Engine Speed/Generator Hertz Adjustment
Engine speed is maintained by the governor mechanism inside the fuel injection pump (61.5 -
62.0 hertz
at
no-load and 58.5 - 59.0 hertz at full rated generator output). Engine no-load speed
is adjusted by poshioning the throttle lever against the adjustable throttle stop screw, lock wiring
h
at
that poshion, and tensioning the throttle stop screw against the throttle lever and securing
h whh its lock nut.
Throttle
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Injection Pump
figure
5.36.1:
Engine Speed/Generator Hertz Adjustment
for Diesel Models with Distributor
Type
Injection Pumps
Viewing figure 5.36.1 - Moving the throttle lever to the right increases engine speed (hertz)
and moving the throttle lever to the left lowers engine speed (hertz).
Westerbeke Generators
63
15.0KW
BTDA