Patent ID: 7140338
Filing Date: 2006-11-28
Classification: B60R,F02B,F02D,F02N

Abstract:
1. A snowmobile having an engine, a drive train driven by the engine, and a remote starting system, the remote starting system comprising: a remote starting activation switch that transmits a radio frequency signal to a remote starter module to initiate starting the engine, the remote starter module receiving the radio frequency signal from the remote starting activation switch and, in response to receiving the radio frequency signal, causing a starter motor of the snowmobile to crank and start the engine; a motion sensor for sensing motion of a component of the drive train; and wherein the remote starter module interrupts engine operation upon sensing motion of the drive train component, if insertion of a key into an ignition switch of the snowmobile and the key being turned to an on or run position are not detected.