; commonly used auxiliary devices, and
additional accessories.

Commonly Used Auxiliary Devices

Solenoid Operated Shutdown
This device may be set up to automatically effect shutdown either when
energized or when de-energized. Coils are available to accommodate most
common dc voltages. For ac operation, an internal rectifier is used to provide the
required dc voltage.

Figure 7-1. PGA with Shutdown Solenoid

Description
The solenoid operated shutdown assembly shown in Figure 7-2 can be
incorporated in almost all PG governors having speed setting arrangements
which use hydraulically operated speed setting servo assemblies (direct bellows
speed setting, current controlled speed setting, etc.). The solenoid is actuated by
switches in the protective circuit being monitored. When actuated, the shutdown
solenoid initiates a sequence of actions within the governor which results in the
fuel or steam valve linkage being moved to the shutdown or off position.

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Figure 7-2. Cutaway of Solenoid Operated Shutdown

Operation

Figure 7-3 shows the shutdown device which consists of a check valve and a
solenoid. The check valve is inserted in the hydraulic circuit between the speed
setting servo assembly and the speed setting pilot valve plunger and bushing.
When the ball in the check valve in unseated, oil1 above the speed setting servo
piston escapes to sump. This allows the servo piston spring to push the speed
setting servo piston up. When the servo piston moves up sufficiently, the piston
rod lifts the shutdown nuts and shutdown rod which is connected to the governor
pilot valve plunger. Therefore, lifting the shutdown rod lifts the pilot valve plunger.
With the pilot valve above center, oil is released through the control port to sump
and the governor power piston moves the fuel linkage in the decrease fuel
direction.

The check ball (Figure 7-3) seats against two valve seats. In units adjusted to
shutdown when the solenoid coil is energized, the spring holds the check ball
against the upper seat during normal operation. When the coil is energized, the
plunger rod moves down, unseating the check ball. In units adjusted to shut
down when the solenoid is de-energized, the plunger rod is adjusted to hold the
check ball on the lower seat during normal operation when the solenoid is
energized. When the, solenoid coil is de-energized, the spring pushes the check
ball upward, unseating it.

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Adjustments
Refer to Figure 7-2 and adjust the ENERGIZE-TO-SHUTDOWN arrangement in
the following manner, Remove the locknut and the plunger stop plug; then
energize the solenoid. Turn the adjusting screw down (clockwise) until oil starts
to seep from the slot in the shutdown valve body. Turn the adjusting screw down
1-1/4 turns further. De-energize the solenoid; insert the plunger stop plug, and
screw the plug down until it touches the solenoid plunger. Back off the plunger
stop plug 2 turns, and lock it in place with the lock nut.

Adjust DE-ENERGIZE-TO-SHUTDOWN in the following manner. Remove the

locknut and the plunger stop plug; then energize the solenoid. Turn the adjusting
screw down until the ball contacts the lower valve seat. Screw down 1/4 turn
farther (forcing the solenoid plunger up). Insert the plunger stop plug, and screw
the plug down until it touches the solenoid plunger. Back off the plunger stop
plug 2 turns and lock it in place with the lock nut.

Figure 7-3. Schematic Diagram, Basic PG and Solenoid Shutdown

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Parts List for Figure 7-4
Ref. No. Part Name.................................Quantity Ref. No. Part Name ................................ Quantity
36604-701 Solenoid locknut .................................... 1 36604-720 Valve seat ..............................................1
36604-702 Plunger stop plug................................... 1 36604-721 Valve seat ..............................................1
36604-703 Solenoid plunger lock pin....................... 1 36604-722 Roll pin ...................................................1
36604-704 Solenoid case ........................................ 1 36604-723 Spring.....................................................1
36604-705 Load spring............................................ 1 36604-724 Bearing plug ...........................................1
36604-706 Insulating paper ..................................... 1 36604-725 Manual shutdown plunger ......................1
36604-707 Solenoid coil .......................................... 1 36604-726 Plunger stop plug ...................................1
36604-708 Soldering shield washer......................... 2 36604-727 Headed pin.............................................1
36604-709 O-ring..................................................... 2 36604-728 Receptacle .............................................1
36604-710 Adjusting screw...................................... 1 36604-729 Connector (optional)...............................1
36604-711 Solenoid plunger assembly.................... 1 36604-730 Coupling (optional) .................................1
36604-712 Solenoid plunger washer ....................... 1 36604-731 Spacer....................................................1
36604-713 Solenoid plunger rod.............................. 1 36604-732 Dial plate ................................................1
36604-714 Solenoid plunger bushing ...................... 2 36604-733 Screw, 6-32 x 3/8” ..................................1
36604-715 Shutdown valve body............................. 1 36604-734 Gasket....................................................1
36604-716 Varnished tubing.................................... 2 36604-735 Screw, 4-40 x 1/4” ..................................1
36604-717 Plunger guide locating pin ..................... 1 36604-736 O-ring .....................................................1
36604-718 Steel ball, 1/4” dia. ................................. 1 36604-737 Diode assembly......................................1
36604-719 Unloading spring.................................... 1 36604-738 to 740 Not used

Figure 7-4. Exploded View, Solenoid Shutdown

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Overspeed Trip Test Device

(Figures 7-5 & 7-6)

Figure 7-5. Overspeed-Trip Test Device

Parts List For Figure 7-6

Ref. No. Part Name................................. Quantity
36604-741 Governor cover....................................... 1
36604-742 Nut.......................................................... 1
36604-743 Guide pin ................................................ 1
36604-744 Quite bushing, 0.314 OD ........................ 1
36604-745 Spring..................................................... 1
36604-746 Retaining ring ......................................... 1
36604-747 OST spring ............................................. 1
36604-748 Guide sleeve .......................................... 1
36604-749 Adjusting sleeve ..................................... 1
36604-750 Cam........................................................ 1
36604-751 Roll pin, 0.125 dia. x .625 ....................... 1
36604-752 Roll pin, 0.135 OD x 0.500 ..................... 1
36604-753 O.S.T.D. cap assembly .......................... 1
36604-754 to –820 Not used

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Figure 7-6. Exploded View of the Overspeed Trip Test Device

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The overspeed test device shown in Figure 7-5 offers a means of temporarily
increasing the governor speed setting to check the operation of the engine
overspeed trip mechanism. It can be installed on any PG governor which has a
shutdown rod, including one already in service.

Return your governor to Woodward for addition of the overspeed trip test device.

Operation
To test the overspeed-trip mechanism remove the test device cap (753) and slide the
pin in the top of the cap (754) into the socket in the cam face. Move the cam slowly to
the overspeed position. The guide pin (743) is pushed against the shutdown rod, which
causes the control port in the pilot valve bushing to open. The governor power piston is
forced in the “increase fuel” direction, accelerating the engine to the speed level at
which the engine mounted overspeed trip shuts down the engine.

WARNING
Be prepared to make an emergency shutdown when starting the engine,
turbine, or other type of prime mover, to protect against runaway or
overspeed with possible personal injury, loss of life, or property damage.

Load Indicating (Tailrod) Switches

(Figures 7-7 & 7-8)

The load indicating switch is used to indicate tailrod position. These switches are
a function of tailrod or fuel rack position.

The load indicator switch is mechanically operated by set screw (825) attached
to the power piston tailrod. The load indicator switch is energized when the
tailrod moves past the preset position while increasing fuel to the engine. This
switch may be connected to an alarm signal or an indicator light. Refer to the
engine manufacturer’s instruction manual for the particular connections. if load is
increased past the preset position the switch is energized.

A load control indicator switch is also available to connect to the load control
linkage. This indicator switch is then a function of speed setting and fuel rack
position and not just tailrod position.

