5463-876 WOODWARD

The engine, turbine, or other type of prime mover should be 

equipped with an overspeed shutdown device to protect against 

runaway or damage to the prime mover with possible personal injury, 

loss of life, or property damage. 

The overspeed shutdown device must be totally independent of the 

prime mover control system. An overtemperature or overpressure 

shutdown device may also be needed for safety, as appropriate. 

Personal Protective 

Equipment

The products described in this publication may present risks that 

could lead to personal injury, loss of life, or property damage. Always 

wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for the job 

at hand. Equipment that should be considered includes but is not 

limited to: 

· Eye Protection 

· Hearing Protection 

· Hard Hat 

· Gloves 

· Safety Boots 

· Respirator 

Always read the proper Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for any 

working fluid(s) and comply with recommended safety equipment.

Start-up

Be prepared to make an emergency shutdown when starting the 

engine, turbine, or other type of prime mover, to protect against 

runaway or overspeed with possible personal injury, loss of life, or 

property damage. 

Automotive 

Applications

On- and off-highway Mobile Applications: Unless Woodward's control 

functions as the supervisory control, customer should install a 

system totally independent of the prime mover control system that 

monitors for supervisory control of engine (and takes appropriate 

action if supervisory control is lost) to protect against loss of engine 

control with possible personal injury, loss of life, or property damage.