Small, gasoline engines range from the very small, under 2 horsepower (usually found in weed trimmers and leaf blowers), up to larger multiple cylinder engines. The largest small engines, up to four cylinders and 30 or more horsepower require more involved tune-ups, specialized tools, and mechanical experience. However, the majority of small engines can be serviced by the homeowner with basic hand tools. A small engine tune-up is easy to do, requires few specialized tools, and can be completed quickly.
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