Figure 7-7. Load Indicating Switches

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Parts List For Figure 7-8
Ref. No. Part Name.................................Quantity Ref. No. Part Name ................................ Quantity
36604-821 Screw, hex. hd., 10-32 x 7/8 .................. 1 36604-836 Spacer....................................................1
36604-822 Lockwasher, int. tooth, #10 .................... 1 36604-837 Actuator shaft .........................................1
36604-823 Tailrod arm ............................................ 1 36604-838 Switch actuator lever (overload) .............1
36604-824 Nut, 10-32.............................................. 1 36604-839 Nut, 10-32 ..............................................1
36604-825 Knurled adjustment screw...................... 1 36604-840 Setscrew, soc. hd., oval pt., 10-32 x 5/8.1
36604-826 Nut, self-locking, 6-32 ............................ 2 36604-841 Switch actuator (regulator) .....................1
36604-827 Screw, rd. hd., 6-32 x 1-7/8 ................... 2 36604-842 Shaft spring ............................................1
36604-828 Plunger switch (microswitch) ................. 2 36604-843 Stop pin, 1/4 x 7/16 ................................1
36604-829 Nut, 10-32.............................................. 2 36604-844 Bushing, 1/4 x 3/8 x 1/4..........................2
36604-830 Lockwasher, int. tooth, #10 .................... 2 36604-845 Switch bracket ........................................1
36604-831 Screw, hex. hd, 10-32 x 3/4 ................... 2 36604-846 Screw, rd. hd., 8-32 x 3/8 .......................1
36604-832 Screw, hex. hd., 10-32 x 1/2 .................. 2 36604-847 Lockwasher, int. tooth, #8 ......................1
36604-833 Lockwasher, int. tooth, #10 .................... 2 36604-848 Cable clamp ...........................................1
36604-834 Retaining ring ........................................ 1 36604-849 and -850 Not used
36604-835 Actuating lever ....................................... 1

Figure 7-8. Exploded View of Load Indicating Switches

Adjustment
Refer to Figure 7-8 and the following.

1. Adjust screw (825) until its threads are centered in tailrod arm (823).

2. Position the tailrod to obtain the correct rack length per engine
specifications.

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3. Adjust switch actuator (841) to just actuate the load regulator switch (828).
Secure switch actuator (841) with screw (832).

4. Adjust switch actuator (838) to actuate overload switch (828) when screw
(832) in switch actuator (841) has moved approximately an additional 1/4”
from actuating the load regulator switch. This setting is also per engine
specifications.

Manifold Gauge Pressure Angle Type Fuel Limiter

Two types of fuel limiters are described in this manual. The Angle Fuel Limiter is
found on many older PGA governors and on some current governors which also
have a speed setting fuel limiter or other options which prevent the use of the
Single Barrel Fuel Limiter.

The Single Barrel Limiter is preferred because it contains a hydraulic amplifier

section which converts the low-force sensor output into a high-force output for
biasing the pilot valve-speeder spring system. A description of this limiter can be
found later in this chapter.

The Angle Type Fuel Limiter biases the limit curve as the manifold charging air
gauge pressure varies.

The normal lag of the turbo-supercharger speed to the engine speed makes it
possible during periods of acceleration with a large increase in load, to supply
more fuel to the engine than can be burned with the air available from the
supercharger. The resulting imbalance of fuel and air leads to poor combustion
and excessive smoke, and often retards the ability of the engine to return to
normal speed after a load change. The governor power piston is restricted in the
opening direction to limit engine fuel as a function of manifold charging air
pressure. This insures that sufficient air is maintained for proper combustion.

The fuel limiter consists essentially of a pressure sensor, a cam, and a

connecting beam (see Figure 7-11).

One end of the connecting beam is attached to the tailrod of the governor power
piston. The other end is positioned as a function of the cam position. The beam
passes under the shutdown block. Raising the beam sufficiently raises the
shutdown block, and with it, the shutdown rod. Lifting the shutdown rod lifts the
pilot valve plunger, since the shutdown rod is an extension of the governor pilot
valve plunger.

The governor power piston moves up, increasing fuel when the pilot valve
plunger is below its centered position. Fuel is increased only until the upward
movement of the power piston causes the connection beam to return the pilot
valve plunger to its centered position. The cam position establishes the height
the power piston may rise before the connecting beam lifts the pilot valve
plunger. Therefore, the cam position determines the maximum fuel allowed to the
engine at any instant.

The cam is mounted on a hydraulically operated sensor piston which is

connected to a force-balance system and takes a position proportional to
manifold charging air gauge pressure. The slope of the cam is adjustable.

Manifold charging air is brought into the bellows and tends to push the cone
valve off its seat. This force is opposed at the cone valve by the force of the
spring between the cone valve and sensor piston.

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The unrestricted flow of pressure oil applies constant pressure to the upper-side
of the sensor piston. A series of orifices restricts the flow of pressure oil to the
underside of the piston. Except while changes are occurring in the manifold
charging air pressure, the bellows force tending to push the cone valve up is
balanced or equaled by the spring force from the opposite direction. The cone
valve normally “floats” just off its seat and continually releases the oil admitted
through the orifice stack to sump. If the bellows force is greater than the
opposing spring force, the cone valve is forced upward, allowing oil to flow from
under the piston at an increased rate. The pressure oil above the piston forces it
down, compressing the spring until the spring force again equals the bellows
force. If the manifold charging air pressure is decreased, the bellows output force
is reduced, and the spring pushes the cone valve onto its seat. The oil pressure
under the piston moves the piston up and reduces the spring load on the cone
valve until the opposing forces are again equal.

The preload on the spring within the bellows assembly determines the charging
air pressure below which a constant maximum fuel limit is held (line RS in Figure
7-9). Preload is adjusted by means of the adjusting screw in the end of the
bellows case and is factory set. The contour of the cam determines the slope of
line ST (Figure 7-9).

Since the fuel limiter is effective at idle speed, the fuel limit must be set high
enough to give sufficient fuel for starting. See Figure 7-10 for exploded view of
the manifold gauge pressure fuel limiter.

Figure 7-9. Manifold Pressure Versus Fuel Flow

Pressure Override Switch

A pressure override switch is used with the microswitch. The pressure switch
automatically cancels the false signal when the engine and governor are stopped
normally.

Fuel Limiter Microswitch

(Figure 7-10)

A speed setting fuel limiter microswitch (1457) is used with a manifold pressure
fuel limiter. It indicates when the governor is limiting fuel as a function of either
engine speed or manifold charging pressure.

When boost beam (1416) reaches its limiting position (horizontal) it activates the
microswitch and in turn either an audio or visual alarm.

To adjust the microswitch loosen nut (1460) and position microswitch (1457) until
the correct set point is attained.

