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Instructional Technology, Other
10th -
12thgrade
Small Engine Parts Identification & Functions
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- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Identify the part?Wrist PinConnecting RodTappetCamshaft
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Identify the part?Wrist PinConnecting RodCrankshaftPiston
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Identify the part?FlywheelCamshaftCrankshaftPiston
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Identify the part?Wrist PinPoppet ValveCrankshaftTappet
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Identify the part?PistonConnecting RodTappetPiston Rings
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Identify the part?PistonBlockCylinder HeadPiston Rings
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Identify the part?ArmatureSpark PlugStarter PulleyPiston Rings
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Identify this part?Crankcase coverCylinder HeadEngine BlockCylinder Head Gasket
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Identify this part?Spark PlugCylinder HeadArmatureCylinder Head Bolt
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Identify this part?CrankshaftOil slingerCamshaftFlywheel
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Identify the red outlined image?Match MarksCylinder HeadCylinder HeadPiston
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Identify this part?Oil SlingerCylinder HeadCamshaftCrankshaft
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Identify this part?CrankshaftCylinder HeadCylinder Head GasketHeat Shield
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Identify this part?Oil DipperCylinder HeadCylinder Head GasketOil Slinger
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Identify this part?CrankshaftCylinder HeadCarburetorHeat Shield
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Identify the proper order of the four strokes in a small engineintake, compression, exhaust, powerintake, compression, power, exhaustintake, power, construction, exhaustexhaust, compression, power, intake
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.During the intake stroke the piston moves________upin both directionsthe head boltsdown
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.During the compression stroke the piston moves________upin both directionsthe hot gasses out of the cylinderdown
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.During the power stroke the piston moves________updown slightyin both directionsdown
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.During the exhaust stroke the piston moves________upin both directionsthe head boltsdown
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Match marks are on the _______and the ____________crankshaft and connecting rodcrankshaft and shroudcrankshaft and camshaftcamshaft and govenor
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.The power stroke occurs ______percent of one complete cycle in a four stroke engine.14 %15 %20 %25 %
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.An event that ignites the fuel air mixture occurs between the _______stroke and the _________strokecompression and powerpower and intakeintake and powercompression and intake
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Tappets ride on ______ and push up on _________ __________camshaft lobes + connecting rodcamshaft lobes and connecting rodcamshaft lobes + poppet valvesnone of the above
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Select the best answer for the proper sequence for the four strokes in an internal combustion engine.compression, exhaust , power, intakecompression, power, intake, exhaustexhaust, power, intake , compressionexhaust, intake, compression, power
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Identify this partCylinder HeadConnecting RodCylinder Head BoltsConnecting Rod Cap
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Identify this partValve Guide RetainersValve Spring ReleaseValve Spring RetainersPiston Rings
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Identify this partFlywheel KeyWoodruff KeyCam KeyGovernor
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Identify these partsValve SpringsValve SprocketsPiston RingsArmature
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Identify this partShroudFlywheelStarter PulleyGrass Screen
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Identify this partOil Foam FilterPleated Paper FilterPistonCylinder
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Identify this partShroudFlywheelStarter PulleyGrass Screen
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Identify this partCrankshaft GearOil SlingerStarter PulleyGovernor
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Identify this partRecoil Starter PulleyRecoil Gear PulleyRestart PulleyFlywheel
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Identify this partPleated Paper FilterFoam PaperOil Foam FilterSump
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Identify this partScraper RingOil RingPiston PinSnap Ring
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Fuel Hose Switch
Off Switch
On Switch
Fuel Shutoff Switch
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Exhaust Guide
Breather Tube
Muffler
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Governor Spring
Governor Idle Spring
Governor Timing Link
Governor Link
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Armature
Electric Coil
Spark Plug
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Governor Control Bracket
Governor Control Lever
Speed Control Bracket
Speed Control Lever
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Rocker Cover
Cylinder Cover
Flywheel Cover
Crankcase Cover
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Cooling Fan
Cooling Fins
Flywheel Fan
Flywheel Fin
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Rocker Arm
Push Rod
Tappet
Oil Slinger
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Rocker Arm
Push Rod
Tappet
Oil Slinger
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Intake Valve
Exhaust Valve
Tappet
Push Rod
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Intake Valve
Exhaust Valve
Tappet
Push Rod
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Rocker Cover
Crankcase Cover
Air Filter Cover
Cylinder Head Cover
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Engine Block
Cylinder
Piston
Valve Guide
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Engine Block
Cylinder
Piston
Valve Guide
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Reducing wear between moving parts is a function of the ____________________________.
fuel system
starting system
cooling system
lubrication system
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The typical cooling system on a small engine uses _____________ to transfer heat.
fins
channels
fans
vacuum
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The ________________________ filters dust and dirt particles out of the fuel system.
governor
carburetor
air cleaner
fan
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A _________________________ fuel system locates the fuel tank above the carburetor.
gravity feed
vacuum feed
pressure feed
manual feed
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The fuel air mixture entering the combustion chamber is controlled by the _________________________.
air cleaner
fuel supply
carburetor
governor
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The maximum speed that an engine operates at is controlled by the _______________________________.
air cleaner
fuel supply
carburetor
governor
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The main part of the ignition system is the _______________________.
electrode
spark plug
recoil
starter
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The flywheel works in combination with the _______________________ to provide charge to the spark plug.
