It’s time to think about getting those lawn mowers, small tractors, and other small engine-powered units out of storage and into service for the spring and summer. Randolph Community College will offer a course in the fundamentals of “Small Engine Mechanics: Out of Storage – Into Service” beginning Saturday, March 10, at the Asheboro Campus.
The course will provide an introduction to the steps needed to remove engine-powered units from storage and into service, whether it is a new engine or used power equipment that has been out of service. These types of engines are used on push mowers, riding mowers, small tractors, garden tillers, blowers, string trimmers, hedge trimmers, etc.
For example, small-engine repairmen across the country report that ethanol mixed with gasoline is corroding and damaging 2-cycle engines found in chain saws, string trimmers, leaf blowers, and other outdoor equipment at an alarming clip. It is recommended that if you cannot use an ethanol-free gasoline, then use a gasoline stabilizer at every machine fill up. Different engines have different fuel requirements and some older engines are not suitable for fuels containing ethanol. Always check with your owner’s manual and/or engine manufacturer.
The class will meet from 8 a.m.-12 p.m., Saturdays, March 10 through April 21. The registration fee is $66.25. Call 336-633-0268 or 336-862-7980 to register for this course.
