Electronic throttle on control handle

摘要

A steering and engine speed control mechanism (22) for operating a vehicle (10). The control mechanism (22) has a control handle (42) mounted on the vehicle (10). The control handle (42) is configured to deflect about an axis (62, 63, 65) by movement of an operator's hand. A steering direction of the vehicle (10) is related to a deflection angle of the control handle about the axis (62, 63). An actuating element (50) for changing the speed of the engine of the vehicle (10) is attached to the control handle (42) and is conveniently movable by an operator's digit to a plurality of positions to effect the desired speed of the engine (18).