19Check for parts online at www.getearthquake.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5Operator’s ManualChipper/ShreddersEngine Oil Type & CapacitySelect a quality engine oil using the chart in Figure 15. 8.5torque rated models require 5/8 quart (0.6L) of oil.Check Engine Oil LevelService Interval: Before Each UseCheck the engine oil level at the oil fill and level check plug(A). SEE FIGURE 161. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.2. Remove the oil fill and level check plug (A) by twistingit counter-clockwise. The oil should be filled up to themouth of the filler opening as shown in the FIGURE 16inset.Change Engine OilService Interval: Every 50 Hours1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.Allow the unit to cool before changing the oil.2. Remove the oil fill and level check plug (A) by twisting itcounter-clockwise. SEE FIGURE 163. Place an oil drain pan below the engine and remove theoil drain plug (B). Allow the oil to drain completely.SEE FIGURE 164. Reinstall the oil drain plug (B). Tighten the plug to 125inch pounds (14 Nm)5. Add oil to the oil fill hole (A) until the oil level is evenwith the bottom edge of the oil fill hole. SEE FIGURE 16AFIGURE 16 - Oil Fill and Oil DrainA. Oil Fill & Level Check PlugB. Oil Drain PlugUse oil classified API Service Class SF,SG, SH, SJ or better with SAE Viscosity:10080604020 320-203827164-7 0-18-30°F°C30 Conventional**5W-30, 10W-30 Synthetic5W-3010W-30Conventional**CAUTION: Air cooled engines run hotter than automotive engines.The use of non-synthetic multi-viscosity oils (5W-30, 10W-30, etc.)in temperatures above 40º F (4ºC) will result in higher than normaloil consumption. When using a multi-viscosity oil, check oil levelmore frequently.**CAUTION: SAE 30 oil, if used below 40º F (4ºC), will result in hardstarting and possible engine bore damage due to inadequatelubrication.FIGURE 15 - Oil RecommendationsB