A system for starting an internal combustion engine (ICE) having a crankshaft is introduced. An electric turning machine (ETM) is co-axially mounted to the crankshaft. The crankshaft is rotated using a recoil starter for starting the ICE. A position sensor detects the rotation of the crankshaft. While the crankshaft is rotating, an engine control unit (ECU) operatively connected to the position sensor controls a delivery of electric power from a power source to the ETM for starting the ICE. An ICE integrating the system for starting the ICE and the crankshaft with a cylinder, a cylinder head connected to the cylinder, and a piston connected to the crankshaft and disposed in the cylinder to define a variable volume combustion chamber between the piston and the cylinder head is also disclosed.

A method for operating an electric turning machine (ETM) operatively connected to an internal combustion engine (ICE) are disclosed. An engine control unit (ECU) controls the ETM to operate as a motor with a first control strategy and as a generator with a second control strategy. The second control strategy is distinct from the first control strategy. The ECU controls switching the operation of the ETM from the first control strategy to the second control strategy when a sensor senses that a rotational speed of the ICE is equal to or above a minimum revolution threshold.

A system for operating an electric turning machine (ETM) operatively connected to an internal combustion engine (ICE) are disclosed. An engine control unit (ECU) controls the ETM to operate as a motor with a first control strategy and as a generator with a second control strategy. The second control strategy is distinct from the first control strategy. The ECU controls switching the operation of the ETM from the first control strategy to the second control strategy when a sensor senses that a rotational speed of the ICE is equal to or above a minimum revolution threshold.

A method and a system for operating an electric turning machine (ETM) operatively connected to an internal combustion engine (ICE) are disclosed. The ETM operates as a motor with a first control strategy and as a generator with a second control strategy, the second control strategy being distinct from the first control strategy. The system comprises an engine control unit adapted for controlling an operation of the ETM according to the first and second control strategies. Electric and assisted start procedures are available for starting the ICE by delivering electric power from a power source to the ETM which is co-axially mounted to a crankshaft of the ICE. Assisted start includes delivering the electric power to the ETM while a recoil starter is used to rotate the crankshaft. A manual start procedure is also available. The power source is charged by the ETM when the ICE is running.