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Maximum engine speed

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Engine torque is limited to protect the engine from damage at higher engine speeds so that the engine speed cannot increase even more.

Fig 1: Identifying Maximum Engine Speed Graph
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When the engine speed exceeds 5900 RPM, engine torque will be limited. If the engine speed should increase above 6200 RPM then the fuel supply will be cut.