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METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A VARIABLE-SPEED ENGINE

  • US 20060276304A1
  • Filed: 06/01/2005
  • Published: 12/07/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/01/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for controlling a variable-speed engine of a machine that includes a park-brake, the method comprising:

  • receiving a signal indicating an engagement status of the park-brake;

    operating the variable-speed engine at a first idle speed; and

    operating the variable-speed engine at a second idle speed, lower than the first idle speed, only if the signal indicates that the park-brake is engaged.

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