IDLE RETURN SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AN OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLE

摘要

An engine idle control method of an off highway vehicle. The method including the steps of: detecting a static load on the engine; detecting a dynamic load on the engine; determining if the static load is below a predetermined static level; determining if the dynamic load is less than a predetermined range; and engaging an auto-idle feature dependent upon both of the determining steps being true.

主权项

1. An off highway vehicle, comprising:
a chassis; an engine carried by said chassis; and a controller in communication with said engine, said controller being configured to execute an engine idle control method that includes the steps of:
detecting a static load on the engine;detecting a dynamic load on the engine;determining if said static load is below a predetermined static level;determining if said dynamic load is less than a predetermined range; andengaging an auto-idle feature dependent upon both of said determining steps.