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SRJC - AGMEC 163

Small Gasoline Engines

 

This course is a study of the fundamentals of small engine operation and repair.  Practical work includes the care and use of specialized tools used in small engine repair and maintenance will be covered. Examples of types of engines to be used will include lawn mowers, power saws, conveyor, and any other small engines.  Safety in the shop will be stressed throughout the semester.  This class is a very "hands on" course and uses the vocational approach of "learn by doing". 

 

 

 

Register for the Power Portal Here

Engine Manual Resources are listed below.  Click on the picture of the make that you are looking for to find an online resource.

Engine Manuals

Week 1

8/20/2015

Lecture: Class Orientation, Introduction and Policies

 

Lab: Introduction to Engine Parts ID

 

Homework: Register for Briggs and Stratton Power Portal

Week 2

8/27/2015

Lecture: Precision Measurement Tools and Usage

 

Lab: Precision Measurement Tools

 

Homework: Study for a Tool ID Quiz

Week 3

9/3/2015

Lecture: Shop Safety and Orientation

 

Lab: Engine Framiliarization and Numerical ID Systems

 

Homework: Examine the 4-stroke theory module on the Briggs and Stratton Power Portal

Week 4

9/10/2015

Lecture: Engine Theory

 

Lab: Engine Component Removal and Installation

 

Homework: Complete a 1-page guid to dissasembling a horizontally shafted OHV engine, and email it to germis@santarosa.edu prior to class on 9/17.

Week 5

9/17/2015

Lecture: Fuel and Intake Systems

 

Lab: Engine Component Removal and Installation

 

Homework: Carburetors and Intake Systems Review

Week 6

9/24/2015

Lecture: None; Field Trip

 

Lab: None; Field Trip to Belkorp Ag

 

Homework: Lab Write-Up

Week 7

10/1/2015

Lecture: 2-Stroke Engines and Engine Specifications

 

Lab: Engine Specifications Exercise

 

Homework: Complete a 4-stroke Cycle Theory Basic exam on the Briggs and Stratton Power Portal by 10/15

Week 8

10/8/2015

Lecture: Ignition systems and Valve Trains

 

Lab: Ignition System Inspection and Service, and Valve Train Inspection and Service.

 

Homework: Complete a 4-stroke Cycle Theory Basic exam on the Briggs and Stratton Power Portal by 10/15

Week 9

10/15/2015

MIDTERM EXAM

Week 10

10/22/2015

Lecture: Lubrication Systems, Cooling Systems, and Engine Oils

 

Lab: Engine Specifications and skills Exercises

 

Homework: None

Week 11

10/29/2015

Lecture: Small Engine Governors

 

Lab: Skills Exercises and Engine Specifications

 

Homework: Bring and Engine Next Week

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