Tecumseh LV148XA X. Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass Fires, XI. Maintenance Intervals, Change

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.

Table 5.	Maintenance Intervals
Procedure	Time
Change	After First 2 hrs.
Oil	When Engine is Warm
Check	5 hrs.
Oil	Or
Level	Before Each Use
Clean	5 hrs.
Cooling	Or
Fins	Before Each Use
Clean	25 hrs.
Foam	Or
Filter	3 mos.
Change	25 hrs.
Oil	Or
	3 mos.
Replace	100 hrs.
Paper and Oil	Or
Filter	Seasonally
Check	100 hrs.
Spark	Or
Plug	Seasonally
Replace	200 hrs.
Spark	Or
Plug	Seasonally

First Scheduled Maintenance

After First 2 Hours When Engine is Warm

1. Change Oil

Date_______________Owner/Dealer

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