Randolph Community College Small Engine Repair Courses Set to Begin Aug. 20

Randolph Community College’s Corporate and Continuing Education Division will offer two small engine repair courses on the Asheboro Campus beginning Monday, Aug. 20.
          
“Power Equipment Mechanics,” a daytime course scheduled from 8 a.m.-noon on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, Aug. 20 - Dec. 12, will provide an introduction into multicylinder units from engine design differences to centrifugal vacuum advance ignitions, whether it is a new engine or used power equipment that has been out of service. These engines are those used on riding mowers, small tractors, garden tillers, zero-turn mowers with various attachments, etc. The instructor will be Rayford Brady, owner of Tarheel Sales & Service in Asheboro, who has over 25 years of experience in engine repair.
           
“Small Engine Mechanics II” will provide further instruction into the parts and operations of small gasoline two- and four-stroke engines normally found on push mowers, riding mowers, small tractors, garden tillers, blowers, string trimmers, hedge trimmers, chain saws, etc. This evening course will meet from 6-10 p.m., Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, Aug. 20 - Dec. 12. The instructor will be Mark Gilmore, owner of Goldston Small Engine Repair in Goldston, who has over 10 years of experience in small engine repair.
           
The registration fee for either of these courses is $176.25. Call 336-633-0268 or 336-862-7980 to register or for more information. Seating is limited.