TM 5-3895-376-14&P
5-16 GOVERNOR (SPEED) CONTROL SHAFT MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS-Continued
Crank the engine until governor weights stand in
2.
a vertical position.
Turn the speed control lever to the full load posi-
3.
tion, fully counterclockwise and hold.
4.
Straighten bent tab on locking tab and loosen the
castle nut.
5.
With screwdriver turn the adjusting screw counter-
clockwise until head is against the control arm.
6.
Insert screwdriver tip between the governor
weights and push to one side to open the weights
as far as they will go. Hold this position, while
turning the adjusting screw clockwise until the
screw head contacts the governor pin and no end
play of the governor pin is felt.
Grasp the speed control lever (2), and pull out
4.
Release the governor weights, and turn the ad-
7.
slowly while turning clockwise to relieve tension
justing screw in one half turn. While holding ad-
on spring (3) and unhook return spring (4) from
justing screw in this position, tighten the castle
boss on gear cover Pull on speed control
nut and bend tab of locking tab to secure the ad-
lever (2) until shaft is clear of the gear cover
justment.
Remove governor arm (5) from inside gear cover.
5.
NOTE
After tightening castle nut and locking with
6.
Note position of inner return spring (3) in gover-
nor arm (5) to facilitate installation, and remove
tab, check for no end play of governor pin.
the spring from governor arm.
8.
Install the gasket (4) and cover plate (3), securing
7.
with two copper washers (2) and capscrews (1).
Straighten tab on locking tab (6) and remove cas-
tle nut (7) and adjusting screw (8).
Tighten the capscrews securely.
8.
Remove nut (9). lockwasher (10), speed control
lever (2), control plate (1), and outer return
REMOVE
spring (4) from the shaft (12).
Remove the gear covers (Para. 5-14).
1.
Remove preformed packing (13) from speed con-
9.
trol shaft (12). Discard preformed packing.
Lay the assembly gear cover down on suitable
2.
blocking with the inside facing up.
If necessary for replacement of outer speed con-
10.
trol lever (14) remove hex nut (15), lock-
3.
Remove the retaining spring (1).
washer (16) and capscrew (17).
If necessary for replacement of bracket (18), re-
11.
WARNING
move nut (19), lockwasher (20) and cap-
screw (21).
Return spring (4) is under tension and
will recoil rapidly when released. Injury
12. Do not remove the shouldered bolt (22) unless
to fingers may occur if fingers are in re-
bolt can not be-tightened if loose.
coil path of spring.
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