Power equipment engine technology
By: Edward Abdo
Publisher: Delmar/Cengage Learning
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Clifton Park, NY
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 398
ISBN-13: 9781418053888
Subjects: Internal combustion engines; Maintenance and repair
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Preface; title: Chapter 1 : Introduction To Power Equipment Engine Technology.; title: Learning objectives; title: Introduction; title: Brief history of the internal combustion engine.; title: Birth of the internal combustion engine; title: Career opportunities in the power equipment engine industry.; title: Opportunities in dealerships; title: Power equipment industry education and certification.; title: Equipment & Engine Training Council; title: Summary; title: Review questions; title: Chapter 2 : Safety First.; title: Learning objectives; title: Introduction; title: Safety attitude; title: Fire safety.; title: Fire triangle; title: Four fire classes; title: Using a fire extinguisher; title: Hazardous chemicals.; title: Right-to-know laws; title: Electrical safety; title: Exhaust gas safety; title: Safe operation of equipment; title: Good housekeeping practices; title: Handling heavy objects and materials; title: Using personal protective equipment.; title: Protecting your eyes and face; title: Protecting your lungs; title: Protecting your hearing; title: Proper attire; title: Protecting your feet and legs; title: Protecting your hands and arms; title: Using tools safely.; title: Using hand tools safely; title: Using power tools safely; title: Compressed air safety; title: Summary; title: Review questions; title: Chapter 3 : Tools.; title: Learning objectives; title: Introduction; title: Basic hand tools.; title: Wrenches; title: Screwdrivers; title: Pliers; title: Hammers; title: Punches and chisels; title: Clamps and vises; title: Cutting tools; title: Power tools.; title: Drills; title: Drill press; title: Bench grinder; title: Air tools; title: Special tools.; title: Pullers; title: Precision measuring tools; title: Test instruments; title: Purchasing tools; title: Storing tools; title: Service information library; title: Summary; title: Review questions; title: Chapter 4 : Measuring Systems, Fasteners And Thread Repair.; title: Learning objectives; title: Introduction; title: Measurement systems.; title: Conventional system; title: Metric system; title: Fasteners.; title: Nuts and bolts of bolts and nuts; title: Fastener anatomy; title: Thread types; title: Bolt grades; title: Bolts types; title: Nuts; title: Washers; title: Thread-locking agents and sealers; title: Inspection and cleaning of threaded fasteners; title: Stresses on threaded fasteners.; title: Preload; title: Tips for working with threaded fasteners; title: Tightening and torque.; title: Torque; title: Torque wrenches; title: Repairing and replacing broken fasteners.; title: Screw extractors; title: Drilling and re-tapping; title: Thread inserts; title: Summary; title: Review questions; title: Chapter 5 : Basic Engine Operation And Configurations.; title: Learning objectives; title: Basic engine operation.; title: Reciprocating engines; title: Four-stroke basic engine operation; title: Two-stroke basic engine operation; title: Engine ratings.; title: Work; title: Horsepower; title: Torque; title: Engine displacement; title: Compression ratio; title: Basic four-stroke engine components.; title: Cylinder block/crankcase; title: Crankshaft; title: Seals; title: Bearings; title: Gaskets; title: Piston; title: Cylinder head; title: Counter-balancer; title: Starting devices; title: Basic two-stroke engine components.; title: Cylinder block/crankcase; title: Crankshaft; title: Seals and bearings; title: Gaskets; title: Starting devices; title: Piston; title: Cylinder and cylinder head; title: Engine cooling.; title: Air-cooled engines; title: Liquid-cooled engines; title: Engine configurations.; title: Single cylinder engines; title: Horizontally opposed twin-cylinder engines; title: V-twin engines; title: Summary; title: Review questions; title: Chapter 6 : Internal Combustion Engines.; title: Learning objectives; title: Introduction; title: General and scientific terms and laws.; title: Matter; title: Viscosity; title: Boyle's Law; title: Pressure differences; title: Momentum; title: Laws of motion; title: Energy; title: Basic internal combustion process.; title: Construction of the internal combustion engine; title: Three phases of internal combustion; title: Results of combustion; title: Internal combustion engine operation; title: Basic four-stroke engine components.; title: Four-stoke cylinder heads; title: Four-stroke camshafts; title: Four-stroke cylinders; title: Four-stroke pistons; title: Four-stroke piston rings; title: Four-stroke