Multi-function engine control and input system

A method of controlling operation of an engine, comprising:

• providing power to a control module and/or a controller included in the control module;
• providing an engine start input where the engine start input is communicated with the controller;
• determining or detecting actuation of the engine start input;
• sending a signal from the controller to begin an engine starting procedure to start the engine;
• providing multiple engine operating mode inputs via the module;
• determining or detecting actuation of one of the engine operating mode inputs;
• controlling the engine in accordance with one or more predetermined engine control instructions associated with the engine operating mode that is associated with the actuated engine operating input, which includes a power take off selectively driven by the engine and a tool driven by the power take off, and wherein the engine includes a reverse operating mode and when the reverse operating mode is selected with the power take off being driven by the engine, the controller either terminates engine operation or terminates driving the power take off by the engine.

A method of controlling operation of an engine, comprising:

• providing power to a control module and/or a controller included in the control module;
• providing an engine start input where the engine start input is communicated with the controller;
• determining or detecting actuation of the engine start input;
• sending a signal from the controller to begin an engine starting procedure to start the engine;
• providing multiple engine operating mode inputs via the module;
• determining or detecting actuation of one of the engine operating mode inputs;
• controlling the engine in accordance with one or more predetermined engine control instructions associated with the engine operating mode that is associated with the actuated engine operating input, which also includes limiting initial engine operation after starting to a predetermined initial engine operating mode including reduced maximum engine speed and load, and which also includes determining at least one of engine temperature exceeding a threshold, the engine having completed a threshold number of revolutions, a threshold time having expired since the engine was started, a minimum engine speed being exceeded, and/or a minimum number of throttle manipulations by the user is exceeded before terminating the initial engine operating mode.

A method of controlling operation of an engine, comprising:

• providing power to a control module and/or a controller included in the control module;
• providing an engine start input where the engine start input is communicated with the controller;
• determining or detecting actuation of the engine start input;
• sending a signal from the controller to begin an engine starting procedure to start the engine;
• providing multiple engine operating mode inputs via the module;
• determining or detecting actuation of one of the engine operating mode inputs;
• controlling the engine in accordance with one or more predetermined engine control instructions associated with the engine operating mode that is associated with the actuated engine operating input, wherein one of the engine operating modes includes a start/stop strategy in which the engine operation is terminated when the device is stopped and the engine is idling.