Motorcycle/Outdoor Power Equipment

The Motorcycle/Outdoor Power Equipment Technology program at SLCC is great for both career-minded students and hobbyists who love to work with their hands and have a passion for motorcycles and other types of small engines.

WHAT IS THIS PROGRAM ABOUT?

Students will study engine operation theory, electrical, drive train, suspension systems, fuel injection, carburetors, turbo charging and service and maintenance procedures. The program challenges and prepares students to become specialists in the service, repair and tuning of small gasoline engines.

SLCC's Motorcycle/Outdoor Power Equipment Technology program is well-recognized academically and in the industry.

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For more information about this program, please contact us at SATTS@slcc.edu.

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Program Requirements

Motorcycle and Outdoor Power Equipment Technology: CC

FAQ

What will I learn?

Maintenance and Light Repair
Brakes, suspension, steering and alignment
Electrical/electronic systems
Fuel Injection/drivability
Emission controls
Heating and air-conditioning
Automotive engines
Transmission and drive train systems
Diagnostics and review

Is there a required tool list?

Students enrolled in the Motorcycle/Outdoor Power Equipment Technology program will need to purchase the following tools. Additional supplies may be required as well.
Approximate total cost: $1,100

Quantity	Description
1 set	Adapters, Socket, 3/8” female drive to ¼” male drive; 3/8” female drive to ½” male drive; ½” female drive to 3/8” male drive
1 ea.	Box, Tool, K-20
1 ea.	Bar, Pry, 12” with centering tip
1 ea.	Compressor, Ring, with lock, 2” to 4” capacity #19070 Briggs & Stratton
1 ea.	Drift, Brass, ¾” diag., 6” long
1 set	Ear Plugs
1 ea.	Flashlight, 2 cell, with “D” type batteries
1 set	Gauges, feeler, tapered leaves, min. .0025 to .025”
1 set	Gauges, feeler, wire, round wheel, for spark plugs (must have .030” on it)
1 pr.	Glasses, Safety
1 ea.	Hammer, ball peen, 16 oz.
1 ea.	Hammer, plastic 8 oz.
1 ea.	Knife, putty, 1 ½”
1 ea.	Nut Driver, 3/16” through ½”
1 pr.	Pliers, diagonal, 6”
1 pr.	Pliers, needle nose, 6”
1 pr.	Pliers, slip joint, 6”
1 pr.	Pliers, snap ring, internal & external, bluepoint with removable tips
1 set	Punches and chisels, package assorted sizes
1 ea.	Ruler, metal, 6” metric and inches
1 ea.	Screwdriver, carburetor jet, Frank Edwards Part #190612
1 ea.	Screwdriver, flat, ¼” x 4”
1 ea.	Screwdriver, flat, 3/8” x 8”
1 ea.	Screwdriver, Phillips, #1
1 ea.	Screwdriver, Phillips, #2
1 ea.	Socket, spark plug, 5/8”
1 ea.	Socket, spark plug, ¾” deep
1 set	Sockets, ¼” drive, complete, Challenger 2303 or equivalent
1 set	Sockets, 3/8” drive, Challenger 2127 or equivalent
1 set	Sockets, metric, 3/8” drive, 7mm – 15mm
1 ea.	Strap Wrench, Frank Edwards Tecumseh Part #670305, no substitution
1 ea.	Tester, spark in line, Briggs & Stratton #19051
1 ea.	Valve Lapping Tool, Frank Edwards Part #19258, w/ extra cups #19266, #19267, #19268
1 ea.	Wrench, ignition set (not available in College Store)

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Financial Aid

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Motorcycle and Outdoor Power Equipment

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