Patent ID: 6752110
Filing Date: 2004-06-22
Classification: F02D,F02M

Abstract:
An engine starting system, comprising:a battery: a starter motor powered by said battery, the starter motor including a positive terminal and a negative terminal; a starter switch electrically connected between the battery and the starter motor; a solenoid actuator powered by said battery and directly electrically connected to the positive terminal of the starter motor; a choke valve disposed in an air intake of an air/fuel-mixing device, the choke valve interconnected with and movable in response to the solenoid actuator; a temperature switch electrically connected to the negative terminal of the solenoid actuator, wherein the temperature switch interrupts the electrical power supplied to the solenoid actuator above a threshold temperature; and a delay switch electrically connected to the positive terminal of the solenoid actuator, wherein the delay switch provides electrical power for a selected period of time to the solenoid actuator after the starter switch moves from a closed to an open position.