

It comprises a control module for controlling the operation of a multiple cylinder, multiple cycle engine, a storage battery, a manually operable switch for connecting the battery to the control module for supplying, when switched on, electric power of the battery therethrough for enabling operation of the engine, a starter motor for cranking the engine when energized, the starter motor being turned on by the electric power supplied from the battery, an electronically actuated set of inlet and exhaust valves mounted on each cylinder of the engine, and more » a fuel injector and a spark plug connected to the control module and being mounted on each of the cylinders, the control module being programmed to monitor the rotary speed of the engine for activating the valves, injector and spark plug for each cylinder when the control module determines the presence of a sufficient inertia build up in the flywheel to start the engine.

This patent describes a control system for starting an internal combustion engine.