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Parts List For Figure 7-10
Ref. No. Part Name............................... Quantity Ref. No. Part Name .............................. Quantity
36604-1001 Body .....................................................1 36604-1413 Elastic hex nut, .250-20........................ 2
36604-1002 Poppet valve bushing ...........................1 36604-1414 Cotter pin ............................................. 1
36604-1003 Valve plunger .......................................1 36604-1415 Boost beam stop .................................. 1
36604-1004 Lower spring seat .................................1 36604-1416 Boost beam assembly.......................... 1
36604-1005 Piston spring.........................................1 36604-1417 Pivot pin ............................................... 1
36604-1006 Spring seat ...........................................1 36604-1418 Fuel limit beam assembly..................... 1
36604-1007 Fuel limiter piston .................................1 36604-1419 Screw, 6-32 x 1 .................................... 1
36604-1008 DO NOT USE 36604-1420 Hex nut, 10-32 NF 28 R.H.................... 5
36604-1009 Lever fulcrum pin ..................................1 36604-1421 Pivot screw........................................... 1
36604-1010 Piston sleeve ........................................1 36604-1422 Speed setting fuel limiter spring ........... 1
36604-1011 Cam guide bracket ...............................1 36604-1423 Screw ................................................... 1
36604-1012 Screw ...................................................1 36604-1424 Pin guide, 10-32 UNF 2A ..................... 1
36604-1013 Spring washer.......................................1 36604-1425 Clamp................................................... 1
36604-1014 Orifice case ..........................................1 36604-1426 Spring anchor....................................... 1
36604-1015 Washer .................................................2 36604-1427 Hex hd. cap screw................................ 1
36604-1016 Washer ...............................................33 36604-1428 Power piston fulcrum assembly............ 1
36604-1017 Orifice plate ........................................32 36604-1429 Bracket................................................. 1
36604-1018 Orifice pack spring................................1 36604-1430 Self locking nut, 1/4-28 UNF-3B........... 1
36604-1019 Washer .................................................1 36604-1431 Spacer.................................................. 1
36604-1020 Internal retaining ring............................1 36604-1432 Lock washer .250 lD............................. 2
36604-1021 Check valve..........................................1 36604-1433 Socket head cap screw,
36604-1022 O-ring ...................................................2 .250-28 x 1.000 .................................... 1
36604-1023 Plug & screen assembly .......................1 36604-1434 Washer................................................. 1
36604-1024 Bellows assembly .................................1 36604-1435 Hex nut, 10-32 NF-2B R.H. thread ....... 1
36604-1025 O-ring ...................................................1 36604-1436 Lock washer, #10 ................................. 1
36604-1026 Retaining ring .......................................2 36604-1437 Cotter pin ............................................. 1
36604-1027 Speeder spring power cylinder .............1 36604-1438 Soc. hd. screw. .250-28 x 1.750........... 1
36604-1028 Cam follower arm .................................1 36604-1439 Elastic hex nut, 10-32........................... 1
36604-1029 Pin ........................................................1 36604-1440 Spherical washer.................................. 1
36604-1030 Set screw..............................................1 36604-1441 Bracket pin ........................................... 1
36604-1031 Soc. hd. screw......................................1 36604-1442 Cut-off valve spring .............................. 1
36604-1031a Nut........................................................1 36604-1443 Spring................................................... 1
36604-1032 Lockwasher ..........................................1 36604-1444 Headed pin........................................... 1
36604-1033 Ball bearing ..........................................2 36604-1445 Adj. fulcrum screw................................ 1
36604-1034 Nut........................................................1 36604-1446 Speed spring cylinder spacer ............... 1
36604-1035 Screw ...................................................1 36604-1447 O-ring ................................................... 1
36604-1036 through 1056 DO NOT USE 36604-1448 Power system fulcrum.......................... 1
36604-1057 Shutdown rod .......................................1 36604-1449 DO NOT USE
36604-1058 through 1067 DO NOT USE 36604-1450 Screw ................................................... 1
36604-1068 Hex hd. cap screw ................................1 36604-1451 Set screw, 8-32 x .375 ......................... 1
36604-1069 Nut........................................................1 36604-1452 Torsion spring ...................................... 1
36604-1070 Clamp ...................................................1 36604-1453 Fuel limit cam....................................... 1
36604-1071 Splitlock washer, 0.250.........................2 36604-1454 Fuel limit cam....................................... 1
36604-1072 Cap screw ............................................2 36604-1455 Screw, 4-40 x 0.562 ............................. 2
36604-1073 Hex hd. screw, 0.250-28.......................1 36604-1456 Actuator................................................ 1
36604-1074 Retaining ring .......................................1 36604-1457 Microswitch .......................................... 1
36604-1076 Ball bearing ..........................................1 36604-1458 Switch mounting plate .......................... 1
36604-1077 Headed pin ...........................................1 36604-1459 Washer, 0.203 x 0.438 x 0.064 thick .... 1
36604-1078 Tube assembly .....................................1 36604-1460 Nut, 10-32 ............................................ 1
36604-1079 through 1100 DO NOT USE 36604-1461 Pressure switch.................................... 1
36604-1401 Connecting beam .................................1 36604-1462 Pressure switch adapter....................... 1
36604-1402 Headed pin .185 x 1.094 ......................1 36604-1463 O-ring, 0.239 ID x 0.070....................... 1
36604-1403 Cotter pin, 1/18 x 3/8 ............................5 36604-1464 Wire, 20 ga. Red .................................. 1
36604-1404 Washer, .203 x .438 x .032 thick ..........5 36604-1465 Wire, 20 ga. Green............................... 1
36604-1405 Pin spacer ............................................1 36604-1466 Wire, 20 ga. Orange............................. 1
36604-1406 Set screw, 10-32 x 1.000......................1 36604-1467 Set screw, 10-32 x 0.250 ..................... 1
36604-1407 Slotted link............................................1 36604-1468 Crimp terminal...................................... 3
36604-1408 Nut........................................................2 36604-1469 Tubing (shrink) 0.125 x 0.625 .............. 3
36604-1409 Pivot pin................................................1 36604-1470 Pin........................................................ 1
36604-1410 Beam ....................................................1 36604-1471 Check valve ......................................... 1
36604-1411 Washer .................................................1 36604-1472 through 1500 Not used
36604-1412 Washer, .265 x .500 x .032 thick ........... 2

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Figure 7-10. Exploded View of Angle Type Manifold Gauge Pressure Fuel Limiter
(Shown with fuel limiter, microswitch, pressure override switch, and speed setting
fuel limiter)

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Figure 7-11. Schematic Diagram of PGA Governor with Manifold Pressure Fuel
Limiter and Speed Setting Fuel Limiter

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Speed Setting Fuel Limiter

This fuel limiter is dependent only on the governor speed setting. Figure 7-12
shows a schematic arrangement of linkage as related to a basic PG governor.

Figure 7-12. Schematic Diagram of PGA with Speed Setting Fuel Limiter

The speed setting servo piston positions the left end of limiter beam (1). As the
speed setting servo piston moves down, screw (6) forces beam (1) to pivot about
(7). The right hand end of beam (1) moves upward raising the lower limiter link
(2), thereby positioning the slot at the upper end of beam (2) relative to the slope
adjustment pivot locknut (7).

Since the right hand end of limiter beam (3) is attached to the power piston
tailrod its position is a function of fuel setting. The left end of beam (3) is
supported by the upper limiter link (4), the length of which is adjustable. As the
tailrod moves upward, it also moves the slope adjustment pivot (8) until it
reaches the top of the lower limiter link slot. Limiter beam (3) then pivots about
the end of the slot, lowering the left hand end of beam (3). The upper limiter link
(4) moves down, forcing the right end of limiter beam (5) downward. This results
in the left end of limiter beam (5) raising the shutdown rod which is connected to
the main pilot valve. Oil is dumped from under the main servo piston to drain.
Therefore, fuel is limited as a function of the speed setting piston position.

A typical speed setting fuel-limit schedule is shown in Figure 7-13.

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Figure 7-13. Fuel Limit Speed Setting Schedule

The constant fuel portion M-N of the curve is maintained when a gap exists
between the limit advance adjustment screw and the left end of limiter beam (1).

The slope of N-P is set by the position of the slope adjustment pivot (8 on Figure
7-12) in limiter beam (2, Figure 7-12).

Load Control
Introduction
A governor’s function is, primarily, to schedule fuel to the engine in sufficient
quantities to maintain a constant engine speed under varying load conditions. In
some marine governors driving controllable pitch propellers, a secondary
objective is to maintain or limit a definite horsepower output of the engine for
each specific speed setting of the governor.

In order to achieve this, the governor can be provided with a load control valve or
load control vane servomotor. The load control adjusts the load on the engine to
a predetermined value for each specific speed setting of the governor.

Operation
Refer to Figure 7-18. The load control pilot valve plunger is suspended from the
load control floating lever. The lever is connected to the power piston tailrod at
one end and to the speed setting piston rod at the other end. Any movement of
either or both pistons causes a corresponding movement of the plunger which is
housed within a non-rotating bushing.

Pressure oil is supplied to the plunger either externally from the propeller pitch
setting mechanism or from the governor oil pump through a pressure reducing
valve. The pilot valve has two control lands to give signals in the increase and
decrease load direction. Most propeller manufacturers use only the signal from
the upper land to decrease pitch, if the engine load exceeds a predetermined
maximum. On these governors the lower or increase pitch oil line is plugged.

A few propeller manufacturers specify our integral vane servo as shown in

Figures 7-14 and 7-18. They mount a cam on the keyed shaft which operates a
pneumatic transmitter to obtain a varying air pressure depending on the position
of the vane servo. This pressure is used to decrease pitch gradually. Through a
pressure reducing valve oil from the governor pump is used to operate the servo.
On starting the engine the valve is closed to use all of the oil from the pump to
move the main governor servomotor to open the fuel racks.
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Figure 7-14. PGA with Vane Servo

Since the load-control valve is mainly used to control pitch and load, governor
operation for this condition is described. From the schematic it can be seen that
there is a fixed and linear relationship keeping the load control valve centered. If
for a given speed setting the engine needs more fuel than allowed by the
adjustment of the load control valve the power piston will lift it up to uncover the
upper port. The propeller manufacturer uses the hydraulic pressure in the oil line
coming from the governor to decrease pitch, so that equilibrium is being restored
by decreasing load.

