Technical Publications
The following two technical color publications are of excellent quality that best represent the small engine industry. We selected these publications because they best teach the principles that are generic to all engines and not too specific for any make or model. They represent the industry standard.
Kohler Technical Manual - (KOH-101) -$20.00
Engine Failure Analysis Guidebook- ( full color) - Excellent for all 4-stroke engine manufacturers. Pre-disassembly: air filtration, oil, cooling, carburetor and governor. Disassembly: peripheral parts, cylinder head, oil sump, valves, piston and rings, connecting rods, bearings and more. 28 pages of color photos illustrating all the ways engines fail.
Tecumseh Technical Manual (TEC-101) $20.00
Failure Analysis - 4 Cycle Engines (full color) - An excellent book on engine component failures. It includes the evaluation process, air cleaner, carburetor, cooling system, engine oil, combustion chamber, governor gears, camshaft, counterbalance, crankshaft, connecting rod, pistons, rings, bores, no-oil start, low oil, wrong oil, overheating, gasket failure, over-speeding, dirt and grit and incorrect torquing.
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