Description should include

identifying the hand tools (including specialty tools, fasteners, and measuring tools) used in the small engine industry, including, but not limited to
- socket set components
- wrenches
  - open-end
  - box-end
  - combination
  - adjustable
  - socket
  - Allen
  - torque
- screwdrivers
  - Phillips (various sizes)
  - standard (flat blade – various sizes)
  - offset
- styles of pliers
  - locking (vise-grips)
  - needle-nose
  - diagonal side-cutting
  - combination slip-joint
  - retaining ring
- hammers
  - ball peen
  - brass or lead
  - plastic-faced
  - rubber mallet
- punches and chisels
  - center punch
  - pin punch
  - drift punch
- specialty cutting and forming tools (e.g., hacksaw, tubing cutter, hand reamer, file, tap and die set, cold chisels)
- seal drivers
- vises
- specialty electrical system tools (e.g., volt/ohmmeter, dwell/tachometer, continuity light, timing light, remote starter switch)
- battery and engine specialty tools (e.g., cable puller, gear and flywheel pullers, flywheel holders, ridge reamers, terminal and post cleaner, battery lifting or carrying strap, ring spreaders, ring compressors, glaze breakers and cylinder hones, valve spring compressors, lapping sticks)
- lubrication specialty tools (e.g., transmission funnel, oil-filter-removing tool, grease gun)
- other miscellaneous specialty tools (e.g., air nozzles, C-clamp, puller set, pressure gauge, screw extractor)
the hazards, precautions, use, and maintenance procedures associated with each tool, in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications and industry-recommended guidelines and procedures.

Process/Skill Questions:

Why is it important to use the proper hand tool for each job?
When a wrench is used, why should it always be pulled toward the body?
Why is it necessary to keep hand tools clean and free of grease?
Which FFA CDE would require the use of these tools?

Teacher Resources:

Small Engines Troubleshooting Event, Virginia FFA