摘要 |
An internal combustion engine (82) including an electrical starting system (84) which integrates several components into a single assembly for easier manufacture and operation of the engine. For example, a safety switch (100) and key (104) are integrated with the electric motor starting system. The starting system includes a starter motor (88) having a drive member (92) in selective driving relationship with the engine crankshaft (42), and also includes a key (104) and a switch (90) assembled to the starter motor. The switch includes a power connector (102) and a key interface (98), and the key and key interface are together moveable between a first or "insert/remove" position in which the key is selectively engageable and disengageable with the key interface, a second or "run" position in which the key is engaged with the key interface and the power connector is not in electrical communication with the starter motor, and a third or "start" position in which the key is engaged with the key interface and the power connector is in electrical communication with the starter motor.
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