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Course Status: Not Currently Scheduled
The next offering of this course is tentatively scheduled for January 2023. Please join our email list to be notified when registration opens!
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Course Overview
In this class, instructor Joe Clark will discuss how to handle some basic shop repairs for small engines. He’ll teach you how to debug common problems. He’ll also discuss some more advanced aspects of how engines work.
Who Should Attend?
This class is a great opportunity for anyone interested in learning how to handle small engine repairs in the machine shop. Past participants have included:
- Automotive Techs
- Department of Public Works Employees
- Facilities Supervisors
- Groundskeepers
- High School Auto Teachers
- Landscape Business Owners
- Mechanics
Meet Your Instructor
Joe Clark, Rutgers University

Joe Clark is the Research Farm Supervisor for the Horticultural Research Farm II at Rutgers. He manages the operations of the farm, including research schedules, irrigation, and equipment. In addition to earning a BS in Environmental Planning, Landscape Industries from Rutgers University, Joe has also received technical training from Toro Factory Service School, Toro Grounds Master School, Bernhard Reel Grinding Seminars, Kohler Small Engine Service School, and Briggs & Stratton Small Engine Service.
Student Reviews
After taking this course: “I will be able to check and diagnose what problems a small engine could have and fix [them].”
– Past Participant
Most useful part of the course: “Learning about all the different types of strokes.”
– Past Participant
Most useful part of the course: “The breakdown and reassembly of the motors.”
– Past Participant
Continuing Education Credits
The most recent offering of Shop Repairs for Small Engines was approved for the following credits from professional organizations. We will reapply for similar credits the next time the course runs, but we cannot guarantee credit approval for future offerings.
New Jersey
NJ Certified Public Works Managers (CPWM): 4 Technical Contact Hours
Program Questions? We’re Here to Help!
If you have any questions about Shop Repairs for Small Engines, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

Program Coordinator: Joe Canzano
848-932-7317
joe.canzano@rutgers.edu

Administrative Assistant: Beth Perez
848-932-7483
beth.perez@rutgers.edu
For registration assistance, please contact our Registration Department at 848-932-9271, option 2 or email registration@njaes.rutgers.edu.