SMALL ENGINE COURSE DESCRIPTION

 

 

VSM 101 Introduction Small Engine Repair (4)

Prerequisite: Admission

This introductory course covers safety in the workshop, small engine components, basic combustion, mechanical starters, two and four-cycle principles and operation; tools and tool usage; basic bench fitting skills.

 

 

VSM 102 Fuel, Lubrication, Carburetor, and Ignition (4)

Prerequisite: VSM 101 or concurrently

This course covers fuel system operation; basic electricity; battery; electric starter motors; alternator system and flywheel magneto ignition.

 

 

VSM 103 Engine Dismantling, Inspection, and Assembly (4)

Prerequisite: VSM 102 or Concurrently

This course provides theory and practice of engine performance and repair; abnormal combustion; valve job; four-cycle ring job; two-cycle overhaul of small engines.

 

 

VSM 104 Starters, Engine Maintenance, and Troubleshooting (4)

Prerequisite VSM 103 or Concurrently

This course is designed to provide the student knowledge and skills in engine disassembly and reassembly; engine specifications and tolerances; diagnosing major engine failure.