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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 29, 2021
Filed:
Oct. 02, 2018
Walbro Llc, Tucson, AZ (US);
Andreas D. Dixon, Cass City, MI (US);
Justin T. Dolane, Cass City, MI (US);
Sean M. Murphy, Dexter, MI (US);
Duried F. Rabban, Henderson, NV (US);
Bradley J. Roche, Millington, MI (US);
Elizabeth M. VanSipe, Caro, MI (US);
WALBRO LLC, Tucson, AZ (US);
Abstract
An engine control and input system for a device having a tool driven by an engine, includes an input and control module having one or more inputs and a controller responsive to actuation of the inputs to permit user control of at least one engine operating parameter by user actuation of the inputs. The system may include a touch screen display that displays icons to the user relating to the inputs and the at least one engine operating parameter, and wherein the touch screen display is responsive to the user selecting one of the inputs by touching an associated one of the icons provided by the display. At least one of the inputs may relate to one or more of changing engine speed, starting the engine, causing the engine to drive the tool, turning on a light, actuating a heater or warmer or stopping engine operation.