AUXILIARY STARTING APPARATUS FOR ALCOHOL ENGINE

摘要

The power supplied at starting to a fuel evaporating heater 22 is controlled dependent on the engine coolant or fuel temperature, the quantity of fuel supplied and the proportion of alcohol to petrol in the fuel. The starting fuel quantity is determined dependent on the starter motor voltage and engine lubricant temperature or the starter motor voltage and current. The heater 22 may be operated for a period prior to starter motor operation if the power required by the heater exceeds a reference value.