The purpose of the compensating adjustment used in a diesel engine hydraulic governor is to __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — prevent governor hunting
Hydraulic governor compensating mechanisms introduce temporary speed droop during transient load changes, preventing hunting by allowing the governor to stabilize fuel rack positioning without permanent speed offset.
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