Level: 2
Category: Vocations
Year: 1975

Small Engines

1. Describe the design and operation of the 2-cycle engine and the 4-cycle engine.
2. Name the parts of the 2-cycle engine and tell what each part does.
3. List the fuel types used in small engines and explain their use.
4. Show care and safety in fuel handling and storage.
5. Describe two types of ignition systems.
6. List two acceptable cleaning fluids for small engines. (Why is gasoline an improper cleaning fluid?)
7. List and tell how three basic lubrication systems operate.
8. List in order a general trouble-shooting procedure.
9. Demonstrate that you can overhaul, clean, inspect, reassemble, and properly tune any small engine.
10. Demonstrate that you know how to test and clean spark plugs and glow plugs.