Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): small engine repair, small engine mechanic, mail addy

Question
Dear Sir:
My name is Roger Donohoo.  I am considering investing in a small engine sales and service business in Central Illinois.  My question is:  where should I look for a well-qualified mechanic/manager for this business?  Tech schools?  Major manufacturers?  Where would you recommend that I begin?  There is a definite need for this business in the town I live in.  
Thanks,
Roger Donohoo


Answer
Hello Roger:

The Manufacturers will be of No Help. Some Tech Schools Offer the Small Engine Course. I suggest you Contact the Nearest Tech School or Run an Add in you Local Newspaper and Take Applications. If you Send me this Question as Private and with a Private E-Mail Addy, I will be Glad to Send you my MSN Addy and then Discuss the Tests that I Give to All Personnel before I Hire them. The Test Involve Actually Doing Certain Repairs and Diagnostics on Small Engines and there is a Certain Amount of Time the Mechanic should be Able to Do the Diagnostic and the Actual Repairs. There are Certain Diagnostic Steps that a Small Engine Mechanic will Know to Follow to Determine the Cause of a Problem with the Engine or Mower Itself. Also, the Mechanics Need to be Able to Read Diagrams and Schematics. If you Hit a Snag or this Does Not Correct the Problem,  I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John

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Respectfully

John