All assembly torques shall comply with Ariens standard torque specifications except for the following:
Electric Clutch/Crank Shaft
396 - 588
33 - 49
Engine Bolts (Kohler)
384 - 456
32 - 38
Engine Bolts (Kawasaki) *
288 - 312
24 - 26
Lug Nut
720 - 1080
60 - 90
Spinde to Deck
144 - 192
12 - 16
Spindle Pulley Nut
480 - 528
40 - 44
Blade Nut
360 + 210° ±5°
NOT TO EXCEED 1080
30 + 210° ±5°
NOT TO EXCEED 90
Guard, Parking Brake
05091251 RH, CE ONLY
80 - 120 (9-14 NM)
6.67 - 10
Guard, Parking Brake
05092551 LH, CE ONLY
80 - 120 (9-14 NM)
6.67 - 10
Seat Bolts (plastic seat base)
Do not exceed 100
Do not exceed 8.33
* - Kawasaki Torque Audit 20-26 ft-lbs. Kawasaki Engine Bolts must be started by hand for
the first 3-4 threads.