Power Equipment Engine Technology Contributor(s): Abdo, Edward (Author) |
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ISBN: 1418053880 ISBN-13: 9781418053888 Publisher: Cengage Learning OUR PRICE: $121.55 Product Type: Hardcover Published: January 2010 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Technical & Manufacturing Industries & Trades - Transportation | Automotive - General - Technology & Engineering | Automotive |
Dewey: 621.43 |
LCCN: 2010279643 |
Physical Information: 0.8" H x 8.5" W x 11" (2.35 lbs) 464 pages |
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Publisher Description: POWER EQUIPMENT ENGINE TECHNOLOGY (PEET) has been written to make the learning experience enjoyable with easy-to-read-and-understand chapters and over 600 illustrations to assist visual learners with content comprehension. The book comprises 17 chapters, starting with a brief history of the internal combustion engine and ending with a chapter on troubleshooting various conditions found on any power equipment engine. With the book's extensive content, both two-stroke and four-stroke engines are covered. PEET can be used not only by pre-entry-level technicians but also as a reference manual by practicing technicians, and it will be helpful for the general consumer of power equipment engines that has an interest in understanding how they work. Power equipment technicians are currently sought after and will continue to be in demand in the future as technology advances in the manufacturing of modern power equipment engines. Give yourself a head-start in today's world with PEET - giving you the knowledge you need with a solid education prior to working in the field. |
Contributor Bio(s): Abdo, Edward: - Ed Abdo has been actively involved with working on all types of engines for over 40 years. He has received extensive factory training from all of the major engine and motorcycle manufacturers and has worked as a Technician, Service Manager, and Service and Parts Director. Mr. Abdo's experience in training includes over eight years as an Instructor, Chief Instructor, and Curriculum Development Manager. He also spent 10 years with American Honda--including seven as the Assistant Manager of Service Education in Honda's Motorcycle Division, overseeing dealer training for the United States and worldwide training of distributors for products built in the USA. Currently, Mr. Abdo has his own service and repair shop in his hometown of Springville, New York. |