Tecumseh Products TM049 Operator Manual - Page 16

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 4. Table 4. Maintenance Intervals Procedure Time Clean Cooling Fins Clean Foam Filter Replace Flocked Screen Replace Spark Plug Clean Muffler & Cylinder Exhaust Ports 5 hrs. or Before Each Use 25 hrs. or 3 mos. 50 hrs. or seasonally 50 hrs. or seasonally 50 hrs. or seasonally First Scheduled Maintenance Every 5 Hours or Before Each Use 1. Clean Cooling Fins Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Page 14 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1277-14