Service Manual

4
Engine Fastener Torque Specifications
Item
Torque
Specification
Oil Drain Plug
17 ft-lbs (23 Nm)
Connecting Rod Bolts
8.5 ft-lbs (12 Nm)
Crankcase & Cover Bolts
17.5 ft-lbs (24 Nm)
Valve Lash Lock Nut
11 ft-lbs (15 Nm)
Rocker Arm Studs
22 ft-lbs (30 Nm)
Spark Plug
22 ft-lbs (30 Nm)
Valve Cover Bolts
7 ft-lbs (10 Nm)
Starter Bolts
7 ft-lbs (10 Nm)
Recoil Mounting Bolts
7 ft-lbs (10 Nm)
Cylinder Head Bolt
25 ft-lbs (34 Nm)
Heater Box Nuts
7 ft-lbs (10 Nm)
Flywheel Nut
62.5 ft-lbs (85 Nm)
Ignition Coil Bolts
7 ft-lbs (10 Nm)
Throttle Control Bolts
7 ft-lbs (10 Nm)
Governor Arm Nut
7 ft-lbs (10 Nm)
Muffler / Exhaust to Cylinder Nuts
22 ft-lbs (30 Nm)
Muffler Mounting Plate Bolts
7 ft-lbs (10 Nm)
Standard Torque Values
M5 Bolt / Nut
4.5 ft-lbs (6 Nm)
M6 Bolt / Nut
7.5 ft-lbs (10 Nm)
M8 Bolt / Nut
19 ft-lbs (26 Nm)
M10 Bolt / Nut
28 ft-lbs (38 Nm)
M12 Bolt / Nut
41 ft-lbs (55 Nm)