Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul small engines used to power lawn mowers, chain saws, and related equipment.

• Engine Repairer, Production
• Engine Repairer, Service
• Gas-Engine Repairer
• Magneto Repairer
• Power-Saw Mechanic
• Small-Engine Mechanic

• Adjust points, valves, carburetors, distributors, and spark plug gaps, using feeler gauges.
• Dismantle engines, using hand tools, and examine parts for defects.
• Grind, ream, rebore, and retap parts to obtain specified clearances, using grinders, lathes, taps, reamers, boring machines, and micrometers.
• Obtain problem descriptions from customers, and prepare cost estimates for repairs.
• Perform routine maintenance such as cleaning and oiling parts, honing cylinders, and tuning ignition systems.
• Reassemble engines after repair or maintenance work is complete.
• Record repairs made, time spent, and parts used.
• Remove engines from equipment, and position and bolt engines to repair stands.
• 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.
• Replace motors.
• Sell parts and equipment.
• Show customers how to maintain equipment.
• Test and inspect engines to determine malfunctions, to locate missing and broken parts, and to verify repairs, using diagnostic instruments.

• adhere to safety procedures
• adjust or set mechanical controls or components
• align or adjust clearances of mechanical components or parts
• apply cleaning solvents
• assemble, dismantle, or reassemble equipment or machinery
• conduct tests to locate mechanical system malfunction
• determine installation, service, or repair needed
• diagnose mechanical problems in machinery or equipment
• estimate time or cost for installation, repair, or construction projects
• fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand
• inspect machinery or equipment to determine adjustments or repairs needed
• maintain or repair small engines
• maintain repair records
• move or fit heavy objects
• observe or listen to machinery or equipment operation to detect malfunctions
• overhaul power-generating equipment or machinery
• overhaul vehicle major operating units, such as engines or transmissions
• perform safety inspections in industrial, manufacturing or repair setting
• read blueprints
• read schematics
• read specifications
• read work order, instructions, formulas, or processing charts
• repair or replace malfunctioning or worn mechanical components
• set up and operate variety of machine tools
• test mechanical products or equipment
• understand service or repair manuals
• use 2-cycle engine technology
• use electrical or electronic test devices or equipment
• use electronic calibration devices
• use engine diagnostic equipment
• use hand or power tools
• use knowledge of metric system
• use machine tools in installation, maintenance, or repair
• use oral or written communication techniques
• use precision measuring devices in mechanical repair work
• use voltmeter, ammeter, or ohmmeter