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Contents
Battery Maintenance 435
Sharpening and Balancing Mower Blades 435
Fueling and Refueling 436
Storing a Tractor 436
Removing a Tractor from Storage 436
C H A P T E R 2 2
Snow Throwers
439
Operating Safely 439
Machine Types and Features 440
Small Snow Throwers 440
Midsize Snow Throwers 441
Heavy-Duty Snow Throwers 442
Engine Controls 443
Operator Presence Controls 443
Electric Start Systems 445
Drive Systems 445
Skid Shoes 449
Snow Thrower Operation 450
Engine Starting 450
Snow Throwing 451
General Maintenance 451
Preventing Freeze-Up 451
Servicing Augers 451
Lubrication 452
Off-Season Storage 453
Starting after Storage 453
C H A P T E R 2 3
Personal Watercraft
457
Introduction 457
Identifi cation Numbers and Placards 458
Types of PWC 458
PWC Main Components and Parts 459
PWC Engines 462
Basic Engine Parts 462
Engine Cooling System 466
Jet Pump Propulsion System 466
New Engine Break-In 469
General Maintenance 469
Fuel Filter 469
Fuel Filter Screens 470
Fuel Vent Check Valve 470
Sediment Bowl 470
Oil Filter and Oil Filter Screen 470
Oil Pump Bleeding 471
Carburetors 471
Cooling System Flushing 473
Jet Pump Water Inlet Screen 474
External Lubrication Points 474
Transporting PWC 475
Towing PWC to Shore 476
PWC Storage 476
C H A P T E R 2 4
Career Opportunities and
Certifi cation
481
Career Opportunities in the Small Gas Engine
Field 481
Engine Service Technician 481
Service Manager 482
Sales Manager 482
General Manager 482
Manufacturer’s Technician 482
Service Representative 483
Engineer 483
Executive 483
Entrepreneur 483
Teacher 484
Certifi cation 484
Why Get Certifi ed? 484
What Is on a Certifi cation Test? 484
Who Can Take the Test? 484
Succeeding in the Workplace 485
Maintain a Professional Appearance 485
Work Habits 485
Time Management 485
Professional Behavior 486
Decision Making and Problem Solving 486
Communication Skills 486
Customer Relations Skills 486
Ethical Workplace Behavior 487
Interpersonal Skills 487
Belonging to Organizations 487
Appendix
489
Glossary
501
Index
522