Small Engine Governor System Quiz

What does the governor system sense to adjust the throttle plate?

• Fuel level

• RPM loss or gain

• Engine temperature

• Vehicle speed

What might happen if the throttle plate is non self-adjusting?

• The engine will run smoothly

• The engine speed will fluctuate

• The engine will consume less fuel

• The engine will produce more power

What type of governor system is found in the Briggs & Stratton class engine?

• Pneumatic/Air

• Mechanical

• Electrical

• Air Vane

What was used for speed and torque control in early governor systems?

• Applied load

• Throttle plate

• Fuel mixture

• Air pressure

What is absent in the carburetor of early governor systems?

• Throttle plate

• Fuel line

• Air filter

• Spark plug

In the diagram, what happens when the engine is not operating?

• Throttle plate closes

• Governor spring is compressed

• Speed-sensing device is active

• Engine flywheel is stationary

What is the role of the governor spring in the system?

• To open the throttle plate

• To balance the speed-sensing device force

• To produce pneumatic force

• To control engine RPM

What does an air vane governor system sense?

• Engine temperature

• Engine speed

• Fuel level

• Oil pressure

What is the function of the flywheel fin in the air vane governor system?

• To cool the engine

• To direct moving air

• To measure speed

• To balance the engine

What is the function of the throttle plate in a mechanical governor system?

• To regulate fuel flow

• To control air intake

• To adjust engine speed

• To maintain oil pressure