Small Gas Engines provides practical information about the construction and operation of one-, two-, and three-cylinder; two- and four-cycle gasoline engines. Detailed information about specific applications, maintenance, lubrication, troubleshooting, service, rebuilding, and repair is presented. The text is written in clear, nontechnical language. This edition is up-to-date with the latest advances in small gas engine technology.
If you use gas-powered lawn mowers, snowblowers, chain saws, or any other piece of power equipment with an engine, you know how inconvenient it is when the implement needs service. Repair shops are becoming harder to find, they never seem to be open when you need them, and their rates just keep rising. Things have gotten to the point that, even with relatively expensive equipment, it can be easier and cheaper to simply replace the tool at the first sign of trouble. Or, many homeowners who lack the basic skills to care for the power equipment simply park it in a garage or shed and try to make do without it. But it does not have to be this way. Small-engine maintenance is not that complicated or time consuming, especially if you have good information to show you how. For anyone who would rather fix it than toss it, Small Engines and Outdoor Power Equipment is the information source that shows you just what you need to do. Among the skills you'll learn in this fully illustrated book are: Adjusting and overhauling the carburetor, Replacing the spark plug, Servicing the fuel system, Replacing the rewind cord, Testing the electrical system, Maintaining the mechanical parts, And much, much more Book jacket.
Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Save money by performing your own small engine maintenance and repair jobs Fully updated to reflect the latest technologies, this best-selling guide shows how to troubleshoot and repair the engines found in household devices—including lawnmowers, garden tractors, portable generators, and handheld tools. Written by a master mechanic, Small Gas Engine Repair, Fourth Edition, provides easy-to-follow, fully illustrated instructions for complicated diagnostic and repair procedures. The book suggests money-saving alternatives to expensive factory tools and overpriced replacement parts. You will gain access to valuable Internet resources as well as shortcuts, field fixes, and other tricks of the trade that working mechanics use on the job. You’ll find coverage of: • Basics • Troubleshooting • Ignition and related systems • Fuel systems • Rewind starters • Electrical systems • Engine mechanical • Two- and four-cycle engines • Diaphragm carburetors • Electronic fuel injection • And much more
