I. General Information

1. Course Title:
Basic Engines Lab

2. Course Prefix & Number:
MAPS 1103

3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:

Credits: 4

Lecture Hours: 0

Lab Hours: 8

4. Course Description:

Students will disassemble, test, repair, reassemble, and operate a variety of small engines.

5. Placement Tests Required:

6. Prerequisite Courses:

There are no prerequisites for this course.

7. Other Prerequisites
Must be enrolled in Marine and Powersports Technology program

9. Co-requisite Courses:

II. Transfer and Articulation

III. Course Purpose

1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course fulfills a requirement for the following program(s):

Marine and Powersports Technology, AAS Degree
Marine and Powersports Technology, Diploma

IV. Learning Outcomes

1. College-Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies	Students will be able to:
Demonstrate reading and listening skills	Perform tasks to manufacturers specifications after lecture and reading the service manual.
Analyze and follow a sequence of operations	Follow service manual procedures in diagnosing and repairing powersport equipment.
Utilize appropriate technology	Assess which tools are necessary for diagnosing and repairing powersport equipment after reading the service manual.

2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of the course:

• Apply safe work practices in a manner compatible with OSHA requirements and industry expectations;
• Demonstrate industry standard applications of selected tools and equipment for small engine maintenance, diagnostic and repair;
• Apply basic diagnostic and repair concepts to small engine equipment power train and chassis systems;
• Apply preventative maintenance concepts to small engine equipment care and storage;
• Identify the functional relationships among small engine components and systems;
• Demonstrate the differences in diagnosing a 2-stroke and 4-stroke engine;
• Demonstrate accurate measuring with a variety of precision measuring tools;
• Demonstrate an understanding of top dead center and adjusting valves at that point;
• Demonstrate proper completion of a service order;
• Demonstrate the ability to maintain a clean and professional shop setting;
• Demonstrate the knowledge of proper handling of hazardous materials in a shop setting; and
• Use a variety of computer, Web and technical resources to find information, troubleshoot problems and prepare estimates.

V. Topical Outline

Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.

2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions

1. Four Stroke Engines
• L-Head engines
  • Diagnosis
    • Spark test
    • Compression test
    • Leak down test
  • Disassembly
    • Systematic disassembly of a single cylinder L-Head
  • Cleaning and inspection
    • Thoroughly clean all parts of the engine
    • Layout engine in an orderly fashion
    • Measure and inspect all components of the engine as laid out in the appropriate service manual
    • Explain the engine components and how they work together
  • Reassembly
    • Follow manufacturers service manual instructions
    • Torque all major fasteners to proper specifications
  • Test run
    • Warm up engine
    • Adjust governor to proper RPM
    • Prepare engine for off season storage
• Over head valve engine
  • Diagnosis
    • Spark test
    • Compression test
    • Leak down test
  • Disassembly
    • Systematic disassembly of a single cylinder overhead valve engine
  • Cleaning and inspection
    • Thoroughly clean all parts of the engine
    • Layout engine in an orderly fashion
    • Measure and inspect all components of the engine as laid out in the appropriate service manual
    • Explain the engine components and how they work together
  • Reassembly
    • Follow manufacturers service manual instructions
    • Torque all major fasteners to proper specifications
  • Test run
    • Warm up engine
    • Adjust governor to proper RPM
    • Prepare engine for off season storage
2. Two stroke engines
• Diagnosis
  • Spark test
  • Compression test
  • Leak down test
  • Crankcase pressure test
  • Disassembly
    • Systematic disassembly of a single cylinder, two stroke engine
  • Cleaning and inspection
    • Thoroughly clean all parts of the engine
    • Layout engine in an orderly fashion
    • Measure and inspect all components of the engine as laid out in the appropriate service manual
    • Explain the engine components and how they work together
    • Explain the differences in the two and four stroke engines
  • Reassembly
    • Follow manufacturers service manual instructions
    • Torque all major fasteners to proper specifications
  • Test run
    • Mix oil and fuel
    • Warm up engine
    • Adjust governor to proper RPM
    • Prepare engine for off season storage