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Continuing Education > Sept. - Dec. 2009 Fall Course Schedule > Small-Engine Mechanic

Small-Engine Mechanic

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Professional Small-Engine Mechanic Certification
This 60-hour program meets the needs of small-engine repair shops and facilities. The topics include tool usage, troubleshooting, disassembling the small engine, identifying all parts of the engine and making appropriate repairs. Diagnosing and troubleshooting transmissions for the riding lawnmower within established specifications for both the four-stroke and two-cycle engine are also covered. Certificate is awarded upon program completion. You must furnish some hand tools; the list is available from the Continuing Education Bookroom.

Professional Small-Engine Mechanic Certification consists of the following courses:

Basic Small-Engine Repair-Troubleshooting and Repairing Lawn and Small Garden Tractors

This course introduces the proper tools and their usage for small-engine repair. Learn safety procedures for disassembly of small engines and the basics of troubleshooting. Learn in-depth repair and troubleshooting of the small engine, including carburetor repair and adjustments, ignition and exhaust systems for both the two- and four-stroke engines.This course covers repair and maintenance of lawn and small garden tractors.

XPOB 587-501

9/5-11/7

8 a.m.-2 p.m.

$325

*Class is taught at the St. Paul's Parish Site in Hollywood, SC.

Small Engine Troubleshooting

This course covers troubleshooting and diagnostic techniques for mechanical, electrical and fuel repairs and servicing. Real hands-on exercises in the detection of problems with electrical, mechanical and fuel systems to include replacement of major engine and drive components are used. Students will be required to disassemble/assemble engine, transmission, fuel systems, electrical and controls for small-engine-powered equipment. The proper use of electrical and mechanical testing instruments is also covered.

XPOB-646-501

9/5-11/7

8 a.m.-2 p.m.

$325

*Class is taught at the St. Paul's Parish Site in Hollywood, SC.

Advanced Lawn and Small Garden Tractor Repair and Advanced Troubleshooting

This course covers the repair and maintenance of lawn and small garden tractors. Topics include changing drive and blade belts, wheel bearings, steering mechanisms and drive trains, advance troubleshooting, changing ignition systems, charging systems and drive trains.

XPOB 655-501

9/5-11/7

8 a.m.-2 p.m.

$325

*Class is taught at the St. Paul's Parish Site in Hollywood, SC.