TM-9-2815-202-34 Technical Manual for 8V71T Engines for M109 Howitzer Download
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TM9=2815-202-34 8-11. MAXIMUM NO LOAD SPEED ADJUSTMENT (DUAL RANGE LIMITING SPEED GOVERNOR) (Cent) NOTE Removing shims will decrease engine speed and adding shims will increase the engine speed. Each 0.010 inch shim will change engine speed approximately 10 RPM. h. Remove or add shims (1 and 2) as required in piston (3) to adjust engine speed. i. Place sleeve (12) into piston (3) and insert into governor spring housing (6). j. Position governor spring housing (6) with two gaskets (7) and cover (5) on governor housing (1 O) and secure with two bolts (9) and two Iockwashers (8). ● ● ● WARNING Avoid contact with hot manifolds, pulleys, avoid personal Injury. Wear proper ear protection when running engine can cause hearing loss or injury. and other moving parts to engine. Noise volume of Protective turbocharger air Inlet shield must be Installed prior to doing maintenance when engine Is running and ah’ inlet has been removed. Contact with rotating blades will cause injury to personnel. CAUTION Run engine in clean area when air intake ducting is removed. Dirt, dust, and particles in unfiltered air can enter engine and damage parts or cause mechanical failure. k. Checking HIGH MAXIMUM NO-LOAD ENGINE SPEED (1) Start engine. (2) Move speed control lever (11 ) to maximum speed position. (3) Apply oil or air pressure to governor and note engine speed. (4) Discontinue oil or air pressure to governor. (5) Stop engine. If additional adjustment is needed, repeat steps f thru k. 8-28