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This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal
injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid
possible injury or death.
DANGERIndicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury.
WARNINGIndicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTIONIndicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury.
NOTICEIndicates a hazard that could result in property damage only (including
damage to the control).
IMPORTANTDesignates an operating tip or maintenance suggestion.
The engine, turbine, or other type of prime mover should be equipped with an
overspeed shutdown device to protect against runaway or damage to the prime
mover with possible personal injury, loss of life, or property damage.
The overspeed shutdown device must be totally independent of the prime mover
control system. An overtemperature or overpressure shutdown device may also
be needed for safety, as appropriate.
Read this entire manual and all other publications pertaining to the work to be performed before
installing, operating, or servicing this equipment. Practice all plant and safety instructions and
precautions. Failure to follow instructions can cause personal injury and/or property damage.
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Any unauthorized modifications to or use of this equipment outside its specified mechanical,
electrical, or other operating limits may cause personal injury and/or property damage, including
damage to the equipment. Any such unauthorized modifications: (i) constitute "misuse" and/or
"negligence" within the meaning of the product warranty thereby excluding warranty coverage
for any resulting damage, and (ii) invalidate product certifications or listings.
Woodward Governor Company reserves the right to update any portion of this publication at any time. Information
provided by Woodward Governor Company is believed to be correct and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed
by Woodward Governor Company unless otherwise expressly undertaken.
Woodward 1984
All Rights Reserved
Manual 36636
Hardened tailrod
Basic Governor
The basic PGA-58 governor is described in manual 36604 (see Principles of
Operation for technical details). The PGA-58 vibration-resistant governor has a
narrow-neck base which improves isolation from engine-induced vibration.
The basic PGA-200/300 governor is described in manual 36618 (see Principles
of Operation for technical details). Also refer to manual 36604 for additional
information.
Ballhead Assembly
The ballhead assembly is the same as existing PGA governors, but is equipped
with a vibration-tolerant speeder spring.
Column Assembly
The column assembly has been improved by the addition of the following:
Speed Setting Bracket Assembly
A specially designed speed setting bracket assembly protects component parts
against vibration damage. It incorporates an oil-filled bellows-box assembly (19).
a third mounting foot and additional bracket stiffening webs, a new manual
speed-setting knob assembly (75.76). and a stronger link assembly (73.74).
After the receiver assembly is on the governor, fill the air supply
cavity with oil (screw 17). Refer to manual 36604 for oil
recommendations. Force the oil through the supply fitting with the
bleed screw (20) slightly open. Continue filling until all air is bled
from the system. The orifice now has approximately 2 inches (50
mm) of oil above it. A small amount of oil may leak out of the fitting
during test.
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Parts reference number in parts list and description of part or past name
AR as used in the Quantity column means As Required.
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