Small Engines and Outdoor Power Equipment: A Care & Repair Guide for: Lawn Mowers, Snowblowers & Small Gas-Powered Implements
Product ID: 106567137
"Small engine repair and maintenance is well covered. . . . larger instructional photos are a highlight . . . the organization is insightful . . . highly recommended." — Library Journal , starred review This book is more than a simple engine repair manual. Designed for the beginner with little or no mechanical experience, Small Engines & Outdoor Power Equipment is a graphically appealing, step-by-step guide that covers all of the most important engine maintenance and repair skills you'll need to keep your equipment running at peak performance. It also shows exactly how to perform mechanical upkeep and repairs on the most common outdoor power implements, including lawn mowers, snow blowers, chain saws, power washers, generators, leaf blowers, rototillers, wood splitters, lawn edgers, and weed whips. With clear 'how-to' photos and detailed diagrams, you'll see exactly what needs to be done. A comprehensive troubleshooting guide helps you define problems and enact solutions. With Small Engines & Outdoor Power Equipment in your library, you won't need to haul the lawn mower off to the repair center and wait a few weeks just because a filter is plugged or the old gas needs to be replaced. Among the many skills you'll learn are seasonal tune-ups, changing oil, servicing spark plugs, cleaning filters, replacing muffler, servicing the fuel tank, overhauling the carburetor, servicing brakes, inspecting flywheels, replacing the fuel pump, and replacing a rewind cord. Review: Awesome book! - Terrific book! Great pictures! Very, very helpful! Wonderful price! Very pleased! Thank you....David Review: I wanted a good small engine book for my budding mechanics - I wanted a good small engine book for my budding mechanics, ages 8 and 10. We love this book! From the excellent, high quality photos to the really great quality illustrations to the simple to understand, yet thorough text; it is a book that is easy for a beginner to grasp, yet thorough enough to gain a comprehensive understanding of exactly how an engine works. I was on a budget, and so was a little hesitant to spend the $17 for a new book, but it was easily worth that or more. My 10 y/o son now has first hand experience of taking an old nonworking snowblower apart, making some repairs, and experiencing the thrill of blowing snow with a machine that he worked on with his own hands!
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D**D
Awesome book!
Terrific book! Great pictures! Very, very helpful! Wonderful price! Very pleased! Thank you....David
A**R
I wanted a good small engine book for my budding mechanics
I wanted a good small engine book for my budding mechanics, ages 8 and 10. We love this book! From the excellent, high quality photos to the really great quality illustrations to the simple to understand, yet thorough text; it is a book that is easy for a beginner to grasp, yet thorough enough to gain a comprehensive understanding of exactly how an engine works. I was on a budget, and so was a little hesitant to spend the $17 for a new book, but it was easily worth that or more. My 10 y/o son now has first hand experience of taking an old nonworking snowblower apart, making some repairs, and experiencing the thrill of blowing snow with a machine that he worked on with his own hands!
C**L
Easy to understand, lots of pictures and diagrams.
Got this book as a gift for my 14 year old grandson, he is interested in all things mechanical. He has enjoyed playing with the lawnmower and weed whacker and using the book as a guide. So far everything still runs, so I guess he's doing OK. I explained to him that not all engines are the same, but the principles still apply, so learn the basics and build from there. He is enjoying learning, and I am enjoying watching him build his confidence and library of knowledge. Nothing beats hands-on experience and instant gratification when you pull the cord and the engine fires up! I think it's the only Christmas gift he got that he is still using.
J**E
Excellent Book
The illustrations and photos are very clear and pretty. The structure from chapter to chapter is amazing. The topics and steps were done very well. A lot of the components are shown cross-sectioned and that gives this book a big thumbs up.
J**V
Only 4 pages of 2 stroke engines????
I mainly bought this book to learn the insides and outs of all my two stroke power equipment and how to properly maintain them, but this book is dedicated to lawn mowers in specifically. It's a good book for first time lawn mower mechanics but not so good on 2 stroke engines. The book is highly detailed with useful information and properly used diagrams but for MOWERS only! I was a little disappointed to find that it only covered 4 pages of 2 stroke engines with 4 pictures. I guess I'll put this book aside until I need to do some maintenance on the mower. Oh well.
O**A
Good product.
A good book with quality images and glossy durable pages.
C**N
Great learning book.
I bought this book for a friend who is always asking for help with small engines. I can say anything on the phone but he has no knowledge of what I’m talking about and limits my help. After looking through this preview I decided he could benefit from the pics and illustrations in this as much as the technical information, since with quarantine restrictions I can’t run to his aid like I used to. He loved the book and said he understands what I explain to him better now. Like he said, it doesn’t beat my 30+ years of experience, but he doesn’t feel like he’s lost now.
H**L
I like how it is laid out and easy to read ...
I like how it is laid out and easy to read for a student. Very informative and clear instructions, although my husband found an error or two in it.
O**E
Good general knowledge, but not much specific maker details
Excellent book with very good explanations, and easy to understand pictures too. Gives a good overview of how, generically, engines functions. It is just enough in depth for most people trying to learn a thing or two about engine maintenance, but it doesn't touches more complexes issues. And, because it's not a 2-year long course in a school, it's just the right amount of knowledge for the person who wants to save a couple of bucks on the maintenance of his/her small engines. Needs some previous experience learned before using knowledge in this book. Excellent book overall, and clearly sponsored by Briggs & Stratton.
B**N
Great book. Very informative.
Covers most engines I am working on.
H**V
Perfect for a beginner!
I always advocate for learning a new skills, and for becoming more independent. This book allows a rookie like myself to learn all the fundamentals about small engine repairs, and makes it easy to learn about proper maintenance of yard equipment. Great visuals and descriptions. Highly recommended!
T**O
Very recommended for non-technophiles :)
Bought this for a friend who has been having problems with his petrol strimmer and this has proved quite helpful as its written in easy to understand detail, without getting too technical, plus the illustrations and photos are first class. Note: photos included show the pages opened up wide, not flattened out, due to not wanting to breaking the book's spine. Very well recommended
J**Y
only the basic for first time DIYer
If you've been turning wrenches in your own vehicles before, you might wanna try something else. Because this book only covers the very basic simple stuff. But if you are a first-timer, its a good read
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