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Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics

SOC 49-3053.00

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

8
Skills
8
Knowledge
2
Job Zone
No
Green

Top Skills 8

Equipment Maintenance
3.9
Repairing
3.9
Troubleshooting
3.8
Operation Monitoring
3.4
Critical Thinking
3.2
Equipment Selection
3.2
Operation and Control
3.2
Active Listening
3.1

Knowledge Areas 8

Mechanical
4.3
Customer and Personal Service
3.5
English Language
3.4
Engineering and Technology
3.2
Education and Training
3.2
Transportation
3.1
Sales and Marketing
3.1
Computers and Electronics
3.0

Key Tasks

1Record repairs made, time spent, and parts used.
2Test and inspect engines to determine malfunctions, to locate missing and broken parts, and to verify repairs, using diagnostic instruments.
3Dismantle engines, using hand tools, and examine parts for defects.
4Repair and maintain gasoline engines used to power equipment such as portable saws, lawn mowers, generators, and compressors.
5Adjust points, valves, carburetors, distributors, and spark plug gaps, using feeler gauges.

Also Known As

Chain Saw Mechanic Chainsaw Technician Edge Trimmer Mechanic Electric Golf Cart Repairers Electric Wheelchair Repairer Engine Mechanic Engine Service Repairer Engine Specialist Garden Equipment Mechanic Garden Implement Mechanic

Tools & Equipment

Adjustable gap spark testers Allen wrench sets Automatic center punches Ball peen hammers Battery terminal cleaners

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