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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,
consult your local Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer,
call 1-800-558-5402, or go to www.TecumsehPower.com
for additional information.
ALWAYS promptly follow all maintenance intervals listed in
this manual. See Table 5.
First Scheduled Maintenance
After First 2 Hours When Engine is Warm
1. Change Oil
Date_______________Owner/Dealer
Table 5. 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
Clean
Foam
Pre-Filter
25 hrs.
Or
3 mos.
Change
Oil
50 hrs.
Or
3 mos.
Replace
Paper and Oil
Filter
100 hrs.
Or
Seasonally
Check
Spark
Plug
100 hrs.
Or
Seasonally
Replace
Spark
Plug
200 hrs.
Or
Seasonally