User Manual

METRIC CAP SCREW TORQUE

VALUES—GRADE 7

NOTE: When bolting aluminum parts, tighten to 80% of

torque specified in table.

Size N·m (lb-ft)

M6 9.5 - 12.2 (7-9)

M8 20.3 - 27.1 (15-20)

M10 47.5 - 54.2 (35-40)

M12 81.4 - 94.9 (60-70)

M14 128.8 - 146.4 (95-108)

M16 210.2 - 240 (155-177)

NOTE: Allow a tolerance of plus or minus 10 per cent

on all torques given in this chart.

Divide readings by 12 for foot-pound values.

M77900 -19-15DEC94

MX,15901015,3 -19-01MAR95

MX,TORQ,SET -19-09DEC94

Repair Specifications/Set Screw Torque Chart

TM1590 (17MAY95) 10-15-6 316, 318 & 420 Lawn and Garden Tractors

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