12
Bolt Head Markings
SAE Grade 2
(no dashes)
SAE Grade 5
(3 radial dashes)
SAE Grade 8
(6 radial dashes)
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 equip-
ment. 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).
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