Governor System
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FIELD INSTALLED UPDATED DESIGN Electronic Governor Troubleshooting Flow Chart
Turn off key switch.
Do Not Touch Digital Linear Actuator (DLA)
NOTE: DLA is not a solenoid. It is a precision electronic motor. Do not exert force to center clevis shaft!
Visually inspect DLA and Linkage. See illustrations on page 54.
Arm and boot installation as follows, see illustrations on pages 54 and 55.
1. Remove DLA from bracket.
2. Pull clevis shaft completely out of DLA.
3. Reinstall boot on DLA if required.
4. Do Not push or force clevis shaft into body, it must fi rst be threaded and correctly aligned. Improper installation
can permanently damage DLA.
5. Lightly insert clevis shaft into body of DLA.
6. Thread 3 full turns or until you feel internal key touch. Flat surface clevis should be in alignment with DLA
mounting holes.
7. Firmly push DLA to bottom.
8. Connect clip.
9. Connect wire.
Confi rm that:
1. Clevis shaft and boot in place.
2. Clip attached.
3. DLA wire attached.
Fail if
Pass if
Fail
Pass
Clevis shaft and boot are out of DLA.
Test control system of equipment. Refer to Equipment
Manufacturer’s diagnostic procedures for control system.
Go to 12 Volt Power Test on next page.
Start/test run unit for engine speed control operation.
Proper link/spring assembly is critical. Insert spring
hook tab of spring through DLA clevis hole until it exits
opposite side, and tab of spring is allowed to snap
into position (see page 54). Hook opposite "hook" end
of spring through throttle lever hole before inserting
z-bend of link into throttle lever. Pay close attention
not to stretch/over extend spring or damage to spring
may occur.
