Small Engine NOCTI 50 Question Maintenance Flashcard

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Oil used in the crankcase of a small engine should be

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as specified by the manufacturer

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Two basic devices for enriching the air-fuel mixture for starting a cold engine are the

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primer and choke

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A mower blade has been sharpened and is ready for balancing. Using a cone balancer, where should material be removed to balance the blade?

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on the cutting edge of the high end

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A riding mower with a belt drive and a properly operating engine and governor has erratic ground speed. After checking the belt, the next most likely cause of this problem would be the

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tension spring

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If a leak is found in a flexible fuel line,

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replace the entire fuel line

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If the wholesale price of a part is increased by 20 percent before selling the parts, the additional amount should be recorded as

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mark-up

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The _______ includes the collective parts that transfer power from source to load.

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power train

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Before installing the blower housing, connect the _____ so the engine can be stopped

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magneto ground wire

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When using an impact wrench to remove the flywheel nut on a push-type lawn mower, what should you do?

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Clamp the blade to keep the crankshaft from turning.

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When replacing a throttle cable, what should you do?

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determine the length and put a Z-bend in the cable end