Torque Requirements; Assembly Instructions; To 3.18 Assembly - Exmark Metro HP MHP3614KA Operator's Manual

2.11 TORQUE REQUIREMENTS

BOLT LOCATION
Blade Mounting Bolt ......................................................... 75-80 ft-lbs.
Cutter Housing Spindle Nut .............................................. 75-80 ft-lbs.
Anti-Scalp Roller Bolts...................................................... 40-45 ft-lbs.
Mower Deck Support/Engine Deck Mount ........................ 30-35 ft-lbs.
Engine Mounting Bolts
Briggs & Stratton & 15 & 17 HP Kawasaki .......... 15-20 ft-lbs.
Kohler & 14 HP Kawasaki .................................. 25-30 ft-lbs.
Transmission Shifter-lever Nut........................... 30-35 ft-lbs.

3. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

3.1 Uncrate unit, and remove upper handle assembly, fuel tank, and linkages from
top of crate.
3.2 Remove and open the bolt bag.
3.3 Loosen the 5/16" hardware at the two (2) discharge deflector hinge points so
that the deflector is snug, but can be moved up and down freely.
3.4 Refer to Parts Manual to help you identify and locate parts and their proper
position.
3.5 Apply retaining adhesive "Fel-Pro Retaining I or Retaining II" or "Loctite RC609
or 680" on the two threaded studs from the bolt bag and install into the two left
holes underneath fuel tank. Install the fuel tank on top of the fuel tank support
with the studs going through the slots in the support. Install two 5/16-18 x 3/4"
screws with a 5/16" SAE flatwasher and 5/16" lockwasher into the threaded
holes in the right side of the fuel tank. Do not over tighten. Place a 5/16" SAE
flatwasher, then a spring, over each of the studs and fasten with a 5/16 nyloc
nut. Tighten 3/16 nylock nut fully then cack off a 1/2 turn. This is to allow for
normal fuel tank expansion with changes in temperature and fuel levels.
3.6 Attach the fuel tank hose to the tank fitting and secure with the clamp provided.
Make sure that fuel hose is not between engine and throttle plate on engine.
3.7 Position the lower end of the handle assembly on the outside of the upper rear
section of the fuel tank & handle support. Install four 3/8-16 x 1" bolts (with
four spring disk washers against the head of each bolt) from the outside in.
Secure using four 3/8" whizlock nuts on the inside of each handle support and
tighten until the spring disk washers are flat (See Figure 1).
3.8 Route the throttle cable along the right side of the upper handle, under the fuel
tank support, and position the cable on the left side of the engine (Kaw &
Kohler) or to the right side of engine (B&S).
Attach throttle cable to engine:
For Kohler and Kawasaki engines with "positive" detents in throttle cable
for the full throttle and idle positions.
FIG. 1
UPPER HANDLE MOUNTING
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