crankshafts; title: Four-stroke connecting rods; title: Four-stroke crankcase; title: Theory of operation of the four-stroke engine.; title: Valve operation; title: Fuel induction; title: Strokes of a four-stroke engine; title: Two-stroke engines; title: Two-stroke engine components; title: Two-stroke engine cylinder heads; title: Two-stroke cylinders; title: Two-stroke pistons; title: Two-stroke piston rings; title: Two-stroke crankshafts; title: Two-stroke engine connecting rods; title: Two-stroke engine crankcases; title: Theory of operation of the two-stroke engine.; title: Four events of two-stroke engine operation; title: Two-stroke engine areas; title: Two-stroke engine ports; title: Two-stroke engine events; title: Two-stroke engine induction systems.; title: Piston port induction; title: Reed valve induction; title: Rotary valve induction; title: Two-stroke exhaust systems; title: Comparing two-stroke and four-stroke engines.; title: Advantages of the two-stroke engine; title: Disadvantages of the two-stroke engine; title: Comparison tables; title: Summary; title: Review questions; title: Chapter 7 : Lubrication And Cooling Systems.; title: Learning objectives; title: Introduction; title: Lubricants and lubrication.; title: Cooling; title: Cleaning; title: Sealing; title: Lubricating; title: Types of engine oils; title: Oil classification; title: Specialty lubricants; title: Friction-reducing devices.; title: Ball bearings; title: Roller bearings; title: Tapered roller bearings; title: Needle bearings; title: Plain bearings; title: Bushings; title: Seals; title: Two-stroke engine lubrication.; title: Premixed fuel and oil; title: Oil injection; title: Four-stroke engine lubrication.; title: Wet-sump lubrication; title: Oil circulation; title: Oil pressure relief valve; title: Oil filters; title: Oil filter bypass valves; title: Oil passages; title: Cooling systems.; title: Air cooling; title: Liquid cooling; title: Liquid-cooling system testing; title: Summary; title: Review questions; title: Chapter 8 : Fuel Systems.; title: Learning objectives; title: Introduction; title: Fuel; title: Oxygen; title: Carburetor.; title: Principle of atomization; title: Venturi principle; title: Fuel delivery systems.; title: Fuel tank; title: Fuel valves; title: Fuel lines; title: Fuel pumps; title: Vent hoses; title: Fuel filters; title: Adjustment screws; title: Air filters; title: Carburetor types and operation.; title: Cold start systems; title: Types of carburetors; title: Fuel Injection.; title: Direct fuel injection; title: Indirect fuel injection; title: Fuel injection system components; title: Basic operation of the fuel injection system; title: Summary; title: Review questions; title: Chapter 9 : Throttle And Governor Control Systems.; title: Learning objectives; title: Introduction; title: Manual throttle control; title: Choke and engine shut-off switch linkage; title: Governor throttle control.; title: Engine speed and load; title: Air vane governors; title: Centrifugal governors; title: Summary; title: Review questions; title: Chapter 10 : Two Stroke Engine Top End Inspection.; title: Learning objectives; title: Introduction; title: Diagnostics; title: Repair procedures; title: Disassembly of the two-stroke engine top end; title: Cleaning and inspection of the two-stroke engine top end.; title: Cleaning top end components; title: Cylinder and cylinder head inspection; title: Piston assembly inspection; title: Starting the reassembled rebuilt engine.; title: Engine break-in; title: Summary; title: Review questions; title: Chapter 11 : Two-Stroke Engine Bottom End Inspection.; title: Learning objectives; title: Introduction.; title: Common bottom end engine failures; title: Repair procedures; title: Two-stroke engine removal and disassembly; title: Two-stroke engine bottom end inspection.; title: Inspecting the engine crankcase; title: Inspecting and replacing engine seals; title: Inspecting and replacing engine bearings; title: Inspecting the crankshaft; title: Inspecting the multi-piece crankshaft; title: Bench testing; title: Summary; title: Review questions; title: Chapter 12 : Four-Stroke Engine Inspection.; title: Learning objectives; title: Introduction; title: Diagnosis; title: Repair procedures; title: Four-stroke top end disassembly and inspection.; title: Draining fluids and removing external components; title: Cylinder head removal; title: Cylinder head inspection; title: Four-stroke engine valves; title: Inspecting valve guides; title: Reconditioning valve seats; title: Valve lapping; title: Removal and inspection of piston and rings; title: Measuring the cylinder; title: Piston ring installation; title: Common bottom end engine failures.; title: Leaking engine seals; title: Worn crankshaft bearings; title: Worn connecting-rod bearings; title: Four-stroke