Understanding the Outboard Motor (2nd Edition) [Hardcover]

Eugene Stagner (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0138619808 | ISBN-13: 978-0138619800 | Publication Date: July 1, 1998 | Edition: 2

Reflecting the latest advances, this practical manual on outboard mechanics explains the technical theory of operation necessary to prepare for certification or re-certification tests. It empowers users with a basic understanding that will help them troubleshoot and repair quickly and with confidence. Chapter topics include the general use and maintenance of outboard motors, two-stroke and four-stroke operation, two-stroke and four-stroke powerhead, electricity /electronics for the technician, the marine battery, starter system, alternator charging system, ignition systems, fuel system operation, tune-up, midsection/lower unit, trim and tilt system, propeller performance, and boat performance problems. For outboard mechanics, boat owners, and marine dealerships.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Reflecting the latest advances, this practical manual on outboard mechanics explains the technical theory of operation necessary to prepare for certification or re-certification tests. It empowers users with a basic understanding that will help them troubleshoot and repair quickly and with confidence. Chapter topics include the general use and maintenance of outboard motors, two-stroke and four-stroke operation, two-stroke and four-stroke powerhead, electricity /electronics for the technician, the marine battery, starter system, alternator charging system, ignition systems, fuel system operation, tune-up, midsection/lower unit, trim and tilt system, propeller performance, and boat performance problems. For outboard mechanics, boat owners, and marine dealerships. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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"It's not the fixing that is so hard, it's finding out just what needs fixing." The person who can do this is called a technician. The technician has put in hours upon hours of study to gain a thorough knowledge of the product and has developed an understanding of principles of operation. The technician approaches each mechanical or electrical problem as a challenge, systematically testing to determine the extent of repairs needed. With a good attitude toward the customer, honest repair practices, and technical studies, you can acquire the skills for making outboard repairs.

For the student outboard technician, this manual explains the technical theory of operation necessary to prepare for training and certification at a factory training center. Reading this manual will be profitable because the basic understanding you gain will help you troubleshoot outboard systems. With greater understanding of electronic systems, such as OptiMax and Ficht Fuel Injection, you will be able to make accurate repairs that meet emission control requirements.

The novice mechanic should use this text in conjunction with a factory service manual. First, read the theory in this text that relates to the repairs to be made. Then, with the aid of the factory service manual for that outboard, make the repairs, applying the theory learned. This text makes following the technical repair procedures given in the service manual easier to understand because you will know what must take place in the outboard at the completion of repair. And this text will help clarify the reasons behind the technical instructions given by the outboard manufacturer.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 563 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall College Div; 2 edition (July 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0138619808
• ISBN-13: 978-0138619800
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.5 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 1.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,540,987 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Book arrived with torn cover despite the packaging intact. This unacceptable for a product listed as new.

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Understanding the Outboard Motor (3rd Edition) The book is like reading a strangers' mail. The goals of this book seem quite modest...There is some good stuff in there,but they do not make it easy ..I have no idea who this book was written for..like trying to pass a test using your Buddies friends' notes