Engine and engine control method

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2006-02-28

2008-12-16

Cronin, Stephen K. (Department: 3747)

Internal-combustion engines

Starting device

C701S104000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07464681

ABSTRACT:
A method of operating an engine is provided. The engine may include a combustion chamber and a working member positioned adjacent the combustion chamber. The method may include providing a source of fuel for the engine. The method may also include starting the engine producing power by combusting fuel in the combustion chamber to drive the working member. Additionally, the method may include selectively controlling delivery of the fuel to the combustion chamber at least partially as a function of an air temperature in response to achieving at least one predetermined condition involving the air temperature. The air temperature may be at least one of an ambient air temperature and an intake air temperature.

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