electronic Governor
The engine electronic governor system allows for improved
control and increased generator performance compared
to mechanically governed systems. The result is smooth
steady-state operation without the "hunting" common
to some mechanical governors. The system also reduces
speed variations under engine loading and unloading and
significantly	reduces	frequency	fluctuation	experienced	
when the engine is under higher loads.
The electronic governor system is composed of a stepper
motor (B) , stepper motor throttle control linkages (C) , and
B
throttle side linkages (A) . The control board contains a
a
digital controller that processes engine speed information
and sends appropriate commands to the stepper motor to
control the position of the engine throttle.
Since the electronic governing system controls the engine
throttle demand based upon generator load, the following
service codes and/or conditions may be related to an
electronic governing system issue:
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Engine	Does	Not	Start
•	
Over	Speed
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Under	Frequency
•	
Unstable	No	Load	Engine	Control
While	trouble	shooting	any	of	these	conditions,	a	verification	
of the electronic governor system can be initiated through
the control panel – advanced menu options – Electronic
Governor Check. Refer to the Installation Manual for
Advanced Menu Operation.
electronic Governing check:
The generator has an electronic governing check feature
that will turn on the stepper motor and move the throttle
linkage clockwise and counterclockwise within the throttle
limits. The test will rotate the stepper motor and move the
throttle arm between the wide open throttle and dead idle
limits 4 times with a 2 second delay between each throttle
sweep.	This	will	allow	visual	verification	that	the	stepper	
motor is functioning properly and the control linkages are
connected. The engine will not attempt to start during this
test. If the stepper motor does not move, or if a linkage binds,
then service may be required.
NOTICE If stepper motor does not move, please make sure
the stepper motor connector is attached.
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