Toro MDE User Manual
Workman MDE
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Product Records and Maintenance
Other Torque Specifications
SAE Grade 8 Steel Set Screws
Thread Size
Recommended Torque
Thread Size
Square Head
Hex Socket
1/4 -- 20 UNC
140 + 20 in--lb
73 + 12 in--lb
5/16 -- 18 UNC
215 + 35 in--lb
145 + 20 in--lb
3/8 -- 16 UNC
35 + 10 ft--lb
18 + 3 ft--lb
1/2 -- 13 UNC
75 + 15 ft--lb
50 + 10 ft--lb
Thread Cutting Screws
(Zinc Plated Steel)
Type 1, Type 23 or Type F
Thread Size
Baseline Torque*
No. 6 -- 32 UNC
20 + 5 in--lb
No. 8 -- 32 UNC
30 + 5 in--lb
No. 10 -- 24 UNC
38 + 7 in--lb
1/4 -- 20 UNC
85 + 15 in--lb
5/16 -- 18 UNC
110 + 20 in--lb
3/8 -- 16 UNC
200 + 100 in--lb
Wheel Bolts and Lug Nuts
Thread Size
Recommended Torque**
7/16 -- 20 UNF
Grade 5
65 + 10 ft--lb
88 + 14 N--m
1/2 -- 20 UNF
Grade 5
80 + 10 ft--lb
108 + 14 N--m
M12 X 1.25
Class 8.8
80 + 10 ft--lb
108 + 14 N--m
M12 X 1.5
Class 8.8
80 + 10 ft--lb
108 + 14 N--m
** For steel wheels and non--lubricated fasteners.
Thread Cutting Screws
(Zinc Plated Steel)
Thread
Size
Threads per Inch
Baseline Torque*
Size
Type A
Type B
Baseline Torque*
No. 6
18
20
20 + 5 in--lb
No. 8
15
18
30 + 5 in--lb
No. 10
12
16
38 + 7 in--lb
No. 12
11
14
85 + 15 in--lb
* Hole size, material strength, material thickness and fin-
ish must be considered when determining specific
torque values. All torque values are based on non--lubri-
cated fasteners.
Conversion Factors
in--lb X 11.2985 = N--cm
N--cm X 0.08851 = in--lb
ft--lb X 1.3558 = N--m
N--m X 0.7376 = ft--lb