FIELD: mechanical engineering; internal combustion engines. SUBSTANCE: according to proposed method, metered-out amounts of hydrocarbon fuel and hydrogen are delivered into engine combustion chamber. Combustion chamber has igniting device, and delivery of hydrogen is related in time both with introduction of fuel and with brining the igniting device in operation to provide ignition mixture on igniting device when the latter is set into operation. EFFECT: enlarged operating capabilities and enhanced reliability. 30 cl, 5 dwg