If the vane servo is used, it rotates a cam and operates a pneumatic transmitter
installed by the propeller manufacturer to send a modulated pneumatic signal to
the propeller pitch setting mechanism to decrease pitch. At the same time the
other side of the vane is drained and oil flows back to governor sump.

It is possible to obtain non-linear load control curves by incorporating cams and

yield links in the load control floating levers and links. Please consult Woodward.

Adjustment
Adjust the load (pitch) control line in two ways, by the range screw (1111) and
the eccentric (1103). The range screw affects the slope of the curve. Moving the
point from where the load control valve is suspended toward the power piston
tailrod flattens the curve. This means that the governor allows higher load at
lower speeds. Readjusting the eccentric moves the curve up or down affecting
engine loading at all speeds. If the slope is changed it is usually necessary to
also readjust the eccentric.

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Timing Valves
Timing valves (Figure 7-17) may be located internally in the governor for an
integrally mounted vane servo or they may be mounted on the external part of
the governor column for an externally mounted vane servo. In either case their
function is the same, to control the rate of movement of the vane servo in either
the increase or decrease direction. These valves are adjustable to increase or
decrease flow as required.

Figure 7-15. Timing Valves for Integral Figure 7-16. Timing Valves for
Vane Servo Externally Mounted Vane Servo

Single Barrel Fuel Limiter

Description
The fuel limiter (Figure 7-18) is essentially a floating lever, a bellcrank, a
pressure sensor and cam, and a hydraulic amplifier together with a feedback
lever and a fuel limit floating lever. The right end of the floating lever is connected
to the tailrod of the governor power piston and pivots about one leg of the
bellcrank. The left end of the floating lever rests on the right end of the hydraulic
amplifier feedback lever. The position of the bellcrank, and therefore the position
of the floating lever pivot point, is determined by the position of the fuel limit cam.
Raising the floating lever pivot as manifold air pressure increases, allows the
governor power piston to move upward a proportionally greater distance before
fuel limiting occurs.

The pressure sensor is a force-balance device consisting of an inlet check valve,

an orifice pack restriction, a piston and cam assembly, a restoring spring, a bleed
valve, and either a gauge pressure or an absolute pressure bellows
arrangement. The sensor establishes a corresponding piston (and cam) position
for each different manifold air pressure. The relationship between manifold air
pressure and governor power piston position (fuel flow) where limiting occurs is
determined by the profile and angular tilt of the cam. Cam profiles are either
linear or non-linear depending on engine and turbo-supercharger characteristics.

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Figure 7-17. Exploded View of Vane Servo Timing Valve Assembly (External
Type)

Parts List for Figure 7-17

Ref. No. Part Name ............................... Quantity
36604-1151 Tube assembly, 3/8...............................1
36604-1152 Soc. hd. screw, 1/4-28 x 1.....................2
36604-1153 Splitlock washer, 1/4 .............................2
36604-1154 Fil.hd.screw,8-32x 1/4 ...........................2
36604-1155 Valve cover ...........................................1
36604-1156 Needle screw ........................................2
36604-1157 O-ring, 0.338 OD...................................4
36604-1158 Retaining ring........................................2
36604-1159 Plug.......................................................2
36604-1160 Ball spring .............................................2
36604-1161 Check ball, 1/4dia. ................................2
36604-1162 Elbow, 90°, 1/4 NPTF-to-3/8 tube .........1
36604-1163 Elbow, 90° 1/4 NPTF-to-3/8 tube ..........1
36604-1164 Pipe plug, 1/16-27 NPTF.......................1
36604-1165 Drive screw, #2 x 3/16...........................4
36604-1166 Instruction plate.....................................1
36604-1167 Valve case ............................................1
36604-1168 to -1180 Not used

The hydraulic amplifier is a pilot-operated, single-acting hydraulic cylinder. The

amplifier provides the force necessary to overcome the resistance of the speeder
spring, lift the shutdown rod, and re-center the governor pilot valve plunger when
the fuel limit is reached for a given manifold air pressure.

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Figure 7-18. Schematic Diagram, Fuel Limiter and Optional Load Control
Override Linkage, and Vane Servo

Operation
Pressured oil enters the fuel limiter through the inlet check valve. Oil is directed
to the upper side of the sensor piston and through the orifice pack restriction to
the underside of the sensor piston. The inlet check valve prevents siphoning of
the oil from the limiter housing during shutdown periods and omits the time lag to
refill the orifice pack and piston cylinder. This prevents the sensor piston from
going to maximum fuel position during start-up.

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The bleed valve regulates the rate of oil flow from the area under the sensor
piston to sump as a function of manifold air pressure. When the bleed valve
bypasses a greater flow of oil from this area than is admitted through the orifice
pack, the sensor piston moves downward. Conversely, reducing the bypass oil
flow to less than that admitted causes the sensor piston to rise. When the inflow
and outflow of oil are equal, the piston remains stationary.

The sensing element of the gage-pressure-type fuel limiter consists of a single,

flexible, metallic bellows. Movement of the gauge pressure bellows is transmitted
directly to the bleed valve pin. The bellows force tends to open the bleed valve
while the restoring spring force tends to close the valve. When these opposing
forces balance, the bleed valve diaphragm floats just off of its seat bypassing oil
to sump. This rate of oil flow maintains a constant volume of oil in the area under
the sensor piston.

Assume that the governor speed setting is advanced to a higher speed setting
and a higher manifold air pressure. The governor power piston moves upward
supplying the additional fuel required for engine acceleration. Since manifold air
pressure lags engine acceleration, the fuel limiter cam and bellcrank initially
remain stationary until manifold air pressure rises. As the governor power piston
moves upward increasing fuel, the fuel limit floating lever pivots about the upper
leg of the bellcrank and depresses the right end of the feedback lever on the
hydraulic amplifier. This pushes the amplifier pilot valve plunger below center,
allowing pressured oil to flow into the area under the amplifier piston, causing the
piston to rise. As the piston rises, it simultaneously lifts the left ends of both the
fuel limiter lever and the feedback lever. When the fuel limit lever contacts the
fuel limit nut on the shutdown bushing it begins lifting the shutdown rod to re-
center the governor pilot valve plunger. The upward movements of the fuel limit
and feedback levers continue until the left end of the feedback lever raises far
enough to re-center the amplifier pilot valve plunger and stop the flow of oil to the
amplifier piston. At this point, the fuel limit lever re-centers the governor pilot
valve plunger, stopping the upward movement of the governor power piston. This
limits the amount of fuel to provide a proper fuel/air ratio for efficient burning.
Although the governor flyweights are in an underspeed condition at this time, the
power piston remains stationary until manifold air pressure rises.

As engine speed and load increases, manifold air pressure begins to rise after a
short time lag. The increase in manifold air pressure produces a proportionate
increase in the sensing bellows force. The bellows force, now greater than the
restoring spring force, causes the bleed valve diaphragm to move further off its
seat. This allows a greater flow of oil to sump than is admitted through the orifice
pack. Governor oil pressure acting on the upper side of the sensor piston forces
the piston (and cam) downward and, in the process, further compresses the
restoring spring. The piston continues its downward movement until the net
increase in restoring spring force equals the net increase in bellows force. This
restores the bellows and bleed valve diaphragm to their original positions. At this
point, the outflow of oil is again equal to the inflow and movement of the piston is
halted.

As the sensor piston and cam move downward in response to a rise in manifold
air pressure, the bellcrank rotates in a cw direction. This allows the floating lever
pivot point, the left end of the lever, and in turn the hydraulic amplifier pilot valve
plunger to rise.

