Deck & Engine Group ..........................................................................................................................................
Decal Group .........................................................................................................................................................
Torque Specification Chart ..................................................................... Inside Back Cover
4
6
8
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Handle Assembly
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise,
use the standard hardware torque
specification chart.
7800711ha
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
Note* To verify your specific engine model, please reference the ID Tag located on your engine. See your local Briggs &
Stratton distributor for parts and service.
The above parts group applies to the following Mfg. Nos.:
1. These torque values are to be used for all hardware
excluding: locknuts, self-tapping screws, thread forming
screws, sheet metal screws and socket head setscrews.
2. Recommended seating torque values for locknuts:
a. for prevailing torque locknuts - use 65% of grade 5
b. for flange whizlock nuts and screws - use 135% of
3. Unless otherwise noted on assembly drawings, all torque
values must meet this specification.
Common Hardware Types
Hex Head Capscrew
SAE Grade 2SAE Grade 5SAE Grade 8
in/lbsin/lbs
19
2.1
20
2.3
27
3.1
31
3.5
66
7.6810.91216.3
76
8.61013.61419.0
30
31
43
49
in/lbs
3.4
3.5
4.9
5.5
NOTES
torques.
grade 5 torques.
41
43
60
68
Washer
4.6
4.9
6.8
7.7
Standard Hardware Sizing
When a washer or nut is identified as 1/2” (M8), this is
Nominal size
the
(8mm metric thread diameter); if a second number is present
it represents the
When bolt or capscrew is identified as 1/2 - 16 x 2” (M8 - 1.25 x 50 ),
this means the
metric thread diameter), the second number,16, represents the
threads per inch, (1.25 thread diameter).
body length of the bolt or screw, 2 inches (50mm).
, meaning the
threads per inch
Nominal size
inside diameter
is 1/2 inch
(distance between threads).
, or body diameter is 1/2 inch (8mm
The final number is the
Carriage Bolt
Wrench & Fastener Size Guide
1/4” Bolt or Nut
Wrench—7/16”
M6 Bolt or Nut
Wrench—10mm
5/16” Bolt or Nut
Wrench—1/2”
M8 Bolt or Nut
Wrench—13mm
3/8” Bolt or Nut
Wrench—9/16”
M10 Bolt or Nut
Wrench—17mm
7/16” Bolt or Nut
Wrench (Bolt)—5/8”
Wrench (Nut)—11/16”
M12 Bolt or Nut
Wrench—19mm
Lockwasher
Hex Nut
1/2” Bolt or Nut
Wrench—3/4”
M14 Bolt or Nut
Wrench—22 mm
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