Small Engines is a comprehensive full-color textbook that presents fundamental small engine operation and service principles using concise text, detailed illustrations, and practical applications. The book goes beyond the steps in a repair manual to present the “why” in engine design and operation fundamentals. 318 pp.

This new edition includes updated and expanded coverage of the following:

• two-stroke cycle engines
• turbocharged diesel engines
• liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) fueled engines
• outdoor power equipment industry data

Contents include:

• Internal Combustion Engines
• Safety and Tools
• Engine Operation
• Compression System
• Fuel System
• Governor System
• Electrical System
• Cooling and Lubrication Systems
• Multiple-Cylinder Engines
• Troubleshooting
• Failure Analysis
• Engine Application and Selection
• Appendix
• Glossary
• Index