Maintenance Chart; Fastener Tightening Torques - MTD C series Shop Manual

C and D series mowers

Maintenance chart

Maintenance item
Check engine oil
Check air filter
Check for loose/bent blade
Check & gap spark plug
Check cooling fins
Check/clean spark arrestor
Change oil
Change air filter
Note on air filter
Drain or preserve fuel
Fog or lube cylinder
Rotate engine to TDC
NOTE: Refer to the engine manufacturer's manual #769-03354A for complete engine service information.

Fastener Tightening Torques

Description
Blade Bolt
Wheel nuts
Height adjuster link shoulder screws
Front axle retainers
Front axle cover
Rear baffle
Rear axle lower bracket
Transmission input pulley nut
Engine mount bolts
Transmission cover bolts
Lower belt cover bolts
Deckwash bolt
6
Each use Each 25 hrs. use
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Replace if worn
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and before prolonged storage
Air filter and pre-filter life vary dramatically with operating conditions
Before prolonged storage
Before prolonged storage
Before prolonged storage
U.S. Measurement
450-600 in-lb.
130-170 in-lb.
45-50 in-lb.
40-50 in-lb.
30-40 in-lb.
30-40 in-lb.
30-40 in-lb.
100-160 in-lb.
20-25 ft-lb.
15-20 in-lb
45-50 in-lb.
45-50 in-lb.
After prolonged storage
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50-70 Nm
12-18 Nm
6-7 Nm
3.5-4.5 Nm
3.5-4.5 Nm
3.5-4.5 Nm
3.5-4.5 Nm
12-18 Nm
28-34 Nm
1-2 Nm
6-7 Nm
6-7 Nm
Each 50 hrs. use
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Metric