The Curriculum Skills & Objectives in Outdoor Power Equipment
To establish a solid footing in the small engine industry, mastering fundamental skills such as mechanical aptitude, technical knowledge, problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, safety awareness, and communication skills is crucial. These skills form the foundation for successful careers as small engine technicians or mechanics.
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Outdoor Power Equipment: Year One
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Shop Safety & Personal Protection
Four-cycle theory Two-cycle theory
• Tools & Equipment – identification, proper usage • Fasteners & thread repair • 4-cycle Engine (top end) disassemble & reassemble • Oil and lubrication • Carburetors & fuel systems • Parts & service manuals
Outdoor Power Equipment: Year Two
• Shop Safety & Personal Protection revisited • Basic Electrical Theory & Hands-on Applications • Fuel Injection • Ignition Systems • Starting Systems • Precision Measuring • Transmission & Clutch • Suspension Systems • Equipment Service • Hydraulics Theory & Operation
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