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Small Gas Engines
S E C T I O N
1—Shop Equipment, Supplies, and Safetyy
C H A P T E R 1
Safety in the Small Gas Engine Shop
15
C H A P T E R 2
Tools and Measuring Instruments
23
C H A P T E R 3
Fasteners, Sealants, and Gaskets
53
C H A P T E R 4
Fundamentals of Electricity, Magnetism, and Electronics
73
S E C T I O N
2—Basics of Engine Operation
C H A P T E R 5
Principles of Engine Operation, Two- and Four-Stroke Engines
95
C H A P T E R 6
Engine Components
109
C H A P T E R 7
Measuring Engine Performance
133
S E C T I O N
3—Engine Systems
C H A P T E R 8
Fuel Supply, Air Induction, and Emissions
153
C H A P T E R 9
Carburetion
173
C H A P T E R 10
Ignition Systems
195
C H A P T E R 11
Lubrication Systems
215
C H A P T E R 12
Cooling Systems
231
S E C T I O N
4—Engine Service
C H A P T E R 13
Preventive Maintenance and Troubleshooting
243
C H A P T E R 14
Fuel System Service
265
C H A P T E R 15
Ignition and Electrical System Service
291
C H A P T E R 16
Engine Disassembly and Inspection
311
C H A P T E R 17
Cylinder, Crankshaft, and Piston Service
329
C H A P T E R 18
Camshaft and Valve Train Service
341
C H A P T E R 19
Engine Reassembly and Break-In
357
S E C T I O N
5—ApplicationsationslicppA—
C H A P T E R 20
Lawn and Brush Equipment
373
C H A P T E R 21
Lawn and Garden Tractors
403
C H A P T E R 22
Snow Throwers
439
C H A P T E R 23
Personal Watercraft
457
C H A P T E R 24
Career Opportunities and Certifi cation
481
B R I E F
C O N T E N T S
S E C T I O N 1
—Shop — S o p Equipment, Supplies, and Safet
S E C T I O N 2
—Basics — B s c of Engine Operation
S E C T I O N 3
—Engine — E g n Systems
S E C T I O N 4
—Engine — E g n Service
S E C T I O N 5
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