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Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul small engines used to power lawn mowers, chain saws, recreational sporting equipment, and related equipment.

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This source lists 14 tasks, including 14 marked Core and 0 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.

Task source dates: 08/2018.

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Core · Task 13777 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Record repairs made, time spent, and parts used.

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Core · Task 13780 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Test and inspect engines to determine malfunctions, to locate missing and broken parts, and to verify repairs, using diagnostic instruments.

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Core · Task 13784 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Dismantle engines, using hand tools, and examine parts for defects.

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Core · Task 13774 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Repair and maintain gasoline engines used to power equipment such as portable saws, lawn mowers, generators, and compressors.

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Core · Task 13775 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Adjust points, valves, carburetors, distributors, and spark plug gaps, using feeler gauges.

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Core · Task 13781 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Repair or replace defective parts such as magnetos, water pumps, gears, pistons, and carburetors, using hand tools.

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Core · Task 13778 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Perform routine maintenance such as cleaning and oiling parts, honing cylinders, and tuning ignition systems.

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Core · Task 13776 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Reassemble engines after repair or maintenance work is complete.

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Core · Task 13785 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Replace motors.

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Core · Task 13779 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Obtain problem descriptions from customers, and prepare cost estimates for repairs.

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Core · Task 13783 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Show customers how to maintain equipment.

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Core · Task 13787 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Remove engines from equipment, and position and bolt engines to repair stands.

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Core · Task 13782 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Sell parts and equipment.

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Core · Task 13786 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Grind, ream, rebore, and re-tap parts to obtain specified clearances, using grinders, lathes, taps, reamers, boring machines, and micrometers.

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