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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