Small Gas Engines, 11th Edition

By: Alfred C. Roth, Blake J. Fisher, and W. Scott Gauthier
Copyright: 2017
Subject: Power Technology
Grade Level: 9-14
Small Gas Engines explores the principles of small gasoline engine design, construction, and operation. It also presents a detailed overview of small engine maintenance, troubleshooting, rebuilding, and repair. In addition, this comprehensive textbook includes extensive coverage of outdoor power equipment applications and the specialized service procedures related to each type of equipment.
  • A variety of engine types from a wide range of manufacturers are presented.
  • Career content includes information on Equipment & Engine Training Council (EETC) certification.
  • The Small Gas Engines Workbook has sample EETC certification tests for Two-Stroke Engines and Four-Stroke Engines.
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Table of Contents
Shop Equipment, Supplies, and Safety
1. Safety in the Small Gas Engine Shop
2. Tools and Measuring Instruments
3. Fasteners, Sealants, and Gaskets
4. Fundamentals of Electricity, Magnetism, and Electronics
Basics of Engine Operation
5. Principles of Engine Operation, Two- and Four-Stroke Engines
6. Engine Components
7. Measuring Engine Performance
Engine Systems
8. Fuel Supply, Air Induction, and Emissions
9. Carburetion and Fuel Injection
10. Ignition Systems
11. Lubrication Systems
12. Cooling Systems
Engine Service
13. Preventive Maintenance and Troubleshooting
14. Fuel System Service
15. Ignition and Electrical System Service
16. Engine Disassembly and Inspection
17. Cylinder, Crankshaft, and Piston Service
18. Camshaft and Valve Train Service
19. Engine Reassembly and Break-In
Applications
20. Lawn and Brush Equipment
21. Lawn and Garden Tractors
22. Snow Throwers
23. Personal Watercraft
24. Career Opportunities and Certification
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Correlations
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Agricultural Engines (PDF, 110.64 KB)
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Texas
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About the Author(s)

Alfred C. Roth - was an inventor who holds six patents. He was a member of the Equipment & Engine Training Council (EETC) Certification Test Committee and taught for more than thirty years at the college level.

Blake J. Fisher - is a technical editor and writer with over ten years of experience.

W. Scott Gauthier - has more than 20 years of experience as a technical editor and technical writer. He is a coauthor of the Goodheart-Willcox Automotive Encyclopedia and has written several educational supplements.