Ecoidle Rpm Control - Vermeer BC1200XL Operator's Manual

EcoIdle RPM Control

The EcoIdle system is a fuel saving technology that drops the engine speed
to 1500 rpm when the control system determines there has been no
material chipped for 1 or 5 minutes depending on switch setting. The
system is turned on by pushing EcoIdle switch (1) up or down. The machine
must have EcoIdle selected, must be in high idle, and must have the clutch
engaged.
• Push switch up: Engine speed drops from high RPM to 1500 rpm when
there has been no material chipped for 5 minutes.
• Push switch down: Engine speed drops from high RPM to 1500 rpm
when there has been no material chipped for 1 minute.
The system will exit EcoIdle mode whenever any of the following occur:
• Engine detects a load
• Operator adjusts engine speed
• Hold-to-Run button is selected
• EcoIdle is turned off
• Winch operation is selected
• Clutch is disengaged
• Switch is in center position
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