Small engines and outdoor power equipment : a care & repair guide for : lawn mowers, snowblowers & small gas-powered implements

Small engines and outdoor power equipment A care & repair guide for : lawn mowers, snowblowers & small gas-powered implements

Book - 2014

If you use gas-powered lawn mowers, snowblowers, chain saws, or any other piece of equipment with an engine, you know how inconvenient it is when the implement needs service. Small-engine maintenance is not that complicated or time consuming, especially if you have good information to show you how. This book is the information source that shows you just what you need to do. Among the skills you'll learn in this fully illustrated book are adjusting and overhauling the carburetor; replacing the spark plug; servicing the fuel system; replacing the rewind cord; testing the electrical system; maintaining the mechanical parts; and much more.

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Subjects
Small gasoline engines.
Small gasoline engines > Maintenance and repair.
Gardening > Equipment and supplies > Maintenance and repair.
Published
Minneapolis, Minnesota : Cool Springs Press c2014.
Language
English
Other Authors
Peter Hunn, 1953- (-)
Item Description
Includes index.
Physical Description
144 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
ISBN
9781591865872
  • Things that make a small engine run
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  • Basic engine repairs
  • Advanced repairs
  • 2-stroke power equipment.
Review by Library Journal Review

Is your yard equipment ready for action? If not, this manual might be the best place to start. Small engine repair and maintenance is well covered here, starting with an introduction to common engine types, with interior systems and components clearly illustrated. Tools needed and safety considerations are carefully detailed, followed by a lengthy troubleshooting chart. A section on annual maintenance is accompanied by large photos and step-by-step instructions; it's followed by basic repairs, which focus on common issues. The book finishes with more difficult repairs that involve interior systems, such as rebuilding or replacing parts. Many of the engine repairs shown are for lawn mowers, though the fixes will easily translate to other yard equipment powered by small gas engines. The progress of the book is wonderful, allowing do-it-yourselfers to go only as far as they are comfortable. The larger instructional photos are a highlight of this title, and the organization is insightful. VERDICT Small-engine repair books are few and far between, so libraries will want this one. A highly recommended read for any home owner. (c) Copyright 2014. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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