throttle lever

noun
1.
throttle (def 1).
Origin
1860-65
Examples from the web for throttle lever
  • The engineer drives the locomotive using the throttle lever, brakes, and reversing gear.
  • After planning your direction, forward or reverse, slowly press your thumb against the throttle lever for the direction selected.
  • The engine throttle control was tested by moving the throttle lever through its speed range.
  • The throttle lever could become stuck leading to loss of speed control and possible collision.
  • The tractor's throttle lever was wedged against the ground and could not be moved to shut off the tractor's engine.
  • Also, the throttle cable at the engine was against the idle screw, which conforms to the setting of the throttle lever.