internal combustion engines, spark ignition

Covers the maintenance and repair of small engines, diagnosis of common problems, off-season storage, and component safety.

Provides diagrammed instructions for troubleshooting and repairing the small gas engines used in such machines as motorbikes, lawn mowers, chain saws, and generators, covering ignition, fuel, and electrical systems; rewind starters; and such parts as valves, piston rings, cylinder heads, and seals.