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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 Products Company at 1-800-
558-5402 or visit www.TecumsehPower.com to locate your
dealer.
ALWAYS promptly follow maintenance intervals listed
below and on the next page. See Table 4.
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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Table 4. 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
Change Oil
50 hrs. or 3 mos.
Clean
Foam Pre-Filter
25 hrs. or 3 mos.
Replace Paper
and Oil Filter
100 hrs. or
seasonally
Check Spark Plugs
100 hrs. or
seasonally
Replace
Spark Plug
200 hrs. or
seasonally
