Using Throttle

LV17832
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LV20919
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A - Hand Throttle

B - Foot Throttle

Hand Throttle

Use hand throttle to change engine speeds. Use hand throttle in conjunction with tachometer to set engine speeds.

  • Increase Engine Speed—Push hand throttle (A) toward front of machine.
  • Decrease Engine Speed—Pull hand throttle (A) toward rear of machine.

    ItemMeasurementSpecification
    Engine Tachometer Speeds
    Low IdleSpeed950 rpm
    RatedSpeed2600 rpm
    High Idle 2750 ± 50 rpm

Foot Throttle (PowrReverser Only)

Use the foot throttle to temporarily override and increase the hand throttle lever setting when the machine operation requires repeated engine speed change, such as when operating a loader.

  1. Set the hand throttle lever at middle operating rpm.

  2. Depress the foot throttle (B) to increase rpm and machine speed.

  3. Release the foot throttle to return engine speed to the previously set hand throttle lever position.

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