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XI. Maintenance Intervals
Maintenance is one of the most important things that you
can do to extend the life of your Tecumseh Engine. If you
are unable to perform maintenance intervals yourself,
contact your nearest Authorized Tecumseh Servicing
Dealer. You may also call Tecumseh Power company at
1-800-558-5402 or visit www.TecumsehPower.com to
locate your dealer.
ALWAYS promptly follow maintenance intervals listed. See
Table 3.
First Scheduled Maintenance
After First 2 Hours When Engine is Warm
1. Change Oil
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Before Each Use Scheduled Maintenance
Every 5 Hours or Before Each Use
1. Check Oil Level
2. Clean Cooling Fins
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Every 25 Hours or 3 Months Scheduled Maintenance
1. Change Oil
2. Clean Foam Pre-Filter
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Table 3. Maintenance Intervals
Procedure Time
Change Oil
After first 2 hrs.
when engine is warm
Check Oil Level
5 hrs. or Before Each Use
Clean Cooling Fins
5 hrs. or Before Each Use
ChangeOil
25 hrs. or 3 mos.
Clean Foam Pre-Filter
25 hrs. or 3 mos.
Replace Paper Filter
Element
100 hrs. or
seasonally
Check Spark Plug
100 hrs. or
seasonally
Replace Spark Plug
200 hrs. or
seasonally