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The loading spring under the pilot valve plunger maintains a positive contact
between the plunger, levers, bellcrank, and cam. When the pilot valve plunger
rises above center, the oil under the amplifier piston bleeds to sump through a
drilled passage in the center of the plunger. The passage in the plunger restricts
the rate of oil flow to sump and decreases the rate of movement of the amplifier
piston to minimize hunting. As the amplifier piston moves downward, the left end
of the fuel limit lever also moves downward. This lowers the shutdown rod which
in turn lowers the governor pilot valve plunger and increases engine fuel.

The sequence of events described above occurs in a continuous and rapid

sequence. Normal governor operation is overridden during an acceleration
transient and engine fuel is scheduled as a function of manifold air pressure,
regardless of governor speed setting. To prevent interference with normal
governing action during steady state operation, the sensor piston and cam
continue their downward movement until sufficiently below the effective limiting
point.

Table 7-1. Troubleshooting the Manifold Pressure Fuel Limiter

Trouble Probable Cause Correction

Hard starting and/or excessive Anti-siphoning check valve leaking— Replace check valve.
smoke for short duration sensor piston goes to maximum fuel
during starting after a relatively position at start-up and then returns to
long shutdown period. minimum fuel position as housing
refills with oil.
Excessive smoke during Orifice pack clogged—sensor piston Drain governor oil, flush with fuel oil or
accelerations. goes to and remains at maximum fuel kerosene. Refill with clean oil, operate
position. for a short time, drain and refill. If
necessary, remove fuel limiter orifice
pack, disassemble and clean.

Fuel limiter not adjusted correctly. Fuel limiter must be adjusted on a test
stand.

Governor/engine linkage not adjusted Adjust linkage to manufacturer’s

correctly. specifications.

Restoring spring fatigued or broken. Replace restoring spring.

Engine bogs during Fuel Limiter not adjusted correctly. Adjust Fuel Limiter.
accelerations. Governor/engine linkage not adjusted Adjust linkage to manufacturer’s
correctly. specification.
Erratic operation. Contaminated or foamy oil. Sludge Drain governor oil, flush with fuel oil or
formation. kerosene. Refill with clean oil, operate
for a short time, drain and refill. If
necessary. remove fuel limiter,
disassemble and clean.

Low governor oil level—air Add oil to correct level as indicated on

entrainment. sight gauge glass. Check for leakage,
particularly at governor drive shaft oil
seal. Check manifold air pressure line
for presence of oil which would indicate
leakage at fuel limiter bellows.

Leakage in manifold air pressure lines Repair leaks.

or fittings.

Fuel limiter bellows leaking. Replace bellows.

Dead band at low or high end Sensor piston travel not properly Readjust on test stand.
of fuel limiting schedule. calibrated with manifold air pressure
range.

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Conversely, a drop in manifold air pressure rotates the bellcrank in a ccw
direction. This lowers the fuel limit lever, depressing the pilot valve plunger, and
releases pressured oil to the underside of the amplifier piston. The shutdown rod
and governor pilot valve plunger are raised, releasing oil from the power piston
cylinder to sump and decreasing fuel to the engine. The left end of the fuel limit
floating lever pivots upwards, releasing the hydraulic amplifier pilot valve plunger
upward. As the control land of the pilot valve plunger opens the port from the
piston cylinder, oil is bled to sump through a hole in the pilot valve plunger shaft.
The shutdown rod is lowered, allowing the governor pilot valve plunger to re-
center.

Disassembly
The removal and disassembly procedure for the fuel limiter varies depending on
the optional features it is equipped with and the extent of maintenance required.
Complete removal and disassembly involves partial disassembly of the basic
governor and should be performed in the sequence given below as well as in the
order of reference numbers assigned to the exploded view (Figure 7-21). Discard
o-rings, gaskets, copper sealing washers, retaining rings, cotter pins, etc.,
removed during disassembly.

NOTE
Omit those steps which do not apply to the particular fuel limiter being
serviced. Do not disassemble the unit any more than absolutely necessary.

1. Remove component parts of governor load control valve from sensor

housing (1280).

2. Remove governor speed setting mechanism and bracket assembly.

3. Remove fuel limit lever and attaching parts (1218 through 1221).

4. Remove fuel limit floating lever and attaching parts (1222, 1223 and 1224).
Hold pivot (1225) stationary while removing lever and then remove pivot
together with adjusting screw (1226). Remove feedback lever (1227).

5. Disconnect coupling nut (1228) and then back fitting (1231) out of governor
column far enough to clear end of connecting tube from sensor bellows
(1267). Do not bend or place any strain on tube during removal of the
sensor assembly.

6. Remove screws (1232 and 1233) and washers (1234). Lift sensor assembly
(1235 through 1280) off governor column. Remove o-ring (1282) from seat
in governor column.

7. Disassemble sensor assembly in the order of the reference numbers

assigned to Figure 7-21.

8. Cylinder head (1278) is press-fit with housing (1280).

CAUTION
Calibration of a governor after disassembly of the fuel limiter can be
extremely difficult if the governor cannot be removed from the engine and
adjusted on a test stand.

Cleaning
Immerse all parts in solvent and wash ultrasonically or by agitation. Use a
nonmetallic brush or jet of compressed air to clean slots and holes. Dry parts
after cleaning with a jet of clean, dry air.

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Flush orifice pack with a pressurized stream of filtered solvent. Disassemble
orifice pack for more thorough cleaning if clogging or sludge buildup is evident.

Apply a light film of lubricating oil to all finely machined surfaces. Store parts in
dust-free, moisture-proof containers until reassembled.

Inspection
Visually inspect all parts for damage or wear. Pay particular attention to the
following.

1. Mating surfaces must be free of nicks, burrs, cracks or other damage.

2. Screws, plugs, and internal threads must be free of corrosion, cracks,

burred slots, rounded corners, or damaged threads.

3. All threaded areas, apertures and passages must be free of foreign matter.

4. All linkages must be free of corrosion and must move freely without
excessive play.

5. Inspect sensor piston (1251, Figure 7-21) amplifier piston (1246) and
amplifier pilot valve plunger (1244) for scuffing, scoring, or wear. If scuffing
or scoring is evident, inspect the respective piston or plunger bores for
similar damage. Replace all parts which are scuffed or scored. Wear on
highly polished areas is generally acceptable if less than one-third the
length of the piston or plunger land is affected. If excessive wear is
suspected, check the worn area for an out-of-round condition. Replace the
pistons if the worn area is more than 0.001 inch out-of-round. Replace the
plunger if the worn areas on the lands are more than 0.005 inch out-of-
round.

6. Corners of plunger lands must be sharp. Replace plunger if corners of lands

are nicked or rounded off to any extent.

7. Piston and plungers must move freely in their respective bores.

8. Bleed valve diaphragms (1254) must be flat within 0.040 inch (1.02 mm).
Any damage such as nicks, creases or other deformities, scratches in
excess of 0.001 inch (0.03 mm) in depth, etc., in necked area of diaphragm
center section is cause for replacement of the part.

9. Examine sensor bellows (1267) for evidence of distortion, cracks or other

damage. The longitudinal length of the bellows assembly, as measured on
the bellows centerline without strap (1270), and barometric pressure at time
of factory assembly are marked on the upper end of the bellows. If this
length has increased more than 0.015 inch (0.38 mm) at the specified
barometric pressure, the evacuated bellows is leaking and the assembly
must be replaced. Plug the tube and immerse the bellows assembly in hot
water (200 °F/93 °C). If bubbles are observed, the sensing bellows is
leaking and the assembly must be replaced.

10. Check needle bearing (1242) for freedom of rotation. Replace bearing if
there is any detectable roughness.

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Repair or Replacement
Limit repair of parts to removal of minor nicks, burrs or corrosion from mating
surfaces. Polish slightly corroded areas in mating surfaces using a fine (600 grit)
abrasive cloth or paper and oil. Repair or rework to any other extent is
impractical and the part should be replaced.

CAUTION
Handle critical parts with extreme care to prevent damage to mating edges
and surfaces. Maintain sharp edges of plunger lands, piston grooves,
metering ports, etc. Rounded edges, nicks, ,or other damage to such edges
results in excessive internal leakage and decreased control sensitivity.

