TTCE 607G - Small Engine Maintenance (Gasoline)
Course Description
This practical course uses classroom, demos, and hands-on sessions to present the basic theory and maintenance for gas engines. Learn how to properly store your equipment, to troubleshoot problems, what you can tackle yourself and when you need to call your mechanic!
Learner Outcomes
Small Gasoline Engines
This module covers up to 4-cylinder industrial equipment engines and motorcycles. Student will need to bring in their own project for this course (ie. lawnmower, weed eater, generator, etc.). Topics include:
- Hand tool usage using Camosun shop tools (safety shoe wear and safety glasses are required by the student)
- Using shop impact tools and cleaning devices (supplied by Camosun)
- Identifying and understanding the 4-stoke cycle engine
- Identifying and understanding the 2-stroke cycle engine
- How to diagnose and correct running issues with your project
- Carburetor overhaul & fuel system maintenance
- Ignition faults (ie. ignition coil, wiring & spark plug)
- Lawn mower maintenance, blade sharpening & balancing
- End-of-season preparation & storage
- Discuss how Hydraulic Drives operate on larger garden equipment
- Basic Electrical theory and making it relevant for the projects
- How to use a Digital Volt Ohmmeter
- Servicing outboard engines (If it is one of the student’s projects)
- Impeller replacement, Leg oil servicing, cooling system diagnosis, and service
Notes
- Required for shop: safety glasses and steel-toed boots
- No engines please for first class
We are especially grateful to live, work, and play on the traditional territories of the Lekwungen (Songhees, Kosapsum), Malahat, Pacheedaht, Scia'new, T'Sou-ke, and WSÁNEĆ (Pauquachin, Tsartlip, Tsawout, Tseycum) peoples. We acknowledge their welcome and graciousness to the students who seek knowledge here.
