Outdoor Power Equipment & Other Small Engine Mechanics

What They Do

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul small engines used to power lawn mowers, chain saws, recreational sporting equipment, and related equipment.

Typical Tasks

• Record repairs made, time spent, and parts used.
• Test and inspect engines to determine malfunctions, to locate missing and broken parts, and to verify repairs, using diagnostic instruments.
• Dismantle engines, using hand tools, and examine parts for defects.
• Repair and maintain gasoline engines used to power equipment such as portable saws, lawn mowers, generators, and compressors.
• Adjust points, valves, carburetors, distributors, and spark plug gaps, using feeler gauges.

Key Skills

Work Activities

• Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
• Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems
• Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials