Tecumseh OH195XA, OH195EA Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass Fires, XI. Maintenance Intervals

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, 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 on the next two pages. See Table 5.

Table 5.	Maintenance Intervals
Procedure	Time
Change	After first 2 hrs.
Oil	when engine is warm
Check	5 hrs. or Before Each Use
Oil Level
Clean	5 hrs. or Before Each Use
Cooling Fins
Change	25 hrs. or 3 mos.
Oil
Clean	25 hrs. or 3 mos.
Foam Pre-Filter
Replace	100 hrs. or
Paper Element	seasonally
Check	100 hrs. or
Spark Plug	seasonally
Replace	200 hrs. or
Spark Plug	seasonally

First Scheduled Maintenance

After First 2 Hours When Engine is Warm 1. Change Oil

Date_______________Owner/Dealer

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