coil
capacitor
crankshaft
magneto
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.What is the function of the depicted engine component?Provides inertia to keep the crankshaft spinning during the four-stroke cycleAllows liquid fuel to enter the combustion chamberSends an electrical arc to the spark plug to ignite the air-fuel mixture in the combustion chamberOpens and closes the valves
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.What is the function of the engine component?Provides a seal between the piston and cylinder boreCreates an electrical arc to start the combustion processOpens and closes the valves as a result of force from the push rods
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.What is the function of this component of the ignition system?Transfers motion from the camshaft to the push rodsMakes contact with the magneto to produce an electrical arcProvides inertia to keep the crankshaft turning during the four-stroke cycle
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.What is the function of the exhaust valve?Opens to allow air-fuel mixture to enter the combustion chamberOpens to allow exhaust gases to exit the combustion chamberRegulates the flow of air-fuel mixture to the combustion chamber
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.What is the function of this engine component?A sheet metal or composite component that encompasses a fan to direct cooling air to a cylinder block and cylinder headAn engine component that attaches to the flywheel that helps reduce engine temperatures when air circulates across hot engine surfacesProvides inertia to keep the crankshaft turning during the four-stroke cycle
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.What is the function of this small engine component?Opens to allow the air-fuel mixture to enter the combustion chamberAttaches the crankshaft and the piston togetherRotates in conjunction with the crankshaft to open and close valves
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.What is the function of the intake valve?Regulates the air-fuel mixture that enters the combustion chamberOpens to allow air-fuel mixture to enter the combustion chamberOpens to allow exhaust gases to exit the combustion chamber
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.What is the function of this engine component?Houses and aligns the crankshaftHouses the primary components of the combustion chamber such as the spark plug, valves, valves springs, etc.Provides the spark necessary to ignite the air-fuel mixture in the combustion chamber
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.What is the function of this engine component?Fastens the valve and valve spring into the cylinder headAttaches to the tip of the valve stemProvides a resisting force to close valves after they have opened
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.An operating cycle requires two revolutions ____of the crankshaft which equals how may degrees of rotation120°720°180°360°
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.The term BDC stands for_______ ________ ___________Bottom Dead CenterBottom Distant CenterBoth Dead CenterBelow Dead Center
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.OHV stands for ______ ________ _______Over Head VolumeOver Hidden ValvesOver Head ValvesNone of the above
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Combustion of the fuel air mixture occurs in the ____________CrankcaseCylinderCarburetorSump
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.The term TDC stands for_______ ________ ___________Top Dead CrownTop Distant CenterTop Dead CenterTop Dead Cylinder
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.During an intake stroke the _______ moves down and creates a___________Piston + Positive PressurePiston + VacuumFlywheel + SparkPiston + Explosion
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.During a compression stroke the _______ moves upward and ___________Piston + the exhaust valve is openedPiston + the intake valve is openedPiston + compresses fuel air mixturePiston + Both valves are opened
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.During a power stroke the piston moves down with_____ ___________A VaccumGreat ForceLarge SparkValves Opened
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.During the exhaust stroke the piston moves______UpDownSidewaysThe Intake vavle
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.The intake valve is associated with the _________FlywheelMufflerCarburetorSump
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.The exhaust valve is associated with the _________FlywheelMufflerCarburetorSump
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Spark occurs between the _____ stroke + the ______ strokeCompression + PowerCompression + ExhaustPower + ExhaustIntake + Compression
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Spark is generated with a _______ embedded in the ___________Magnet + CarburetorCoil of wire + FlywheelMagnet + ShroudMagnet + Flywheel
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.A sump is a reservoir for _______WaterGasolineOilSpark
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What two components mix to ignite to power an engine?
nitrogen and fuel
oxygen and fuel
nitrogen and air
oxygen and air
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What allows for the free flow of electricity?
conductor
resistor
insulator
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What stops the free flow of electricity?
insulator
resistor
conductor
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.The length the piston moves from top to bottom or bottom to top is calledStrokeBoreMovementLenght
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.What keeps the oil below the piston, and compression above the piston?BearingRingsNecklacesBraclets
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.What is valve timing?opening the valve at the right timeclosing the valve at the right timeopening and closing of the valve at the right timenot important
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Revolutions per minute (RPM) is the measurement ofPiston SpeedCamshaft directionWhat stroke is happeningHow fast the crankshaft is turning
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Of the two valves inside the engine, which one is bigger?IntakeExhaustSame sizeNeither
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Identify this small engine part.Electric StarterShroudCrankcase CoverSump
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Identify this small engine part.CrankshaftTappetCam LobesPoppet valves
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Identify this small engine part.Pleated Paper Air FilterGrass CoverOil Foam Air FilterCrankcase Cover
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Identify this small engine part.Torque SpecificationsOil RequirementsSerial NumberCrankcase Cover
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Identify this small engine part.CrankcaseCylinder HeadOil Sump CaseCrankcase Cover
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Identify this small engine part.Cylinder HeadCrankcase BreatherOil Sump CaseArmature
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Identify this small engine part.Air Vane GovernorCrankcaseCarburetorArmature
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Identify this small engine part.Fuel TankCrankcase BreatherCarburetorStarter Clutch
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Identify this small engine part.Connecting RodShroudCarburetor LinkageCrankcase
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Identify this small engine part.CarburetorPiston And Connecting RodCylinder Head BoltFiller Cap with Dip Stick
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.What is the function of the engine component?Provides inertia to keep the engine in operation during the four-stroke cycleConverts rotary motion into linear motionConverts linear motion into rotary motion