Learn about the care and use of a 2-cycle and 4-cycle gasoline and diesel engines in all home, farm, or recreational situations – from lawn and garden equipment, to boats and motorcycles.
Small Engines Project
E-Record (Record Books)
Units
General Projects Calendar
4-H E-Records were previously known as Record Books. Each project has its own E-Record book that members are required to complete each year. We recommend downloading and starting your record book right away. All record books should be kept in a 3-ring binder. The front cover should have the 4-H'ers name, unit number, and project.
Need help filling out your E-Record? Talk to your club leader, project leader, or visit our E-Record help page.
If you participate in the Larimer County Fair, you will turn in your e-record at Interview Judging Day in July. Learn more about getting your project ready for the Larimer County Fair.
Units 1-3
Unit 4
Project units 1-4 are designed for members 8-18 years old.
Unit 1 - Crank It Up!
Inspiring youth to:
- Use operators manual to guide maintenance repair and adjustments
- Learn major parts of engines
- Importance of clean air to efficiently functioning engines
- How to replace a spark plug and much more
Unit 2 - Warm It Up!
Inspiring youth to:
- Learn about different engine types
- Learn the internal parts of an engine
- Specialize tools used
- Engine sizes
- Compression
- Seasoning your engine
- Safety Issues
- How to start your own business
Unit 3 - Tune It Up!
Inspiring youth to:
- Learn about tearing engines down and rebuilding them
- How to use diagnostic tools
- How to listen to engines for specific problems
- How to properly maintain engines
- How to use the internet to find resources, rules, and regulations regarding small engines
- Select replacement engines
Unit 4 - Advanced Small Engines
Inspiring youth to:
- Plan specific goals and a course of action for a specific topic
- Become a junior leader in small engine project
- Design your own small engines project
To print all upcoming events, select "Agenda" and then "Print"
Larimer County Colorado State University Extension
ADDRESS
1525 Blue Spruce Dr.
Fort Collins, CO 80524-2004
Phone: (970) 498-6000
HOURS
7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday - Friday
Our office follows the Larimer County Holiday Calendar for office closures.
