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Small Engines Project

In the 4-H Small Engines projects, you will learn:

• how to develop marketable and productive skills for work and
  family life in science and technology;
• how to effectively communicate with others; and
• skills such as decision-making, getting along with others, planning and organizing, and responsibility.

Project Materials - SMALL ENGINES
(For Youth Ages 8-18)

This curriculum focuses on small engines and their applications. It is an interactive and experiential curriculum, which teaches life skills and small engine concepts. This curriculum was produced by the 4-H Cooperative Curriculum System.

Member and Leader Manuals (Ages 8-18)
SE 1            Crank It Up
SE 2            Warm It Up
SE 3            Tune It Up
SE H           Helper's Guide

SMALL ENGINES - Level 1 (Ages 8-10)

• Crank It Up teaches 4-Hers to identify the external parts of a small motor, how to start engines properly, identify tools, about power, about lubrication, about air filters, about cooling systems, about spark plug maintenance, identify different small engines, and understand safety labels and protective gear. Available through National 4-H Council.

SMALL ENGINES - Level 2 (Ages 11-13)

• Warm It Up teaches 4-Hers how to classify small engine types, to identify small engine parts, to identify specialty tools, engine sizes, to understand compressions, to understand oil grades, to understand carburetors, to understand transmission of power, seasonalize your engine, and how to start your own business. Available through National 4-H Council.

SMALL ENGINES - Level 3 (Ages 14-18)

• Tune It Up teaches 4-Hers how to identify small engines by sound, use diagnostic tools, overhaul an engine, reassemble an engine's air and fuel system, tear down and rebuild an electric system, tear down and reassemble an engine base, about buying and selecting new engines, and how to start your own business.  Available through National 4-H Council.

Leader/Helper Guide

This Helper's Guide will help you support youth in his or her efforts to set goals and complete activities, as well as providing resources for the member's to use in completing the series. Available through National 4-H Council.  

 

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