Idle speed definition

Idle speed means the lowest engine speed with minimum load (greater than or equal to zero load), where an engine governor function controls engine speed. For engines without a governor function that controls idle speed, idle speed means the manufacturer-declared value for lowest engine speed possible with minimum load. Note that warm idle speed is the idle speed of a warmed-up engine;
Idle speed means the slowest possible speed needed to maintain steerage or maneuverability.
Idle speed. ’ means the minimum speed needed to maintain watercraft steerage.

Examples of Idle speed in a sentence

  • Idle speed or a slow speed creating no appreciable wake (producing white water off the bow).

  • Idle speed is required if operating this vessel in shallow water during these months.

  • Idle speed and no motor zones will allow access to areas but reduce wildlife disruption by precluding high speed boat traffic.

  • Idle speed no wake.No motor.No motor.No entry.No entry.No entry.No entry.Idle speed no wake in all tidal creeks and shallow flats.

  • Marquesas Keys Turtle Wildlife Management Area .................................Tortugas Bank Wildlife Management Area ..............................................Pulley Ridge Wildlife Management Area ..................................................Idle speed no wake.


More Definitions of Idle speed

Idle speed means the engine speed when accelerator pedal is fully released.
Idle speed means a slow speed maintained by the operator of a mechanically
Idle speed means the operation of a vessel at the slowest possible boat speed necessary to maintain steerage under prevailing wind and sea conditions not to exceed 3 knots (3.5 statute miles per hour or 5.6 kilometers per hour).
Idle speed. - means the unloaded engine speed of a motor vehicle when the accelerator pedal is fully released. In a vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission the drive selector shall be in neutral or park. In a vehicle equipped with a manual transmission, the gear selector shall be in neutral and the clutch fully engaged. In all vehicles, engine operated accessories shall be turned off.
Idle speed means a slow speed maintained by the operator of a mechanically propelled vessel reached by engaging the engine of the vessel into said speed by reducing the throttle to a minimum.
Idle speed means the engine manufacturer's recommended idle speed. If there is no
Idle speed means the lowest speed at which a vessel or sailcraft can operate and maintain steering control.