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METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INCREASING OR DECREASING ENGINE THROTTLE IN A MARINE VESSEL

  • US 20100280685A1
  • Filed: 02/10/2010
  • Published: 11/04/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/29/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for adjusting engine throttle in an electronic shift and throttle system, the method comprising the steps of:

  • determining a position of a control lever which allows an operator to manually control throttle functions;

    calculating a throttle command based on the position of the control lever and sending the throttle command to an engine controller;

    adjusting the throttle command in response to a user input received from an input means and sending an adjusted throttle command to the engine controller;

    wherein the position of the control lever remains constant as the throttle command is being adjusted.

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