Small Engines

“Start Your Engines.” Welcome to the world of power engines! With over sixty fun activities, this Small Engine curriculum helps youth understand how small engines work, how they work for us and how to keep them working. Put some spark and fuel into your youth program with this hands-on curriculum.

Crank It Up! Unit 1, Jr./Int./Sr./

Crank It Up! Unit 1

Inspiring youth to:

  • Use operators manual to guide maintenance repair and adjustments
  • Learn major parts of engines
  • Importance of clean air to efficiently functioning engines
  • How to replace a spark plug and much more

 

Warm It Up! Unit 2, Jr./Int./Sr.

Warm It Up! Unit 2

Inspiring youth to:

  • Learn about different engine types
  • Learn the internal parts of an engine
  • Specialize tools used
  • Engine sizes
  • Compression
  • Seasoning your engine
  • Safety Issues
  • How to start your own business

 

Tune It Up! Unit 3, Jr./Int./Sr.

Tune It Up! Unit 3

Inspiring youth to:

  • Learn about tearing engines down and rebuilding them
  • How to use diagnostic tools
  • How to listen to engines for specific problems
  • How to properly maintain engines
  • How to use the internet to find resources, rules, and regulations regarding small engines
  • Select replacement engines

 

Advanced Small Engines Unit 4

Advanced Small Engines Unit 4

Inspiring youth to:

  • Plan specific goals and a course of action for a specific topic
  • Become a junior leader in small engine project
  • Design your own small engines project

 

 

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Project Information and Tip Sheet

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