Skilled and Tech Transportation

SMALL ENGINE REPAIR

Standard 3 Identify and demonstrate use of basic measuring tools (accurate to 1/32 or 1mm). x Micrometers, rulers, feeler gauges compression gauges, and digital multi meter (DMM) Standard 4 Use reference manuals or information systems to find service procedures and specifications. x Computer oriented

x Printed manuals x Owner’s manuals

Performance ^Ŭŝůů Understand basic hand tools, fasteners, and shop equipment.

x Identify, size, and measure metric and standard fasteners. x Correctly identify and use basic hand tools.

x Identify and demonstrate use of basic measuring tools (accurate to 1/32 or 1mm). x Use reference manuals or information systems to find service procedures and specifications. STRAND 3 Students will be able to identify and perform basic services on a small engine. Standard 1 Locate and identify basic engine components. x Identify engine components x Block, crankshaft, camshaft, piston, piston rings, cylinder head, connecting rod, valve train, timing components

x Fuel systems: carburetor, fuel filter, lines, tank x Ignition systems: spark plug, magneto, coil x Cooling system: cooling fins, shroud, and flywheel x Lubrication system: dip stick, oil slinger or pump, oil plug, oil x Exhaust system: muffler, exhaust gasket

Standard 2 Change engine oil and filter on a small engine. Use proper disposal methods for waste oil.

x Check fuel filter x Check air filter x Change and gap spark plug x Remove and sharpen lawn mower blade x Check oil level x Perform an oil change

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