The governor system is like a cruise control system in an automobile. It maintains the speed of your lawn mower or outdoor power products. … A governor does the job for you by detecting changes in the load and adjusting the throttle to compensate.

What are types of governors?

• Mechanical or centrifugal governor.
• Pneumatic governor.
• Hydraulic governor.

What is speed governor system?

Speed Governor The governor is a device which is used to controlling the speed of an engine based on the load requirements. … Their basic function is to control the speed within limits when load on the prime mover changes.