| (B) perform preventative maintenance on small engines;
(C) assess the proper fuel mixtures and analyze the
efficiency of various fuels used in small engines;
(D) distinguish between valve arrangement positions
and analyze valve timing with respect to crankshaft rotation;
(E) perform preventative maintenance and service engine
lubrication, cooling, starting, fuel, and ignition systems and associated
fluids and filters;
(F) perform routine installations, inspections, adjustments,
and maintenance on small engine testing tools and equipment;
(G) demonstrate knowledge of electrical testing tools
and equipment commonly used in small engine maintenance such as digital
multimeters;
(H) perform measurements using precision instruments
such as micrometers, dial indicators, and Vernier calipers;
(I) inspect and measure small engine parts for wear
tolerances and compare to specifications;
(J) demonstrate the relationship between an electric
current and magnetic fields in ignition, starting, and charging systems
with the use of test equipment;
(K) analyze the effects of heating and cooling on small
engines;
(L) explain the thermophysical properties of fluids
commonly used in small engine systems;
(M) explain the laws of thermodynamics;
(N) explain torque, horsepower, and heat energy transfer
in small engines;
(O) calculate speed and acceleration in small engines;
and
(P) compare and contrast efficiency of various engine
sizes and types.
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