Lubrication
Lubricate metal parts liberally with lubricating oil at time of reassembly. Lubricate
O-rings with petrolatum before installation.

Reassembly
Use a dust-free work area for reassembly. Reassemble and install the fuel limiter
and load control override linkage in reverse order of the disassembly instructions.
Pay particular attention to the following:

1. Obtain new O-rings, gaskets, sealing washers, retaining rings, cotter pins,
etc., to replace those removed during disassembly.

2. Install retaining rings with sharp edge in the direction of the applied force.

3. If orifice pack was disassembled for any reason, alternately install gaskets
(1262), and orifice plates (1263). Be sure to install a gasket between orifice
plate and washer at each end of stack. Plates must be alternated so
adjacent orifice holes are diametrically opposite.

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Parts List For Figure 7-19
Ref. No. Part Name............................... Quantity
36604-1101 Adjusting block ..................................... 1
36604-1102 Soc. hd. screw. 8-32 x .875 .................. 1
36604-1103 Wide link eccentric................................ 1
36604-1104 Cotter pin, 0.060 x 0.375 ...................... 2
36604-1105 Pivot valve link R.H............................... 1
36604-1105a Pivot valve link L.H. .............................. 1
36604-1106 Movable fulcrum pin ............................. 1
36604-1107 Headed pin ........................................... 1
36604-1108 Cotter pin. 0.060 x 0.375 ...................... 1
36604-1109 Floating lever adj. screw ....................... 1
36604-1110 Link adjusting spring ............................. 1
36604-1111 Adjusting screw knob............................ 1
36604-1112 Roll Pin ................................................. 1
38604-1113 Cotter pin, 1/16 x 5/8 ............................ 1
36604-1114 DO NOT USE
36604-1115 DO NOT USE
36604-1116 Floating lever assembly ........................ 1
36604-1117 through 1135 DO NOT USE
36604-1136 Washer ................................................. 2
36604-1137 Floating lever stop pin........................... 1
36604-1138 Lock nut ................................................ 1
36604-1139 Slotted set screw, .250—20 x 2.375 ..... 1
38604-1140 Speeder servo lever pin........................ 1
36604-1141 Speed spring power cylinder................. 1
36604-1142 Hex nut, 10-32 UNF-2B ........................ 2
36604-1143 Set screw. 10-32 x 1.750 ...................... 1
36604-1144 Guide pin ................................................ 1
36604-1145 Shutdown rod & speeder spring
power piston ......................................... 1
36604-1146 Power piston fulcrum ............................ 1
36604-1147 Droop plunger cap ................................ 1
36604-1148 Droop lever assembly ........................... 1
36604-1149 Shutdown lock nut ................................ 1
36604-1150 Shutdown nut........................................ 1
36604-1151 through 1180 See Figure7-17
36604-1177 Pivot pin link (optional).......................... 1
36604-1178 Grooved link pin (optional).................... 1
36604-1179 Retaining ring, (optional)....................... 4
36604-1180 Grooved adj. floating lever pin
(optional)............................................... 1
36604-1181 Screw.................................................... 1
36604-1182 Lockwasher .......................................... 1
36604-1183 Load control link ................................... 1
36604-1184 Droop cam ............................................ 1
36604-1165 Nut........................................................ 1
36604-1186 Load control link ................................... 1
36604-1187 Stop screw, 8-32................................... 1
36604-1188 Check valve .......................................... 1
36604-1189 Pivot pin link (optional).......................... 1
36604-1190 Grooved linkage pin (optional) .............. 1
36604-1191 Retaining ring, .145 ID (optional) .......... 4
36604-1192 Grooved adj. floating lever pin
(optional)............................................... 1
36604-1193 through 1200 Not used

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Figure 7-19. Exploded View of Adjustable Load Control Linkage

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Parts List For Figure 7-20
Ref. No. Part Name............................... Quantity
36604-1501 Overriding cylinder................................ 1
36604-1502 Load control indicator scale and
pointer assembly .................................. 1
36604-1503 Washer, 13/64 x 7/16 x 1/32................. 1
36604-1504 Screw, phillips head, 10-32 x 1/4 .......... 1
36604-1505 Taper screw, 1/4-28.............................. 2
36604-1506 Split lock washer, 17/64........................ 2
36604-1507 Cap screw, hex head, 1/4-28 x 1 .......... 2
36604-1508 Overriding piston .................................. 1
36604-1509 Load control valve spring collar ............ 1
36604-1510 Lock nut, 5/16-24.................................. 1
36604-1511 Inner load control valve spring.............. 1
36604-1512 Outer load control valve spring ............. 1
36604-1513 Load control spring retainer .................. 1
36604-1514 Spring retainer snap ring ...................... 1
36604-1515 Load control indicator washer ............... 1
36604-1516 Overriding cylinder head....................... 1
36604-1517 Load control plunger oil seal................. 1
36604-1518 Load control oil seal gasket .................. 1
36604-1519 Spacer (if no oil seal) ............................ 1
36604-1520 Load control pilot valve plunger ............ 1
36604-1521 Load control pilot valve bushing spring. 1
36604-1522 Load control pilot valve bushing ........... 1
36604-1523 Internal snap ring.................................. 1
36604-1524 Straight half union, 3/8 NPT-1/2 tube ... 2
36604-1525 Column and insert assembly ................ 1
36604-1526 90° elbow, 3/8 NPT-1/2 tube................. 2
36604-1527 through 1600 Not used

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Figure 7-20. Exploded View of Load Control Pilot Valve

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Parts List For Figure 7-21
Ref. No. Part Name............................... Quantity Ref. No. Part Name .............................. Quantity
36604-1214 Nut, hex., 8-32......................................1 36604-1253 Restoring spring seat ........................... 1
36604-1215 Nut, hex., 5/16-24 .................................1 36604-1254 Bleed valve diaphragm......................... 1
36604-1216 Nut, hex., 5/16-24 (fuel limit) ................1 36604-1255 Filter screen ......................................... 1
36604-1217 Shutdown bushing ................................1 36604-1256 O-ring, 1/2 OD...................................... 2
36604-1218 Cotter pin, 1/16 x 5/B............................1 36604-1257 Check valve assembly ......................... 1
36604-1219 Pivot pin (fuel limit lever) ......................1 36604-1258 Retaining ring....................................... 1
36604-1220 Loading spring ......................................1 36604-1259 Washer, 9/64 ID x 3/8 (max.) OD
36604-1221 Fuel limit lever ......................................1 x 1/32 ................................................... 1
36604-1222 Cotter pin, 1/16 x 3/8 ............................1 36604-1260 Orifice pack spring ............................... 1
36604-1223 Retaining ring, E-type ...........................1 36604-1261 Washer, 3/16 ID x 3/8 (max.) OD
36604-1224 Fuel limit floating lever..........................1 x 1/16 ................................................... 2
36604-1225 Pivot .....................................................1 36604-1262 Gasket ............................................... 33
36604-1226 Adjusting screw (fuel limit) ....................1 36604-1263 Orifice plate........................................ 32
36604-1227 Feedback lever .....................................1 36604-1264 Orifice case .......................................... 1
36604-1228 Coupling nut, 1/2-20 .............................1 36604-1265 Not used............................................... 1
36604-1229 Ferrule, 1/4 tube ...................................1 36604-1266 Nyloc button soc. hd. screw, 8-32
36604-1230 Hex, nut, 1/2-20....................................1 x 3/8 ..................................................... 2
36604-1231 Ballhead union, 1/4 tube.......................1 36604-1267 Sensor bellows (gauge pressure)......... 1
36604-1232 Soc. hd. screw 1/4-28 x 1-1/8 ...............1 36604-1268 O-ring 1-1/4 OD ................................... 1
36604-1233 Soc. hd. screw 1/4-28 x 1-3/4 ...............1 36604-1269 Bellows spacer ..................................... 1
36604-1234 Lockwasher 1/4 ....................................2 36604-1270 Bellows output strap............................. 1
36604-1235 Soc. hd. screw 10-32 x 1/2 ...................2 36604-1271 Pin, .059 x .082 dia. x 0.782 OAL ........ 1
36604-1236 Soc. hd. screw 10-32 x 1-1/2 ................1 36604-1272 Retaining ring, internal ......................... 1
36604-1237 Lockwasher #10 ...................................3 36604-1273 Hex. hd. screw, 1/4-28 x 3/4 ................ 1
36604-1238 Cotter pin, 1/16 x 5/8 ............................2 36604-1274 Soft copper washer 1/4 ID x 1/2 OD
36604-1239 Pivot pin (bellcrank) ..............................1 x 1/32 ................................................... 1
36604-1240 Bellcrank...............................................1 36604-1275 Eccentric .............................................. 1
36604-1241 Drilled straight pin.................................1 36604-1276 Copper gasket...................................... 1
36604-1242 Needle bearing .....................................1 36604-1277 Valve seat ............................................ 1
36604-1243 Linkage bracket ....................................1 36604-1278 Cylinder head (overriding) .................... 1
36604-1244 Amplifier pilot valve plunger..................1 36604-1279 Taper screw ......................................... 9
36604-1245 Pilot valve loading spring......................1 36604-1280 Housing................................................ 1
36604-1246 Amplifier piston.....................................1 36604-1281 Straight pin (tailrod).............................. 1
36604-1247 Sensor piston sleeve ............................1 36604-1282 O-ring, 0.338 OD.................................. 1
36604-1248 Nyloc button soc. hd. screw 8-32 x 3/8 .1 36604-1283 Pilot valve plunger nut.......................... 1
36604-1249 Roll pin, 1/8 x 3/8..................................1 36604-1284 Loading spring ..................................... 1
36604-1250 Fuel limit cam .......................................1 36604-1285 Spring seat........................................... 1
36604-1251 Sensor piston .......................................1 36604-1286 to -1300 Not used
36604-1252 Restoring spring .................................... 1

