The purpose of the compensating adjustment used in a diesel engine hydraulic governor is to __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — prevent governor hunting
The compensating mechanism in a hydraulic governor introduces temporary feedback that matches pilot valve movement to power piston travel, preventing over-travel and eliminating governor hunting during load changes.
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