In the case of this method the values of at least one ignition pressure characteristic of the self-igniting reciprocating-piston combustion engine and/or the values for the start of injection by the injection device as a function of the angle of rotation of the crankshaft are stored in the memory (12) of an electronic circuit (1). A control element (16) for adjusting or setting the start of injection on the injection pump is controlled on the basis of these values according to the operating state. The method permits the operation of a diesel engine according to various basic characteristics and in particular easy switching from operation according to one basic characteristic to operation according to another. IMAGE
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