"Lloyd E. Sponenburgh" lloydspinsidemindspring.com wrote in message
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"Steve B" fired this volley in
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Do they also have just
the hand throttles? I found that to be a problem, as you have to set
the throttle to a constant setting, and not be able to vary it in need
with what you're doing.


I don't understand why, with motoring spool valves on all the controls,
why you'd need to vary the engine speed.

You set it for the necessary power to push or dig or carry what you need,
and you leave it alone. Speed (of every motion) is controlled by how far
you push its respective control.

The motor is just there for the power source. Once it's going 'fast
enough' you can go slower - on everything - than max if you wish without
changing the motor's speed.

That's true of all skid-steers, as far as I know.

LLoyd

I know, and it is one of the things I dislike about skid steers. On my
backhoe, I can either run it by foot control, or control that holds a steady
rpm. When you want to ease into something, it is easier than having to have
to regulate your speed all the time. I've run a lot of equipment, including
large cranes, and I always like to control the speed of the motor, even if
it is blocking it at one speed. It just gives ME a better sense of touch,
and at the necessary times, slows things down, and avoids herky jerky
movements.

But that's just me.

Steve