Posted by Whizkidkyus on February 23, 2013 at 17:42:16 from (64.130.151.65):
Hi All,
As some of you may all ready know by some of my previous posts on here I work on small engines and I have become quite good at it ( not trying to bragg ) and I enjoy it . I'm considering a career change and become a small engine mechanic .I'm wanting to know what an average mechanic makes starting out and what I can look forward to making as I get factory ( let employer send me to school , always wanted to go and get certified anyway ) certified . I know that it is mostly a seasonal deal and pay can vary from employer , areas of country and what I'm certified on as well as years of experience . Any pros / cons to becomming a small engine mechanic and getting certified ? My experiences is mostly on Briggs engines, older models from early 1990s 10 - 14 hp OHV as well as regular valves , as well as older Murrays , some MTDs as well as Briggs push mowers . I have experience on Kohlers as well as Hondas . I have worked on transmissions took them apart and fixed them as well as changing them as well as changing motors . I have experience with electricial systems on mowers , cleaning carbs , etc. But , still I admit that I don't know everything . I have even ordered and bought a couple of hundred dollars worth of small engine speciality tools . I have even done work for people and made money fixing their engines . So while a job in a small engine shop maybe more faster paced and more headaches , it can't be too much different from what I do at home . Any help and advice is appreciated . As proof of my experiences with small engines , please watch these videos of me repairing a small engine , 4 or 2 cycle . I'm the one doing the engine repairs . A friend of mine does the electronics and computer repair . Some of you may have already heard of our Youtube repair channel called ESRepair , if not then please watch and enjoy and read all the comments . Yes , there are a few smart alecks out there but most post were complimenting us.
We sell tractor parts! We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]
Today's Featured Article - Earthmaster Project Progress Just a little update on my Earthmaster......it's back from the dead! I pulled the head, and soaked the stuck valves with mystery oil overnight, re-installed the head, and bingo, the compression returned. But alas, my carb foiled me again, it would fire a second then flood out. After numerous dead ends for a replacement carb, I went to work fixing mine.I soldered new floats on the float arm, they came from an old motorcycle carb, replaced the packing on the throttle shaft with o-rings, cut new ga
... [Read Article]
Latest Ad:
1964 I-H 140 tractor with cultivators and sidedresser. Starts and runs good. Asking 2650. CALL RON AT 502-319-1952
[More Ads]
All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy
TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.
