METHOD TO REDUCE FUEL CONSUMPTION WHILE OPERATING A POWER TAKE OFF

摘要

A system and method for reducing fuel consumption of an engine while operating a power take off. Whenever practical, the system and method will operate the engine with fewer than all cylinders when operating a power take off. Operating the engine with fewer than all cylinders will reduce fuel consumption and improve fuel economy.

主权项

1. A method of controlling an engine for power take off operation, said method comprising:
determining if the engine can be operated with less than all engine cylinders activated during power take off; and operating the engine with less than all engine cylinders activated if it is determined that the engine can be operated with less than all engine cylinders activated during power take off.