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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.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
Clean
Foam Pre-Filter
25 hrs. or 3 mos.
Change
Oil
50 hrs. or 3 mos.
Replace
Paper Element
and Oil Filter
100 hrs. or
seasonally
Check
Spark Plug
100 hrs. or
seasonally
Replace
Spark Plug
200 hrs. or
seasonally