small engens
Pistons in most four-cycle engines have __ rings
3
Grade 8 bolt has how many marks on its head
6 MARKS
When a piston is at the bottom of its travel, it is said to be at
BOTTOM DEAD CENTER
Switch that shuts off a tool when operator releases the control button
DEAD MAN
What are the three groups of carburetors can be categorized into based on airflow through the air horn?
NATURAL DRAFT, UPDRAFT, DOWNDRAFT
Measure engine speed
TACHOMETER
The process of cutting new threads in a hole is called
TAPPING
The process of cutting external threads on an external cylindrical surface is called ____.
THREADING
A two-stroke engine performs the same cycle of events as a four-stroke engine during one revolution of the crankshaft
TRUE
An internal combustion engine burns the air-fuel mixture inside the engine itself.
TRUE
If a four-cycle engine is not operated in the upright position, it may not receive adequate lubrication.
TRUE
Magneto systems produce the current needed to fire the spark plug without an outside source of electricity.
TRUE
Never fill the fuel tank while an engine is running
TRUE
Pistons must have enough clearance in the cylinder to allow for expansion.
TRUE
Safety is the responsibility of everyone in the small engine shop
TRUE
Increases air velocity and reduces pressure by restricting the carburetor's air passage.
VENTURI
On a standard micrometer, each small mark on the sleeve represents
0.025"
In a four-stroke engine, ___ piston strokes occur during each crankshaft revolution.
2
In a two-stroke engine, ___ piston strokes occur during each crankshaft revolution.
2
Compressed air used for cleaning should not exceed what psi level?
30 PSI
The ignition system must be capable of generating ___ volts to force electrical current across the spark plug gap.
30,000
At normal engine speed under normal operating conditions, the proper air-fuel mixture ratio is typically what
ABOUT 15 PARTS AIR TO 1 PART FUEL
The pressure reduction in the carburetor does what
ALL OF THE ABOVE causes fuel to flow from main nozzle to airstream, lowers boiling point of fuel, increases speed of airstream
Torque specifications are given
ALL OF THE ABOVE in inch-pounds, in foot-pounds for critical parts
The process of breaking gas into tiny drops and mixing with air.
ATOMIZATION
Which is NOT a part of the basic magneto ignition system?
BATTERY (spark plug, coil and switching device are a part)
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of a solid state ignition system?
BREAKER POINT REPLACEMENT IS INFREQUENT (advantages include: adjustments not required, spark plug life increased, spark plug timing is automatic)
Colorless, odorless gas produced by a running engine
CARBON MONOXIDE
The spark plug ___ carries the high voltage current to the spark plug gap.
CENTER ELECTRODE
Process of recutting damaged threads
CHASING
Gas engines transform __ into __.
CHEMICAL ENERGY, MECHANICAL ENERGY
Restricts airflow into the carburetor to enrich air-fuel mixture.
CHOKE SYSTEM
As engine speed increases, a governor will
CLOSE THE THROTTLE
During the ___ stroke, the piston moves upward in the cylinder while both valves are tightly closed.
COMPRESSION
Check for a leaking head gasket, stuck valve or excessive ring wear
COMPRESSION TESTER
Piston rings provide a seal between the combustion chamber and the __.
CRANKCASE
The engine block section that contains the crankshaft is called what
CRANKCASE
As the piston moves up and down in the cylinder, the connecting rod rotates what?
CRANKSHAFT
In a four-stroke engine, valve timing is measured in degrees of ___ rotation.
CRANKSHAFT
The connecting rod connects the piston to the
CRANKSHAFT
A telescoping gauge is used to measure
DIAMETER OF A BORE
A ____ wrench is used to tighten or loosen a hex socket-head screw
DRIFT
primers increase air pressure in the float bowl, forcing fuel up the main nozzle.
DRY BULB
A threading tap is used to cut external threads on a shaft
FALSE
All engines have friction-type main bearings.
FALSE
During the compression stroke, the piston creates a partial vacuum that helps draw the air-fuel mixture into the cylinder.
FALSE
Materials with a low flashpoint are difficult to ignite
FALSE
Safety glasses are recommended when working with chemicals
FALSE
The ignition coil's primary winding contains many turns of heavy-gauge wire.
FALSE
The piston must fit loosely in the cylinder.
