Small engine mechanics inspect, service, and repair motorized power equipment. Mechanics often specialize in one type of equipment, such as motorcycles, motorboats, or outdoor power equipment.
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- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics
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What do they typically do
- Perform routine maintenance such as cleaning and oiling parts, honing cylinders, and tuning ignition systems
- Repair and maintain gasoline engines used to power equipment such as portable saws, lawn mowers, generators, and compressors
- Repair or replace defective parts such as magnetos, water pumps, gears, pistons, and carburetors, using hand tools
- Record repairs made, time spent, and parts used
- Use diagnostic equipment to test and inspect engines to determine malfunctions, locate missing and broken parts, and check repairs
- Reassemble engines after repair or maintenance work is complete
- Obtain problem descriptions from customers, and prepare cost estimates for repairs
- Adjust points, valves, carburetors, distributors, and spark plug gaps using feeler gauges
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Job Growth +0.6%
Job Openings 4
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- Education These occupations usually require a high school diploma.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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