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MEASUREMENT CONVERSION
Measurements expressed in this manual are
decimal values. Use the chart below if you
are unsure of a measurement to obtain the
fractional equivalent.
BOLT SIZE AND TIGHTENING
RECOMMENDATIONS
The chart below lists the correct tightening
torque for bolts used on Grasshopper ma-
chinery. When bolts are to be tightened or
replaced refer to this chart to determine the
grade of bolt and proper torque (except when
specific torque values are assigned in the
manual text).
Bolt Head Markings
SAE Grade 2
(no dashes)
SAE Grade 5
(3 radial dashes)
SAE Grade 8
(6 radial dashes)
Recommended Torque in Foot Pounds
FractionDecimal SAE Grade 2 SAE Grade 5 SAE Grade 8
Bolt Diameter in Inches
0.250
0.312
0.375
0.437
0.500
0.562
0.625
0.750
0.875
1.000
1/4
5/16
3/8
7/16
1/2
9/16
5/8
3/4
7/8
1
6
13
23
37
57
82
111
200
280
350
11
21
38
55
85
125
175
300
450
680
14
25
55
80
120
180
230
440
720
1035
Decimal
Conversion Table - Inches
Decimal Fraction
0.062
0.125
0.187
0.250
0.312
0.375
0.437
0.500
1/16
1/8
3/16
1/4
5/16
3/8
7/16
1/2
0.562
0.625
0.687
0.750
0.812
0.875
0.937
1.000
9/16
5/8
11/16
3/4
13/16
7/8
15/16
1
Fraction