MOTORCYCLE SMALL ENGINE SERVICING : Intermediate (Book with DVD) (Workbook Included)

Motorcycle Small Engine Servicing: Intermediate comprehends various diverse practical and visual skills with knowledge of specialized materials and techniques. Small engine mechanics service and repair a wide range of power equipment, including motorcycles, chainsaws, jet skis, lawnmowers, motorboats, dirt bikes, garden tractors, mopeds, edge trimmers, snowmobiles and leaf blowers. This book will introduce the knowledge and skills for those studying and/or working in automotive industry to interpret and convey information in response to workplace requirements.

About this Book

The information in this book consists of competencies that a person must achieve to install, service parts of motorcycle/small engine. Servicing includes checking, inspecting, cleaning and overhauling mechanical and electrical parts, components, assemblies and sub-assemblies of motorcycle/small engine. A person who has achieved this qualification is competent to be: Motorcycle mechanic or Small engine mechanic.

About the Automotive Mechanical Industry

Just like other engines, breakdowns are common place with small engines found in motorcycles, motorboats, and other equipment. Workers will repair small engines in all types of power equipment, from motorcycles to chain saws. Small engines, just like their large engine counterparts, need regular service to reduce the frequency of malfunctions and maintain optimal performance. To perform regular maintenance of equipment, mechanics abide by a checklist to ensure that the brakes, electrical systems, fuel injection systems, plugs, carburetors, and other parts are operating properly. As mechanics inspect the equipment, they will make repairs and adjustments as needed to ensure the device is functioning properly. A big part of a mechanic’s job is routine maintenance. When equipment fails, mechanics rely on different methods to locate and identify the precise problem. Mechanics are known for their ability to quickly analyze mechanical, fuel, and electrical problems. To quickly and correctly diagnose a problem a mechanic must be a good problem solver and have an excellent understanding of how the equipment works. As always, hand tools like wrenches, pliers, and screwdrivers are utilized by small engine mechanics. When special repairs require their use, mechanics will use power tools, such as drills and grinders. Devices such as computerized engine analyzers, compression gauges, ammeters and voltmeters, allow mechanics to find bad parts and tune engines. Growth in the industry will also be aided by the relatively new phenomenon of building more and more single-family homes, each requiring the purchase of individual lawn care equipment, which will help the demand for mechanics grow. According to the BLS, between 2012 and 2022, employment for small engine mechanics was expected to increase by six percent.