Practice question

How does the governor command the compressor to stop pumping air?

  1. By disengaging the mechanical clutch drive from the engine
  2. By routing air pressure to the compressor's unloading mechanism to hold the inlet valves open
  3. By shutting off the engine lubrication supply to the compressor cylinders
  4. By closing a butterfly valve in the compressor intake manifold

Answer: B — By routing air pressure to the compressor's unloading mechanism to hold the inlet valves open

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