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Specifi cations
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
3,6
KS530 KS540 KS590 KS595
Auto Choke
Smart-Choke
™
Diaphragm Assembly Fastener 1 N·m (9 in. lb.)
Barrel Baffl e
Fastener 9.3 N·m (82 in. lb.) into new hole
4.0 N·m (35 in. lb.) into used hole
Blower Housing to Adapter
4.8 Hi-Lo Fastener 1 N·m (9 in. lb.)
Blower Housing to Closure Plate
Fastener 11.3 N·m (100 in. lb.) into new hole
6.8 N·m (60 in. lb.) into used hole
Breather
Cover Fastener 6.5 N·m (58 in. lb.)
Reed/Retainer Fastener 6.5 N·m (58 in. lb.)
Cam Levers
Fastener 12.5 N·m (110 in. lb.)
Carburetor
Stud 4.3 N·m (38 in. lb.)
M6 Nut 9 N·m (80 in. lb.)
Fuel Bowl Retaining Screws 4.0 N·m (35 in. lb.)
Choke Wire Hold Down Clamp (if equipped)
Fastener 2.7 N·m (24 in. lb.)
Closure Plate (torque sequence on page 11)
Fastener 24 N·m (212 in. lb.)
Connecting Rod (torque sequence on page 10)
Cap Fastener (torque in 2 increments) 5.5, 11.8 N·m (50, 105 in. lb.)
Crankcase
Oil Drain Plug 14.0 N·m (125 in. lb.)
Cylinder Head (torque sequence on page 11)
Fastener (torque in 2 increments) 24.4, 42.7 N·m (216, 378 in. lb.)
Rocker Arm Pivot Stud 13.5 N·m (120 in. lb.)
Rocker Arm Adjustment Nut Set Screw 5.5 N·m (50 in. lb.)
Dipstick Tube
Fastener 6.5 N·m (58 in. lb.) into new hole
3.4 N·m (30 in. lb.) into used hole
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Values are in Metric units. Values in parentheses are English equivalents.
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Lubricate threads with engine oil prior to assembly.