Engine Safety (Supplementary) USCG Question #754 (Set 9)

When an engine fitted with a hydraulic starting system starts up, the starter is protected from the higher speed of the engine by __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — the overrunning clutch

Under USCG National Maritime Center examination standards, the accepted correct answer is: the overrunning clutch.

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