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Centrifugal clutch assembly with dedicated maneuvering mode

  • US 20060183595A1
  • Filed: 02/11/2005
  • Published: 08/17/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/11/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for controlling vehicle speed comprising the steps of:

  • (a) manually selecting a maneuvering mode to initiate a low-speed vehicle operation;

    (b) controlling at least one of engine output shaft speed or engine output torque to effect clutch slippage; and

    (c) controlling vehicle speed by indirectly controlling clutch slippage via step (b).

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