This book is designed to meet the basic needs of students interested in the subject of small engine repair. The subject matter is intended to help students become more qualified employment candidates for repair shops looking for well-prepared, entry-level technicians. The book has been written to make the learning experience enjoyable: The easy-to-read-and-understand chapters and over 600 illustrations assist visual learners with content comprehension. The book comprises 17 chapters, starting with a brief history of the internal combustion engine and ending with a chapter on troubleshooting various conditions found on any power equipment engine. Both two-stroke and four-stroke engines are covered. The book can be used not only by pre-entry-level technicians but also as a reference manual by practicing technicians, and it will be helpful for the general consumer of power equipment engines that has an interest in understanding how they work. In today's world, an education prior to working in the field is becoming more desirable by all shops that hire. Power equipment technicians are currently sought after and will continue to be in demand in the future as technology advances in the manufacturing of modern power equipment engines.