Abstract: An apparatus and method for starting an engine having a starter generator for providing a rotational force to a pulley in order to provide the necessary torque to start an engine. The starter generator also receives a rotational force to the pulley wherein the starter generator generates a current when the pulley receives the rotational force. A valve deactivation system reduces the compression in a cylinder of the engine, thereby reducing the torque required to perform a starting sequence of the engine, either permitting this apparatus to be applied to larger engines, lower ambient temperatures, or some combination thereof.

Abstract: A seed planter having a plurality of vacuum operated seed metering units includes a valve assembly connected between the metering units and the vacuum manifold permitting discrete control of the operation of each metering unit.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for starting an engine having a starter generator for providing a rotational force to a pulley in order to provide the necessary torque to start an engine. The starter generator also receives a rotational force to the pulley wherein the starter generator generates a current when the pulley receives the rotational force. A valve deactivation system reduces the compression in a cylinder of the engine, thereby reducing the torque required to perform a starting sequence of the engine, either permitting this apparatus to be applied to larger engines, lower ambient temperatures, or some combination thereof.

Abstract: An air brake system having a brake application valve controlling a relay valve by pilot pressure. A wheel lock control portion includes a valve for venting a relay valve pilot chamber upon actuation of a solenoid valve during antiskid operation of the system. A supply pressure restrictor mechanism, held inactive during normal conditions, operates upon closure of the solenoid valve to restrict the supply of pressure from the pressure source to the relay valve supply port in order to permit a slower brake re-application rate upon skid control termination. The pressure restrictor mechanism is returned to its normally inoperative state upon release of the brake application valve.