"From veteran vintage engine restorer Peter Rooke offers a wealth of practical, hands on information for both the new and experienced engine hobbyist. Drawing from his exhaustive experience repairing and restoring gas engines, Peter Rooke shares the tips and techniques he's acquired over the years to aid engine restorers in almost every facet of the restoration process.."--Back cover.

This popular guide is just the thing for people who seem to spend more time arguing with their lawn mowers than they do using them. With Small Gas Engine Repair, do-it-yourselfers can fix any small gas-powered machine on the spot and save hundreds of dollars in technical fees. The book's also a great source of troubleshooting and preventive maintenance techniques. Enhanced illustrations and lots of new material make up this second edition, including coverage of new American engines, emissions testing procedures, carburetor rebuilding techniques, and new starter and ignition systems. Japanese engines are also highlighted for the first time.

This popular guide is just the thing for people who seem to spend more time arguing with their lawn mowers than they do using them. With Small Gas Engine Repair, do-it-yourselfers can fix any small gas-powered machine on the spot and save hundreds of dollars in technical fees. The book's also a great source of troubleshooting and preventive maintenance techniques. Enhanced illustrations and lots of new material make up this second edition, including coverage of new American engines, emissions testing procedures, carburetor rebuilding techniques, and new starter and ignition systems. Japanese engines are also highlighted for the first time.

Small Gas Engines provides practical information about the construction and operation of one-, two-, and three-cylinder; two- and four-cycle gasoline engines. Detailed information about specific applications, maintenance, lubrication, troubleshooting, service, rebuilding, and repair is presented. The text is written in clear, nontechnical language. This edition is up-to-date with the latest advances in small gas engine technology.

Small Gas Engines provides practical information about the construction and operation of one-, two-, and three-cylinder; two- and four-cycle gasoline engines. Detailed information about specific applications, maintenance, lubrication, trouble-shooting, service, rebuilding, and repair is presented. The text is written in clear, nontechnical language. This edition is up-to-date with the latest advances in small gas engine technology.

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Save money by performing your own small engine maintenance and repair jobs Fully updated to reflect the latest technologies, this best-selling guide shows how to troubleshoot and repair the engines found in household devices—including lawnmowers, garden tractors, portable generators, and handheld tools. Written by a master mechanic, Small Gas Engine Repair, Fourth Edition, provides easy-to-follow, fully illustrated instructions for complicated diagnostic and repair procedures. The book suggests money-saving alternatives to expensive factory tools and overpriced replacement parts. You will gain access to valuable Internet resources as well as shortcuts, field fixes, and other tricks of the trade that working mechanics use on the job. You’ll find coverage of: • Basics • Troubleshooting • Ignition and related systems • Fuel systems • Rewind starters • Electrical systems • Engine mechanical • Two- and four-cycle engines • Diaphragm carburetors • Electronic fuel injection • And much more

This newly up-to-date edition of the best-selling DIY reference Small Engines and Outdoor Power Equipment offers them same great comprehensive and illustrated instruction but with new and improved content for today's motorized equipment.