Small Engine Maintenance

Small engine maintenance ________

• should be done by a professional

• is not complicated

• requires very little time

• does not extend the life of the engine

What will happen if there is dirt or water in the fuel of the engine?

• It will catch on fire

• It will become irreparable

• It will smoke

• It will misfire or stall

How often should most small engine air filters be cleaned?

• After every 25 hours of operation

• Before every time it is used

• After every 20 times it is used

• Every three months

What should be done if the dry-element filter is clogged?

• Wash it with soap and water

• Soak it in kerosene

• Replace it

• Rinse it with an oil-bath cleaner

What type of gasoline are small engines designed to run on?

• Gasoline with ethanol

• 87 octane gasoline

• Premium octane gasoline

• Compressed natural gas

How often should the spark plug in an ignition system be replaced in a small engine?

• Every five years during routine maintenance

• Every other year during overhaul

• After 100 hours of operation

• After 25 hours of operation

What is the flat part of a valve called?

• face

• stem

• seat

• head

Valve clearance is measured using a ________ gauge

• Tension

• Telescoping

• feeler

• Plastigage