Power Equipment Technology

Would you like to...

• Work on customer lawn mowers in actual shop situations

• Do small engine tune-ups

• Work various types of machines and test equipment

• Take apart and reassemble small gas engines

• Select proper tools for various tasks required in servicing small engines

These jobs are available

• Small engine mechanic

• Small engine mechanic helper
• Parts counter person

Course Description
This program prepares juniors and/or seniors to diagnose and repair two and four cycle engines on such equipment as lawn mowers, roto tillers, edgers and trimmers. Power equipment instruction ranges from home-use equipment to commercial equipment.
Students will learn to adjust, clean, lubricate and when necessary, replace worn or defective parts such as spark plugs, ignit8ion parts, valves and carburetors. Other skills taught include wheel alignment, deck repair, blade balancing, blade and chain sharpening, battery testing and electrical repair. Troubleshooting and problem solving on all types of equipment are stressed.

Units of Study

• Safety

• Tools

• Career opportunities

• Fasteners, sealants and gaskets

• Parts identification

• Small engine theory and history

• Basic principles of a four stoke engine

• Electronics

• Fuel systems

• Starters

• Emissions systems

• Engine overhaul

• Two cycle engine theory and overhaul

• Hydraulic theory

• Transmissions and drives

• Motor maintenance

• Troubleshooting

Program: One or Two Years
Level: Junior and/or Senior/Post Secondary
Credit: 3 Units Per Year