Certificates Offered: OPE Certifications in 4 Stroke Cycle Engines Instructor: Charles E. Dearborn Jr This Small Engine Repair Technology workshop includes classroom and shop experiences directed at maintaining and repairing a variety of 4 stroke cycle engines used on outdoor power equipment including lawn, garden and portable power equipment. The instructional units emphasize the complete repair of various types of small engines that power the equipment related to its use. This program is designed as an introduction to prepare students to eventually qualify to take the OPE Technician Certification Test in the area of 4 Stroke Cycle Engines. Students will gain the necessary knowledge and “Hands on Skills” to eventually qualify to enter the OPE industry successfully as job entery level technicians. SMALL ENGINE SERVICE PRINCIPLES Principles of operation of four stroke small engines and their associated systems. Emphasis on troubleshooting and the analysis of faulty systems and their components. This class covers oil and fuel applications and service and maintenance on commonly used lawn equipment. This class covers basic engine overhaul procedures, fuel systems, ignition systems, cooling systems, emission systems and lubrication systems SMALL ENGINE FOUR STROKE OVERHAUL Overhaul procedures covered for four stroke small engines internal components are valve assemblies, pistons and rod assemblies, crankshaft and camshaft assemblies. Emphasis on shop procedures for disassembly, assembly, component inspection, component measurement and component servicing