FALSE
The ring located in the uppermost position on the piston is an oil control ring.
FALSE
The spark plug wire connects the output of the coil's primary windings to the spark plug.
FALSE
The valve stem is the hottest part of the valve
FALSE
To provide an accurate reading, micrometers should be closed as tightly as possible around the object being measured
FALSE
___liquids should be stored in a closed safety containers.
FLAMMABLE
Type B fire extinguishers are designed for use on
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
Lowest temperature at which a combustible metal will produce a combustible vapor
FLASH POINT
Maintains a constant fuel level within the carburetor.
FLOAT SYSTEM
The most common type of nut
HEXAGON NUT
Gas produced when a battery is being charged or discharged
HYDROGEN
The ___ in a magneto system operates like a transformer to produce the high voltage needed to jump the spark plug gap.
IGNITION COIL
The carburetor venturi
INCREASES THE SPEED OF AIRFLOW AND DECREASES PRESSURE
During the ____ stroke, a partial vacuum draws the air-fuel mixture through the intake port and into the cylinder.
INTAKE
Gas engines are classified as ___ combustion engine.
INTERNAL
A vacuum carburetor
IS ALWAYS MOUNTED ON TOP OF THE FUEL TANK
The connecting rod forms a link between the piston and the
JOURNAL
Used to prevent motion between a shaft and a gear or pulley that fits onto it.
KEY
Recondition valve seats
LAPPING STICK
Delivers fuel to the venturi when the engine is operating at speeds above idle.
MAIN DISCHARGE NOZZLE
The purpose of a carburetor float is to
MAINTAIN A CONSTANT FUEL LEVEL IN THE FLOAT BOWL
OSHA regulations require employers to provide employees access to material safety data sheets for the hazardous ____ encountered on the job
MATERIALS
A centrifugal governor adjusts engine speed based on
MOVEMENT OF FLYWEIGHTS ON THE GOVERNOR GEAR
Power tools, engines under load and engines running in an enclosed area are sources of excessive
NOISE
Matching Materials with Class of Fire
Oil CLASS B Electric motor CLASS C Wood CLASS A Magnesium CLASS D Gasoline CLASS B
The piston ___ is used to attach the piston to the connecting rod.
PIN
Each ignition spark must occur when the ____ is at exactly the right place in the cylinder during the correct stroke.
PISTON
Pressure created by burning gases in the cylinder pushes down on the top of the
PISTON
The location of the ____ in a two-stroke engine determines the timing of the intake, transfer and exhaust functions
PORTS
Switching devices are used in the ignition system to control the ____ current to the ignition coil.
PRIMARY
The purpose of a choke is to __ for cold engine starting.
PROVIDE A RICH MIXTURE
Install a piston in the cylinder
RING COMPRESSOR
Install new rings on piston
RING SPREADER
Never take unnecessary ____ to complete a job.
RISKS
The unthreaded portion of a bolt near its head is called the
SHANK
Each piston ___ is identified by the job it performs.
STROKE
Movement of a piston from one end of its travel to the other
STROKE
Regulates the amount of air-fuel mixture entering the cylinder.
THROTTLE SYSTEM
Offset portion of the crankshaft from the centerline of the main bearing bore to the centerline of the connecting rod journal
THROW
A C-clamp type valve spring compressor can be used to compress valve springs on L-head engines
TRUE
A deadly amount of carbon monoxide can accumulate quickly in an enclosed space
TRUE
A dial indicator has a movable bezel that can be rotated to set the needle to zero
TRUE
A four-stroke engine uses valves to control the flow of gases into and out of the cylinder.
TRUE
A screw extractor is commonly used to remove fasteners that break off below the surface of the hole
TRUE
A two-stroke engine is generally smaller than a four-stroke engine
TRUE
The valve head transfers heat through the valve seat to the cylinder block.
TRUE
When a piston reaches the top of its travel, it is at top dead center.
TRUE
in an overhead cam engine, both the camshaft and the valve assemblies are located in the cylinder head.
TRUE
Flat ____ provide a wider bearing surface for a bolt head or a nut.
WASHERS
A ____-type feeler gauge should be used to measure spark plug gap
WIRE
Safety glasses (or goggles) should be worn when using
aLL OF THE ABOVE (hammers, drills, compressed air)