All assembly torques shall comply with Ariens Engineering Standards.
Torque the following as indicated and check daily.
* All fasteners should be started by hand 1 - 2 threads prior to use of a tool.
Blade to Spindle
115 - 160
Pulley to Spindle
41 - 49
Engine to Frame
24 - 26
Audit range 20 - 26
Caster Wheels to Fork
Tighten just so wheel rotates
Caster to Frame Hub
TIghten just so caster rotates
Rops Upper Hoop
20 min
Max: Must pivot up/down
Seat Pod to Frame
23 - 27
Fuel Tank Bolts (8)
106 - 158
Brake Rotor
200
Tighten to align cotter pin after torque
Cone Bumpers
40 - 50
Apply blue loc-tite on joints
Shock Mounting Bolts (M10)
35 - 45
Shock Mounting Bolts (M12)
69 - 79
Pivot Shaft Mounting Bolts
23 - 27
Stabilizer to Frame
46 - 55
Platform Release Knob
Apply blue loc-tite to secure knob
Brake Caliper to Formed Bracket
64 - 96
Caliper Bracket to Frame
64 - 96