Patent ID: 6799546
Filing Date: 2004-10-05
Classification: F02N

Abstract:
A method for controlling the starting procedure of an internal combustion engine, comprising the steps of:providing said internal combustion engine which is connectable in torque transmitting relation with a propulsion system of a marine vessel; providing a first switch; connecting a microprocessor in signal communication with said first switch; providing a starter motor connected in torque transmitting association with said internal combustion engine; receiving a first signal from said first switch, said first signal being received by said microprocessor; activating said starter motor subsequent to said first signal receiving step; measuring a preselected operating parameter associated with said internal combustion engine; and deactivating said starter motor if said preselected operating parameter does not achieve a predetermined status within a predetermined time period subsequent to said activating step, said preselected operating parameter being the operating speed of said internal combustion engine, said predetermined status is achievement of a minimum threshold speed indicating movement of a crankshaft of said internal combustion engine.