Troubleshooting - Hobart 60PL20 Operation And Maintenance Manual

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(7) Troubleshooting

When installing the governor, carefully follow the instructions for installation and adjustment. To
further aid in checking installation and servicing of the governor after it has been in use, check the
following troubleshooting hints.
Engine speed lugs down when load is applied
Governor controller improperly adjusted.
Friction in throttle linkage.
Load is too great for engine.
Engine worn, compression too slow.
Timing slow.
Springs in engine speed control mechanism opposing governor action.
Governor actuator worn internally.
Magnetic pick-up improperly adjusted.
Engine over-speeds when load is applied
Magnetic pick-up improperly adjusted.
Friction in throttle linkage.
Governor improperly adjusted.
Friction in engine speed control mechanism.
Springs in engine speed control mechanism opposing governor action.
Governor actuator worn internally.
Governor surges at no-load
Friction in throttle linkage.
Magnetic pick-up improperly adjusted.
Timing set too fast.
Governor actuator worn internally.
Governor surges under-load
Governor improperly adjusted.
Friction in throttle linkage.
Magnetic pick-up improperly adjusted.
Governor running too fast.
Governor actuator worn internally.
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