The rated speed of the main propulsion diesel engines on your offshore supply vessel is 900 rpm. The installed centrifugal overspeed trip device similar to the one shown in the illustration is designed to shut down the engine at 110% of rated speed. Upon testing the overspeed trip device, you determine that the actual shutdown occurs at 945 rpm. Which of the following would account for this? Illustration MO-0101

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