The generator drive engines fitted on your articulated tug-barge unit are started by the type of starter shown in figure "B" of the illustration. What is the purpose of the gear train situated between the air turbine rotor shaft and the pinion shaft? Illustration MO-0201

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It DECREASES the speed of the pinion shaft as compared to the air turbine rotor shaft for the purposes of INCREASING starter motor torque.

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It INCREASES the speed of the pinion shaft as compared to the air turbine rotor shaft for the purposes of INCREASING starter motor torque.

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It DECREASES the speed of the pinion shaft as compared to the air turbine rotor shaft for the purposes of DECREASING starter motor torque.

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It INCREASES the speed of the pinion shaft as compared to the air turbine rotor shaft for the purposes of DECREASING starter motor torque.