Database Highlight #44: We've got the Engine Repair Guide for That
Greener lawns have officially heralded in spring. Customers may go to mow the new grass only to find out the mower’s engine isn’t working. This week’s database highlight, Small Engine Repair Reference Center, is here to help. Within the outdoor power equipment category, the urban and rural gardener will find repair guides and information. Browse by category or search by keyword.
This reference database provides detailed yet user-friendly repair guides for all manner of small engines. All of the content is organized in a powerful, easy-to-use manner so that users can quickly find the information they need. – from the vendor
What if a customer finds the repair diagram they need but they don’t have a printer at home? This week’s open site, PrinterOn, allows customers to upload a file they need printed then pick it up at the library. There’s no extra charge for this service. Customers can either print via the website or download the free app for iOS/Android.
Action steps
- Pick a category in Small Engine Repair Reference Center. Look through the category's subcategories. Did you see the equipment/small crafts that you expected to see?
- Search by keyword. Try: jet ski. How many results did you get? Were the results overwhelming or manageable? Notice the limitors on the left-hand side.
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Comments
I looked up 'tiller.' I got 257 results. The most useful limiter available was the choice between outdoor equipment and marine boat motor. I guess if a person is looking for something in particular, they should type it into the search bar, and not expect limiters like make/model and etc...
I know absolutely nothing about motors or engines, but I found this database interesting!
As a self proclaimed "motor head" / anything that I can drive enthusiast. I do find this guide really helpful. The diagrams and the detail are really nice for any DIY mechanic. Especially the vintage motorcycle section. Always fun (at least to me) to look through and see how they work.
I looked up "generator" and received 1,016 results. You can limit results to small engines, motorcycles, marine boat motors, and all terrain vehicles. It looks like you can also limit your results for information published during a specific time frame (1957-1998) or whatever years you want to search. Looks to be very interesting.
I searched for jet skis and found 253 articles. I looked at some of them and thought they were good. I also went into outdoor power equipment and chain saws in particular. I don't know anything about them, but there was lots of information, pictures and diagrams that I'm sure would be very useful to anyone who needed the information.
I like the database in general because it would be easy to help a customer find the information they needed.