Title:
Power equipment engine technology
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Publication Information:
Clifton Park, NY : Delmar/Cengage Learning, c2011
Physical Description:
xii, 398 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 29 cm.
ISBN:
9781418053888
General Note:
Includes index
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Summary
Summary
POWER EQUIPMENT ENGINE TECHNOLOGY (PEET) has been written to make the learning experience enjoyable with easy-to-read-and-understand chapters and over 600 illustrations to assist visual learners with content comprehension. Give yourself a head-start in today's world with PEET � giving you the knowledge you need with a solid education prior to working in the field.
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to Power Equipment Engine Technology |
Objectives |
Introduction |
A Brief History of the Internal Combustion Engine |
Power Equipment Industry Opportunities |
Power Equipment Industry Education and Certification |
Summary |
Chapter 1 Review Questions |
2 Safety First |
Objectives |
Introduction |
The Safety Attitude |
Fire Safety |
Hazardous Chemicals |
Right-to-know Laws |
Electrical Safety |
Exhaust Gas Safety |
Safe Operation of Equipment |
Good Housekeeping Practices |
Handling Heavy Objects and Materials |
Using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) |
Using Tools Safely |
Chapter 2 Summary |
Chapter 2 Review Questions |
3 Tools |
Objectives |
Introduction |
Basic Hand Tools |
Power Tools |
Special Tools |
Purchasing Tools |
Storing Tools |
Service Information Library |
Summary |
Chapter 3 Review Questions |
4 Measuring Systems, Fasteners and Thread Repair |
Objectives |
Introduction |
Measurement Systems |
Fasteners |
Inspection and Cleaning of Threaded Fasteners |
Stresses on Threaded Fasteners |
Tips for Working with Threaded Fasteners |
Tightening and Torque |
Repairing and Replacing Broken Fasteners |
Chapter Summary |
Chapter 4 Review Questions |
5 Basic Engine Operation and Configurations |
Objectives |
Basic Engine Operation |
Engine Ratings |
Basic Four-Stroke Engine Components |
Basic Two-Stroke Engine Components |
Engine Cooling |
Engine Configurations |
Summary |
Chapter 5 Review Questions |
6 Internal Combustion Engines |
Objectives |
Introduction |
General and Scientific Terms |
Basic Internal Combustion Engine Operation |
Internal-Combustion Engine Operation |
Basic Four-Stroke Engine Components |
Four Stroke Engine Theory of Operation |
Two Stroke Engines |
Two Stroke Engine Components |
Two-Stroke Engine Theory of Operation |
Two-Stroke Engine Induction Systems |
Two-Stroke Exhaust Systems |
Comparing Two-Stroke to Four-Stroke Engines |
Summary |
Chapter 6 Review Questions |
7 Lubrication and Cooling Systems |
Objectives |
Introduction |
Lubricants and Lubrication |
Friction Reducing Devices |
Two Stroke Engine Lubrication |
Four Stroke Engine Lubrication |
Cooling Systems |
Summary |
Chapter 7 Review Questions |
8 Fuel Systems |
Objectives |
Introduction |
Fuel |
Oxygen |
Emissions |
The Carburetor |
Fuel Delivery Systems |
Carburetor Types and Operation |
Fuel Injection |
Chapter Summary |
Chapter 8 Review Questions |
9 Governor and Throttle Control Systems |
Objectives |
Introduction |
Manual Throttle Control |
Governor Throttle Control |
Chapter Summary |
Chapter 9 Review Questions |
10 Two Stroke Engine Top End Inspection |
Objectives |
Introduction |
Diagnostics |
Repair Procedures |
Two-Stroke Top End Disassembly and Inspection |
Two-Stroke Engine Top End Inspection |
Starting the Rebuilt Engine |
Chapter 10 Summary |
Chapter 10 Review Questions |
11 Two-Stroke Engine Lower-End Inspection |
Objectives |
Introduction |
Repair Procedures |
Two Stroke Engine Removal and Disassembly |
Two Stroke Engine Lower End Inspection |
Chapter 11 Summary |
Chapter 11 Review Questions |
12 Four-Stroke Engine Inspection |
Objectives |
Introduction |
Diagnostics |
Repair Procedures |
Four-Stroke Top End Disassembly and Inspection |
Four-stroke Engine Lower End Disassembly |
Common Lower-End Engine Failures |
Four-Stroke Engine Lower End Inspection |
Four-stroke Engine Reassembly |
Chapter 12 Summary |
Chapter 12 Review |
13 Electrical Fundamentals |
Objectives |
Introduction |
Safety Precautions with Electricity |
Basic Principles of Electricity |
Units of Electricity |
Electrical Meters and Measurements |
Magnetism |
Electronic Devices |
Electrical Schematics and Symbols |
Electrical Terms |
Chapter 13 Summary |
Chapter 13 Review Questions |
14 Power Equipment Engine Charging Systems and DC Circuits |
Objectives |
Introduction |
Charging Systems |
Charging System Operation |
Types of Charging Systems. |
Charging System Inspection |
DC Electrical Circuits |
Chapter 14 Summary |
Chapter 14 Review Questions |
15 Ignition and Electric Starting Systems |
Objectives |
Introduction |
Power Equipment Engine Ignition Systems |
Basic Ignition System Components |
Types of Ignition Systems |
Electric Starter Systems |
Chapter 15 Summary |
Chapter 15 Review questions |
16 Power Equipment Engine Maintenance |
Objectives |
Introduction |
Maintenance Intervals |
Power Equipment Engine Maintenance |
Power Equipment Engine Storage Procedures |
Chapter 16 Summary |
Chapter 16 Review |
17 Power Equipment Engine Troubleshooting |
Objectives |
Introduction |
Systematic Approaches to Solving Problems |
Engine Problem Troubleshooting |
Fuel System Troubleshooting |
Electrical Problem Troubleshooting |
Abnormal Noise Troubleshooting |
Chapter 17 Summary |
Chapter 17 Review |