MBW MK8 120 - Manual (Page 12)

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S
ERVICE
Assembly and disassembly should be performed by a
service technician who has been factory trained on MBW
equipment. The unit should be clean and free of debris.
Pressure washing before disassembly is recommended.
• Prior to assembly, wash all parts in a suitable cleaner or
solvent.
• Check moving parts for wear and failure. Refer to the
Replacement section in this manual for tolerance and
replacement cycles.
• All shafts and housings should be oiled prior to pressing
bearings. Also, ensure that the bearings are pressed
square and are seated properly.
• All bearings should be replaced when rebuilding any
exciter or gearbox.
• All gaskets and seals should be replaced after any
disassembly.
Torque Chart
Parts Replacement Cycles and Tolerances
SIZE GRADE 2 GRADE 5 GRADE 8
1/4-20 49 in • lbs 76 in • lbs 9 ft • lbs
1/4-28 56 in • lbs 87 in • lbs 10 ft • lbs
5/16-18 8 ft • lbs 13 ft • lbs 18 ft • lbs
5/16-24 9 ft • lbs 14 ft • lbs 20 ft • lbs
3/8-16 15 ft • lbs 23 ft • lbs 33 ft • lbs
3/8-24 17 ft • lbs 26 ft • lbs 37 ft • lbs
7/16-14 24 ft • lbs 37 ft • lbs 52 ft • lbs
7/16-20 27 ft • lbs 41 ft • lbs 58 ft • lbs
1/2-13 37 ft • lbs 57 ft • lbs 80 ft • lbs
1/2-20 41 ft • lbs 64 ft • lbs 90 ft • lbs
9/16-12 53 ft • lbs 82 ft • lbs 115 ft • lbs
5/8-11 73 ft • lbs 112 ft • lbs 159 ft • lbs
5/8-18 83 ft • lbs 112 ft • lbs 180 ft • lbs
3/4-16 144 ft • lbs 200 ft • lbs 315 ft • lbs
1-8 188 ft • lbs 483 ft • lbs 682 ft • lbs
1-14 210 ft • lbs 541 ft • lbs 764 ft • lbs
1-1/2-6 652 ft • lbs 1462 ft • lbs 2371 ft • lbs
M 6 3 ft • lbs 4 ft • lbs 7 ft • lbs
M 8 6 ft • lbs 10 ft • lbs 18 ft • lbs
M 10 10 ft • lbs 20 ft • lbs 30 ft • lbs
CONVERSIONS
in • lbs x 0.083 = ft • lbs
ft • lbs x 12 = in • lbs
ft • lbs x 0.1383 = kg • m
ft • lbs x 1.3558 = N • m
Bearings
Replace anytime a bearing is rough, binding, discolored or removed from housing or
shaft.
Engine Components Refer to your engine manufacturer’s Owner’s Manual.
Hardware
Replace any worn or damaged hardware as needed. Replacement hardware should
be grade 5 and zinc plated unless otherwise specified.
Safety Decals Replace if they become damaged or illegible.
Seals & Gaskets Replace if a leak is detected and at every overhaul or teardown.
V-Belts Replace if cracked, torn, or stretched to the point the belt won’t tension properly.