A method of starting an internal combustion engine for a vehicle having at
least a hydraulic pump configured to be powered at least partially by a
source other than the engine and an adjustable hydraulic actuator
configured to be adjusted by hydraulic fluid of the hydraulic pump is
provided. The method comprises during a first start of the engine,
operating with the hydraulic actuator in a first position; and during a
second start of the engine, operating with the hydraulic actuator in a
second position, said second position different from said first position.