Operation Manual

Table Of Contents
Job Card No.:
Engine:
Filing No.:
Woodward UG 8 D/L Hydraulic Governor
Setting
0178-27-10 1587
When sudden load changes result in heavy
over- or underspeeding and sluggish return to
the preset speed, this suggests wrong com-
pensation setting.
When engine temperatures and governor oil temperature have reached the normal service values adjust
compensation, oreferably at lowest engine load and speed, in accordance with the Woodward manual.
Observe safety precautions (job card 05.00.01) when restarting the engine and during the test run..
The governor droop setting is made by the governor manufacturers on the basis of the specific engine
application and is then verified during the works accetance test run of the engine.
The droop setting may not be changed.
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05.03.12
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Tools:
- Standard tools
Job Card:
- 05.03.11
Inspection
Occasionally or after a governor oil change (job card
05.03.11) the compensation (needle valve) may
need adjustment.