Patent ID: 8239104
Filing Date: 2012-08-07
Classification: B62D,E02F,F15B,F16H,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of controlling a vehicle having a drive system with a first drive and a second drive independently operating from the first drive, the vehicle further having a controller and a plurality of input devices integral to the vehicle and capable of being manipulated by an operator, the method comprising: receiving a first input at the controller from the operator via one of the plurality of input devices; altering a drive parameter indicative of an initial output limit of the drive system based on the first input, the initial output limit being less than a maximum output; receiving a second input from the operator via another of the plurality of input devices, the second input requesting a drive output being greater than the initial output limit; and providing a drive output to the drive system to result in movement of the vehicle based on the second input, including initially limiting the drive output to the initial output limit indicated by the altered drive parameter, and then increasing the drive output over time from the initial output limit.