Cub Cadet FAQ's

Kohler Engine Torque Specifications

Model (Horsepower) K91 (4) K161 (7) K181 (8) K241 (10) K301 (12) K321 (14) K341 (16)
Connecting
Rods1		 Posi-Lock1,2 - - New 140 in. lbs.
Used 100 in. lbs.		 New 260 in. lbs.
Used 200 in. lbs.
Capscrew1,3 140 in. lbs. 200 in. lbs. 285 in. lbs.
Spark Plugs 18-22 ft. lbs. 18-22 ft. lbs. 18-22 ft. lbs.
Cylinder Head1
Flywheel
Retaining5 		Nut1 40-50 ft. lbs. 85-90 ft. lbs.4 50-60 ft. lbs.
Screw1 250 in. lbs. - 22-27 ft. lbs.
Governor Bushing 70-90 in. lbs. 130-150 in. lbs. 100-120 in. lbs.
Grass Screen Metal - 70-140 in. lbs. 70-140 in. lbs.
Plastic - - 20-30 in. lbs.
Oil Pan Cast Iron1 250 in. lbs. Grade 5-250 in. lbs.
Grade 8-350 in. lbs.		 35 ft. lbs.
Sheet Metal1 - - 200 in. lbs.
Non Metallic Fuel Pump
Mounting screws 		- 37-45 in. lbs. 37-45 in. lbs.

1Lubricate fastener threads with engine oil.
2DO NOT overtorque - DO NOT loosen and retorque the hex. nuts on Posi-Lock connecting rods.
3Overtorque 20%, loosen below torque value and retorque to final torque value.
4Prior to Serial No. 23209832 - 45-55 ft. lbs.
5Flywheel and crankshaft tapers must be clean and dry.

NEW - Component directly from stock.
USED - Component that was in a running engine.