Patent ID: 7649446

Claim:
A multipurpose engine controller for controlling a multipurpose engine, the controller comprising: a power generator for generating power via a motive power of the multipurpose engine; an ignition circuit for firing a spark plug using the power generated by the power generator; an engine speed sensor for detecting a speed of the multipurpose engine; a float-type oil level sensor for emitting an oil level drop detection signal when the level of the oil pooled in the crankcase of the multipurpose engine has dropped to a fixed lower-limit level; and a control unit for controlling the ignition circuit, so as to supply and stop power to the spark plug on the basis of the operating state of the multipurpose engine and the state of the level of the oil, wherein the spark plug is ignited after the oil level has been suitable, and a determination has been made as to confirm that the speed of the multipurpose engine has reached a first reference speed set in advance.