Course Number: VMS104
Course Title: Starters, Engine Maintenance & Troubleshooting
 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES 
 

General Objectives

Students will be able to:

1.  Explain the theory and operation of manual and electrical starters used in small engines.
2.  Explain what is preventative maintenance and enumerate PM schedules.
3.  Describe the procedures for off season storage.
4.  Demonstrate a systematic check sequence and discuss some engine performance problems and remedies.

Specific Objectives

Students will be able to:

1. Explain the theory and operation of manual and electrical starters used in small engines.
        Explain the difference between manual and electrical starters and describe how they function.
        Demonstrate how to check a manual starter.
        Explain or demonstrate how to check the electrical starting circuit.

2. Explain what is preventative maintenance and enumerate PM schedules.
       Explain what is preventative maintenance and why it is needed.
       Enumerate PM schedules and what are the checkpoints for each.
       Demonstrate performing a PM schedule.

3. Describe the procedures for off season storage.
       Define the need why storage procedures are required.
       Explain or demonstrate how to prepare engine for off season storage

4. Demonstrate a systematic check sequence and discuss some engine performance problems and remedies.
       Discuss how a systematic approach to troubleshooting is done.
       Demonstrate how to carry out troubleshooting procedures.
       Discuss engine performance problems encountered and explain how you will fix them.