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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 TecumsehPower
engine. If you are unable to perform maintenance intervals
yourself, contact your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower
Servicing Dealer. Find them on our website at
www.TecumsehPower.com or call TecumsehPower
Company at 1-800-558-5402 for additional information.
ALWAYS promptly follow maintenance intervals listed in
this manual. See Table 5.
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 Hours
When Engine is Warm
Check Oil Level
Every 5 Hours
or
Before Each Use
Clean Cooling Fins
Every 5 Hours
or
Before Each Use
Clean Foam
Pre-Filter
Every 25 Hours
or
3 Months
Change Oil
Every 50 Hours
or
3 Months
Replace Paper
and Oil Filter
Every 100 Hours
or
Seasonally
Check Spark Plug
Every 100 Hours
or
Seasonally
Replace Spark
Plug
Every 200 Hours
or
Seasonally