engine bottom end inspection.; title: Inspecting the engine block/crankcase; title: Inspecting engine seals; title: Inspecting engine bearings; title: Inspecting the oil pump; title: Inspecting the crankshaft; title: Inspecting the camshaft; title: Four-stroke engine reassembly.; title: Installing the crankshaft and the oil pump; title: Installing the camshaft; title: Installing the piston; title: Installing the crankcase cover; title: Installing valves; title: Checking and adjusting valve clearance; title: Bench testing; title: Engine break-in; title: Summary; title: Review questions; title: Chapter 13 : Fundamentals Of Electricity.; title: Learning objectives; title: Introduction; title: Safety precautions with electricity; title: Basics of electricity.; title: Electricity theories; title: Atoms; title: Battery; title: Capacitors; title: Circuits; title: Properties of electricity; title: Units of electricity.; title: Amperes (current); title: Volts (voltage); title: Ohms (resistance); title: Watts (electrical power); title: Common electricity quantities; title: Relation between current, voltage, and resistance; title: Alternating current, direct current, and voltage; title: Electrical meters and measurements.; title: Electrical meters; title: Multi-meter operation; title: Magnetism.; title: Types of magnets; title: Magnetic forces; title: AC generator operation; title: Solenoids; title: Electromagnetism in motors; title: Electronic devices.; title: Electronic components; title: Electrical schematics and symbols; title: Electricity terms; title: Summary; title: Review questions; title: Chapter 14 : Power Equipment Engine Charging Systems And DC Circuits.; title: Learning objectives; title: Introduction; title: Charging systems.; title: Alternator; title: Rectifier and the voltage regulator; title: Battery; title: Charging system operation; title: Types of charging systems.; title: Half-wave charging system; title: Full-wave charging system; title: Three-phase permanent-magnet charging system; title: Three-phase excited-field electromagnet charging system; title: Charging system inspection.; title: Hand tools for electrical work; title: Battery inspection; title: Rectifier/regulator inspection; title: Alternator inspection and testing; title: DC electrical circuits.; title: Switches; title: Headlight circuits; title: Turn-signal and hazard relay circuits; title: Warning lights; title: Summary; title: Review questions; title: Chapter 15 : Ignition And Electric Starting Systems.; title: Learning objectives; title: Introduction; title: Power equipment engine ignition systems.; title: Ignition timing; title: Basic ignition system components.; title: Power sources; title: Ignition switch; title: Ignition coil; title: Spark plug; title: Triggering switch devices; title: Stop switch; title: Types of ignition systems.; title: Magneto ignition systems; title: Battery-and-points ignition systems; title: Electronic pointless ignition systems; title: Electric starter systems.; title: DC motor operating principle; title: Starter motor construction; title: Starter solenoids; title: Starter clutches; title: Summary; title: Review questions; title: Chapter 16 : Power Equipment Engine Maintenance.; title: Learning objectives; title: Introduction; title: Maintenance intervals; title: Maintenance process order; title: Power equipment engine maintenance.; title: Good maintenance begins with a clean machine; title: Oil and oil filter inspection and replacement; title: Cooling system inspection; title: Compression and leak-down tests; title: Valve adjustment (four-stroke engines); title: Spark plug inspection and replacement; title: Battery inspection; title: Ignition system inspection and adjustment; title: Idle and fuel screw adjustment; title: Air filter inspection; title: Power equipment engine storage procedures.; title: Preparing an engine for storage; title: Removing an engine from storage; title: Summary; title: Review questions; title: Chapter 17 : Power Equipment Engine Troubleshooting.; title: Learning objectives; title: Introduction; title: Systematic approaches to solving problems.; title: Types of problems; title: Troubleshooting process; title: Troubleshooting guides; title: Engine problem troubleshooting.; title: Drivetrain troubleshooting; title: Fuel system troubleshooting.; title: Does it run rich or lean?; title: When is the problem apparent?; title: Other fuel-system related problems; title: Electronic fuel-injection system troubleshooting; title: Electrical problem troubleshooting.; title: Charging-system troubleshooting; title: Ignition-system troubleshooting; title: DC circuit troubleshooting; title: Electric starter-motor troubleshooting; title: Abnormal noise troubleshooting; title: Summary; title: Review questions; title: Appendix A-E; title: Glossary