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Figure 7-21. Exploded View of Fuel Limiter

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Additional Accessories
Introduction
A number of other optional auxiliary features and devices are available for use,
either singly or in combination, with the PGA governors. These devices permit
the governor to perform other secondary functions such as limiting engine load,
controlling engine load to maintain a constant power output for each speed
setting, minimizing the tendency to overfuel when starting, permitting temporary
overloads, emergency shutdown in the event of ancillary equipment failure or
loss of lubricating oil pressure, etc. Auxiliary equipment should be supplied as
original equipment in the governor. It is recommended that the customer contact
Woodward Governor Company if field installations are desired.

The following paragraphs give a brief description of some of the additional

auxiliary equipment available and list the manuals where detail information may
be obtained.

Booster Servomotor
The booster servomotor is used in conjunction with the governor to assist the
prime mover in starting quickly. This device supplies oil under pressure to the
governor at the instant starting air is supplied to the prime mover and enables the
governor to move the linkage to the fuel-on position immediately. See manual
36684.

Extensible Power Cylinder Tailrod

This device may be used in governors equipped with any type of fuel (or load)
limit mechanism to permit the prime mover to temporarily carry overloads. See
manual 36640.

Governor Heat Exchanger

A heat exchanger may be necessary in applications where the governor is
mounted near heat producing equipment or where high drive speeds generate so
much heat that the governor oil becomes too hot. The heat exchanger may be
integral with the governor, externally mounted on the governor, or remotely
located. See manual 36641.

Shutdown Devices
Various devices can be incorporated in the governor to shutdown the prime
mover or provide an alarm signal in the event of equipment failure. These
devices are used in a variety of applications including installations where
automatic safety devices are a necessity. Shutdown devices are available in the
following arrangements to suit the particular operating conditions:

Pressure Actuated Shutdown

The pressure actuated shutdown (air, oil, water) provides the same protective
function as the solenoid operated shutdown. It may be set up to effect shutdown
with either loss of or excessive signal pressure. See manual 36651.

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Lubricating Oil Pressure Failure Shutdown
This is an automatic shutdown device which protects the prime mover in the
event of a partial or complete failure of the prime mover lubricating oil system. It
monitors lubricating oil pressure and is so designed that the shutdown pressure
level becomes progressively higher as prime mover speed increases. This allows
a relatively low minimum oil pressure level for safe operation at idle speed while
requiring increasingly higher levels for safe operation at higher speeds. Some of
these devices also include a capability to monitor prime mover oil pump inlet
pressure and effect shutdown if excessive vacuum (suction) occurs. A time delay
feature (adjustable within a range of 15–40 seconds) allows the prime mover to
be started without lubricating oil pressure yet prevents prolonged operation if a
safe pressure level is not reached within the preset time. At operating speeds
above idle, the time delay is normally bypassed so that shutdown is immediate.
See manual 36652.

Load Balance System

Pneumatic Load Balance
A pneumatic load balance system is available for PGA governors. This unit is
desirable when two or more engines are driving a common load, such as a
propeller shaft of a ship. The engines can be controlled in unison so the loads on
all engines are proportionally shared. This is necessary if the speed and load is
to be varied over a wide range. See manual 36686.

Transfer Valve
A transfer valve is available for use with the pneumatic load balance system. It
facilitates the remote control of the transfer functions for the pneumatic load
balance system. See manual 36686.

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Parts List For Figure 7-22

Ref. No. Part Name............................... Quantity
36604-1301 Hex, nut, .250-28 .................................. 2
36604-1302 Shakeproof washer, .250...................... 2
36604-1303 Stud ...................................................... 2
36604-1304 Rotary servo end plate.......................... 1
36604-1305 Pin ........................................................ 2
36604-1306 Plug ...................................................... 1
36604-1307 Soc. cap screw ..................................... 2
36604-1308 Plain washer ......................................... 2
36604-1309 Lockwasher, .250.................................. 2
36604-1310 Needle bearing ..................................... 1
36604-1311 Oil seal ring, 2.664 OD ......................... 1
36604-1312 Rotary servo housing............................ 1
36604-1313 Dowel pin.............................................. 2
36604-1314 Soc. hd. screw, 8-32 x .500 .................. 2
36604-1315 Lockwasher, .281 OD ........................... 2
36604-1316 Rotary servo ......................................... 1
36604-1317 Vane insert leaf spring .......................... 2
36604-1318 Vane insert ........................................... 2
36604-1319 Rotary servo shaft assy. ....................... 1
36604-1320 Needle bearing ..................................... 1
36604-1321 Oil seal ring, 2.664 OD ........................... 1
36604-1322 Pin ........................................................ 1
36604-1323 Rotary servo back plate ........................ 1
36604-1324 Plain washer ......................................... 2
36604-1325 Lockwasher, .250.................................. 2
36604-1326 Soc. hd. cap screw ............................... 2
36604-1327 Straight pin ........................................... 1
36604-1328 O-ring ................................................... 1
36604-1329 Straight pin, 0.0638 OD ........................ 1
36604-1330 Woodruff key ........................................ 1
36604-1331 Shaft assembly ..................................... 1
36604-1332 O-ring ................................................... 2
36604-1333 Side panel gasket ................................. 1
36604-1334 Side plate.............................................. 1
36604-1335 Soc. hd. cap screw ............................... 8
36604-1336 Ball bearing........................................... 1
36604-1337 Side plate gasket .................................. 1
36604-1338 Side plate cover.................................... 1
36604-1339 Soc. cap screw, .250-28 x 1.50 ............ 4
36604-1340 Oil seal, 1.125 OD ................................ 1
36604-1341 Soc. hd. cap screw, .250-20 x .625....... 8
36604-1342 High collar lockwasher, .250 ID ............ 22

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Figure 7-22. Exploded View of Integral Vane Servo

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Parts List For Figure 7-23

36604-1381 Screw, soc. hd., 1/4-28 x 2 3/4 ........ A.R.
36604-1382 Lockwasher, split, 1/4 ...................... A.R.
36604-1383 Preformed packing, 7/16 OD ................ 1
36604-1383a Preformed packing ............................... 1
36604-1384 Plug and filter assembly........................ 1
36604-1385 Preformed packing, 11/4 OD ................ 1
36604-1386 Preformed packing, 11/16 OD .............. 1
36604-1387 Plug ...................................................... 1
36604-1388 Gasket, soft copper .............................. 1
36604-1389 Case, 3-hole .................................... A.R.
36604-1390 Case, 4-hole .................................... A.R.

