Small Engine Repair

Teen Small Engine Repair 101: From Breakdown to Rebuild

Are you a teenager with a curious mind and a desire to know how things work? Do you want to learn a valuable skill that can save you and your family money, and maybe even start your own business? Our Small Engine Repair 101 course is the perfect place to start. This hands-on, six-week program is designed for teens aged 12-18 and will take you from a complete beginner to a confident mechanic. We’ll work on a variety of engines, from small 2-stroke trimmers to larger 4-stroke lawnmower engines, giving you a comprehensive understanding of the different types of power equipment you’ll encounter.

Over the course of six Mondays, from 5-7 PM, you’ll dive into the world of small engine mechanics. You’ll learn the fundamental principles of how engines work and master basic troubleshooting techniques. We’ll cover everything from simple maintenance tasks to more complex repairs. You’ll learn how to rebuild a carburetor, the heart of the engine’s fuel system. You’ll also get hands-on experience with essential maintenance, including changing oil, gapping spark plugs, and servicing grease fittings. Want to know how to get a perfectly sharp edge on a mower blade or a chain saw? We’ll teach you that, too. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to diagnose a problem and perform a full maintenance on a machine from start to finish.

We believe in learning by doing, so each student will get to work on their own machine for a full maintenance service in the final class. This real-world experience will solidify your knowledge and give you a sense of accomplishment.

Our six-week course runs on Mondays from 5-7 PM.
Dates: October 6 – November 10
Location: 2414 Patapsco Rd, Finksburg

Pre-requisites:
Students must be mature enough to take this class seriously.  We will have fun, but equipment and tools can be dangerous.
Students must come with Eye protection and gloves. Clothes WILL get dirty, dress appropriately.
Parents must sign the waiver form on the first day of class.
If a student is not capable or not prepared to take the class, they will not be allowed to attend and the registration cost will be forfeited.

To make it easier for families, we’re offering discounts!

Sibling discount – $25 per sibling

Equipment discount – $50 if you provide your own equipment and the parts to maintenance it for your child. One machine only per child. If you send us the information on your machine, we’ll offer links to the parts needed for the repair. Because of the possibility of issues with your equipment, or the parts ordered, we reserve the right to take this discount back for the use of our equipment and parts if there are any issues with your equipment or parts stopping your student from getting the full repair experience.

Full Class discount – $50 if we get a full class of 10 students, we’ll give everyone a discount on their registration fee, so tell your friends to sign up!

With all these discounts you can pay as little as $295 for this class!!!

This is a chance to acquire practical skills, build confidence, and get a head start on a potential career or a fulfilling hobby. Sign up today and get ready to turn your passion for fixing things into a valuable skill set!

Some equipment will be sold after being repaired.  We purchase broken equipment for this purpose. Parents will get first dibs on repaired equipment.  All proceeds from the sales will be saved to sponsor a future student that cannot afford the class!