Small Engines Flashcards
what is a cylinder head?
a cylinder head is bolted to the cylinder block
where is the crankshaft
the crank shaft is located in the crank case
the piston is inside the?
cylinder
what does connecting rod do
the connecting rod joins the piston to the crankshaft
what are the magneto and spark plug for
a magneto and spark plug are the electrical system of a small engine
what happens with spark plugs when you start the engine
they pass electricity too eachother
a thick wire connects the_____to the sparkplugs
a coil
the intake and exhaust valves are opened by?
valve filters
the intake valve does?
opens to allow the air-and-fuel mixture to flow into the combustion chamber
a valve lifter does?
transfers the motions of the cam lobe up through the pushrods and rockers to open and close the valves
what is a teminal
a think wire that connects the coil to the spark plug
what is porcelain is used for
its used for a electrical insulator
what is a carb-orator
its used to mix fuel and air in the right amounts
insulator
insulators are used to keep electricity from escaping from a line and sheilds other parts from electrical shock
