objectives define a small engine uses of a small engine history of the small engine types of small...
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Objectives• Define a small engine
• Uses of a small engine
• History of the small engine
• Types of small engines
• Commonality of small engines
• Basic Parts
• Different groups of small engines
I. Small Engine –
an engine that produces power by burning a fuel into a mechanical force that is rated under 25hp
II. Equipment used
- lawn mowers, weed eaters, snow-mobiles, 4-wheelers, mo-peds
History
• 1680 was the first small engine
• External Combustion Engine- it derives heat from the combustion of water into steam that in turns powered the pistons inside the engine.
Ex. Steam enginesWhat are some problems with this
engine?Large, not as efficient, very heavy
History
• Internal Combustion Engine –
Burned fuel inside the engine.
Adv
More efficient, power, reduced size & weight
Ex. Cars, lawnmowers
Types of Small Engines
A.) 2 stroke (cycle) engine
- operates on a series of 2 strokes to complete a cycle
B.) 4 stroke (cycle) engine
- operates on a series of 4 strokes to complete its cycle
Commonality of Small Engines
• All engines have these things in common.
1. Intake Stroke
2. Compression Stroke
3. Power Stroke
4. Exhaust Stroke
How a 2 stroke functions• 2 Stroke Engines
2 cycle combined
2 cyles combined
Stroke Paper
• Define Stroke
• TDC
• BDC
• Operation of a 4 stroke Engine
The Engine Consist of 5 Basic Parts
All engines have these parts
1. Block
2. Piston
3. Cylinder
4. Crankshaft
5. Camshaft
Small Engines are Broken up into 5 Different Groups
1. # of Strokes
2. Ignition
3. Shaft Orientation
4. Cooling System
5. Cylinder Design
Ignition Systems
A. Pull Start
B. Electronic
C. Combination
Shaft Orientation
What is this??
- The axis of the CRANKSHAFT
Two Options
1. Vertical
2. Horizontal
Selected for efficiency in driving components
Ex. Push lawn mower – Vertical
Snow blowers – Horizontal
Cylinder Design
What way can cylinders come?
Automobiles are multi-cylinders and are called V-6 or V-8
Why do we use the V option for cars/trucksMore Power than horizontal or vertical
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Cooling Systems
How is an engine cooled?
1. Air – air fins
2. Water – radiator