Small Engines Project

A young man works on an engineLearn 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.

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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 4-H

CONTACT US
Email: larimer4-hinfo@larimer.gov
Phone: (970) 498-6000

ADDRESS     
1525 Blue Spruce Dr.     
Fort Collins, CO 80524-2004

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