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X. Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass
Fires
Local, state and federal laws may require use of a spark
arrester to prevent fires. For example, it is a violation of
California Public Resources Code (section 4442) to use or
operate engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered or
unimproved grass-covered land unless engine is equipped
with a spark arrester. Spark arrester must be maintained in
effective working order by owner and/or operator.
To determine if your engine has a spark arrester, locate the
muffler on your engine. For example, the muffler discharge
will have a spark arrester cover that reads “Tecumseh
Screen Type 36085”.
If your engine does NOT have a spark arrester, you may
purchase one from your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing
Dealer. In some cases the muffler may need to be replaced
to allow the spark arrester to be installed.
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 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
Filter
25 hrs.
Or
3 mos.
Change
Oil
25 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