Figure 7-23. Exploded View of Fuel Limiter Oil Filter

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Chapter 8.
Service Options

Product Service Options

The following factory options are available for servicing Woodward equipment,
based on the standard Woodward Product and Service Warranty (5-01-1205)
that is in effect at the time the product is purchased from Woodward or the
service is performed:
• Replacement/Exchange (24-hour service)
• Flat Rate Repair
• Flat Rate Remanufacture

If you are experiencing problems with installation or unsatisfactory performance

of an installed system, the following options are available:
• Consult the troubleshooting guide in the manual.
• Contact Woodward technical assistance (see “How to Contact Woodward”
later in this chapter) and discuss your problem. In most cases, your problem
can be resolved over the phone. If not, you can select which course of
action you wish to pursue based on the available services listed in this
section.

Replacement/Exchange
Replacement/Exchange is a premium program designed for the user who is in
need of immediate service. It allows you to request and receive a like-new
replacement unit in minimum time (usually within 24 hours of the request),
providing a suitable unit is available at the time of the request, thereby
minimizing costly downtime. This is also a flat rate structured program and
includes the full standard Woodward product warranty (Woodward Product and
Service Warranty 5-01-1205).

This option allows you to call in the event of an unexpected outage, or in

advance of a scheduled outage, to request a replacement control unit. If the unit
is available at the time of the call, it can usually be shipped out within 24 hours.
You replace your field control unit with the like-new replacement and return the
field unit to the Woodward facility as explained below (see “Returning Equipment
for Repair” later in this chapter).

Charges for the Replacement/Exchange service are based on a flat rate plus
shipping expenses. You are invoiced the flat rate replacement/exchange charge
plus a core charge at the time the replacement unit is shipped. If the core (field
unit) is returned to Woodward within 60 days, Woodward will issue a credit for
the core charge. [The core charge is the average difference between the flat rate
replacement/exchange charge and the current list price of a new unit.]

Return Shipment Authorization Label. To ensure prompt receipt of the core,

and avoid additional charges, the package must be properly marked. A return
authorization label is included with every Replacement/Exchange unit that leaves
Woodward. The core should be repackaged and the return authorization label
affixed to the outside of the package. Without the authorization label, receipt of
the returned core could be delayed and cause additional charges to be applied.

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Flat Rate Repair

Flat Rate Repair is available for the majority of standard products in the field.
This program offers you repair service for your products with the advantage of
knowing in advance what the cost will be. All repair work carries the standard
Woodward service warranty (Woodward Product and Service Warranty
5-01-1205) on replaced parts and labor.

Flat Rate Remanufacture

Flat Rate Remanufacture is very similar to the Flat Rate Repair option with the
exception that the unit will be returned to you in “like-new” condition and carry
with it the full standard Woodward product warranty (Woodward Product and
Service Warranty 5-01-1205). This option is applicable to mechanical products
only.

Returning Equipment for Repair

If a control (or any part of an electronic control) is to be returned to Woodward for
repair, please contact Woodward in advance to obtain a Return Authorization
Number. When shipping the item(s), attach a tag with the following information:
• name and location where the control is installed;
• name and phone number of contact person;
• complete Woodward part number(s) and serial number(s);
• description of the problem;
• instructions describing the desired type of repair.

CAUTION
To prevent damage to electronic components caused by improper handling,
read and observe the precautions in Woodward manual 82715, Guide for
Handling and Protection of Electronic Controls, Printed Circuit Boards, and
Modules.

Packing a Control
Use the following materials when returning a complete control:
• protective caps on any connectors;
• antistatic protective bags on all electronic modules;
• packing materials that will not damage the surface of the unit;
• at least 100 mm (4 inches) of tightly packed, industry-approved packing
material;
• a packing carton with double walls;
• a strong tape around the outside of the carton for increased strength.

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Return Authorization Number

When returning equipment to Woodward, please telephone and ask for the
Customer Service Department [1 (800) 523-2831 in North America or
+1 (970) 482-5811]. They will help expedite the processing of your order through
our distributors or local service facility. To expedite the repair process, contact
Woodward in advance to obtain a Return Authorization Number, and arrange for
issue of a purchase order for the item(s) to be repaired. No work can be started
until a purchase order is received.

NOTE
We highly recommend that you make arrangement in advance for return
shipments. Contact a Woodward customer service representative at
1 (800) 523-2831 in North America or +1 (970) 482-5811 for instructions and
for a Return Authorization Number.

Replacement Parts
When ordering replacement parts for controls, include the following information:
• the part number(s) (XXXX-XXXX) that is on the enclosure nameplate;
• the unit serial number, which is also on the nameplate.

How to Contact Woodward

In North America use the following address when shipping or corresponding:
Woodward Governor Company
PO Box 1519
1000 East Drake Rd
Fort Collins CO 80522-1519, USA

Telephone—+1 (970) 482-5811 (24 hours a day)

Toll-free Phone (in North America)—1 (800) 523-2831
Fax—+1 (970) 498-3058

For assistance outside North America, call one of the following international
Woodward facilities to obtain the address and phone number of the facility
nearest your location where you will be able to get information and service.

Facility Phone Number

Brazil +55 (19) 3708 4800
India +91 (129) 230 7111
Japan +81 (476) 93-4661
The Netherlands +31 (23) 5661111

You can also contact the Woodward Customer Service Department or consult
our worldwide directory on Woodward’s website (www.woodward.com) for the
name of your nearest Woodward distributor or service facility.

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Engineering Services
Woodward Industrial Controls Engineering Services offers the following after-
sales support for Woodward products. For these services, you can contact us by
telephone, by email, or through the Woodward website.

• Technical Support
• Product Training
• Field Service

Contact information:
Telephone—+1 (970) 482-5811
Toll-free Phone (in North America)—1 (800) 523-2831
Email—icinfo@woodward.com
Website—www.woodward.com

Technical Support is available through our many worldwide locations or our

authorized distributors, depending upon the product. This service can assist you
with technical questions or problem solving during normal business hours.
Emergency assistance is also available during non-business hours by phoning
our toll-free number and stating the urgency of your problem. For technical
support, please contact us via telephone, email us, or use our website and
reference Customer Services and then Technical Support.

Product Training is available at many of our worldwide locations (standard

classes). We also offer customized classes, which can be tailored to your needs
and can be held at one of our locations or at your site. This training, conducted
by experienced personnel, will assure that you will be able to maintain system
reliability and availability. For information concerning training, please contact us
via telephone, email us, or use our website and reference Customer Services
and then Product Training.

Field Service engineering on-site support is available, depending on the product

and location, from one of our many worldwide locations or from one of our
authorized distributors. The field engineers are experienced both on Woodward
products as well as on much of the non-Woodward equipment with which our
products interface. For field service engineering assistance, please contact us
via telephone, email us, or use our website and reference Customer Services
and then Technical Support.

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Technical Assistance
If you need to telephone for technical assistance, you will need to provide the following information.
Please write it down here before phoning:

General
Your Name
Site Location
Phone Number
Fax Number

Prime Mover Information

Engine/Turbine Model Number
Manufacturer
Number of Cylinders (if applicable)
Type of Fuel (gas, gaseous, steam, etc)
Rating
Application

Control/Governor Information
Please list all Woodward governors, actuators, and electronic controls in your system:

Woodward Part Number and Revision Letter

Control Description or Governor Type

Serial Number

Woodward Part Number and Revision Letter

Control Description or Governor Type

Serial Number

Woodward Part Number and Revision Letter

Control Description or Governor Type

Serial Number
If you have an electronic or programmable control, please have the adjustment setting positions or
the menu settings written down and with you at the time of the call.

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PO Box 1519, Fort Collins CO 80522-1519, USA

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Phone +1 (970) 482-5811 • Fax +1 (970) 498-3058
Email and Website—www.woodward.com

Woodward has company-owned plants, subsidiaries, and branches,

as well as authorized distributors and other authorized service and sales facilities throughout the world.
Complete address / phone / fax / email information for all locations is available on our website.

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