Outdoor Power Equipment (ED Version)

First Edition
Author: Jay Webster
ISBN #: 0766813916
©2001   Publish Date: 09/18/2000
Binding: HB
Pages: 600
Publisher: Cengage Learning

Price: $199.95

Description:

Designed to assist students in developing the skills required of professionally certified outdoor power equipment technicians, this book features operation, troubleshooting and service information that can be used to maintain and repair commonly used outdoor equipment, including: lawnmowers and garden tractors, snow throwers, leaf blowers and string trimmers, chain saws, and more! Comprehensive in scope, Small Engines for Outdoor Power Equipment begins by acquainting students with shop safety, tools and basic service information. Following exposure to "the big picture" of small engine operation, students are then introduced to the specifics of the ignition system, fuel system, governor and throttle control system, lubrication system, cooling and exhaust system, manual starting system, and the electrical starting and charging system. Both two-stroke and four-stroke engines are covered in detail. Small Engines for Outdoor Power Equipment also features step-by-step photo sequences to illustrate service techniques and provides students with an opportunity to "test" their knowledge by conducting a failure analysis and successfully rebuilding a failed engine.

Product Benefits:

• Popular outdoor power equipment is used to introduce students to the basic operations of two-stroke and four-stroke engines, as well as common maintenance, service and repair procedures.
• Troubleshooting and failure analysis is emphasized in every chapter to assist students in developing the critical thinking skills they need
• Shop safety is emphasized throughout the book, with discussion of current professional certification requirements included to assist students in launching their careers.
• Step-by-step photo sequences enable students to visualize service techniques before attempting to perform them

Table of Contents:

Part 1 SHOP INFORMATION AND SKILLS 1. Safety and Certification: Terms to Know, Introduction, Small Engines, Safe Work Area, Fire Safety, Personal Protective Equipment, Hand Tool Safety, Power Tool Safety, Cleaning Chemical Safety, Case Study, Engine Operation Safety, Hazard Communication, Small Engine Careers and Certification, Review Questions, Discussion Topics and Activities. 2. Tools: Terms to Know, Introduction, Wrenches, Torque Indicating Wrenches, Case Study, Power Wrenches, Pliers, Screwdrivers, Hammers, Punches, Chisels, Twist Drills, Reamers, Hacksaws, Files, Threading Tools, Pullers, Special Tool Sets, Review Questions, Discussion Topics and Activities. 3. Measuring Tools: Terms to Know, Inch Measuring System, Metric Measuring System, Converting Between Measuring systems, Rule, Feeler Gauge, Outside Micrometer, Case Study, Inside Micrometer, Telescoping Gauge, Small Hole Gauge, Dial Indicator, Review Questions, Discussion Topics and Activities. 4. Measuring Electricity, Pressure, and Vacuum: Terms to Know, Measuring Electricity, Case Study, Measuring Pressure, Measuring Vacuum, Review Questions, Discussion Topics and Activities. 5. Threaded Fasteners: Introduction, Threaded Fasteners, Thread Size and Designation, Fasteners Grade Markings, Case Study, Thread Identification, Thread Repair, Thread Compounds, Review Questions, Discussion Topics and Activities. PHOTO SEQUENCE P1- Using a Tap to Repair a Thread. 6. Non Threaded Fasteners: Terms to Know, Introduction, Keys, Pins, Snap rings, Case Study, Electrical Wire and Electrical Fasteners, Review Questions, Discussion Topics and Activities. 7. Service Information: Terms to Know, Engine Identification, Service Information, Customer Care, Case Study, Review Questions, Discussion Topics and Activities. PART 2 ENGINE OPERATION 8. Four Stroke Engine Operation and Cylinder Block Parts: Terms to Know, Basic Engine Principles, Four Stroke Cycle, Case Study, Multiple Cylinder Four Stroke Engines, Crankcase and Main Bearings, Cylinder and Block, Cylinder Head and Cylinder Head Gasket, Crankshaft, piston, Piston Rings, Connecting Rod, Connecting Rod Bearing, Piston pin, Review Questions, Discussion Topics and Activities. 9. Four Stroke Engine Valve System Parts: Terms to Know, Valve Systems, Valves, Valve Spring and Retainor, Valve Rotator, Valve Seat, Valve Guide, Camshaft, Valve Timing, Case Study, Valve Lifter (Tappet), Push Rod, and Rocker Arm, Valve Clearance, Review Questions, Discussion Topics and Activities. 10. Two Stroke Engine: Terms to Know, Introduction, Basic Parts and Operation, Two Stroke Cycle Engine Port Control, Case Study, Engine Parts, Review Questions, Discussion Topics and Activities. 11. Engine Specifications and Selection: Terms to Know, Internal Engine Size Specifications, Horsepower and Torque, Measuring Horsepower, Engine Efficiency, Engine Selection, Case Study, Review Questions, Discussion Topics and Activities. PART 3 ENGINE SYSTEMS 12. Ignition Systems/Magneto: Te...

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