International Harvester 76 Lawn Tractor - BSS-1436 - Service Manual - Standard Torque Data for Nuts and Bolts

Oct 22, 2026

Blue Ribbon service manual for the International Harvester “Cadet 76” lawn tractor (BSS-1436), written for International Harvester dealers and factory-trained servicemen. Provides maintenance guidance and cautions, including reading procedures fully before starting. Includes standard torque data for nuts and bolts in foot-pounds, with requirements for clean and lubricated thread surfaces, rigid joints, and rules for reusing fasteners using minimum torque. Also details torque multipliers for specific finishes and conditions and references bolt type identification by IH type, SAE grade, and head markings.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryTechnology

FormatPDF

Pages41

Reading Time1 h 43 min

AccessFree to download

Library Filing Information

General Contents

Standard Torque Data for Nuts and Bolts

Bolt Type Identification Chart

Section 1: Engine

Engine Removal

Engine Installation

Electrical System

Safety Starting Circuit

General Information

Testing the Circuit

Solenoid and Switches

Electrical Wiring Diagrams

Service Manual BSS-1436 INTERNATIONALCadet 76 Lawn Tractor FOREWORD The instructions and special tools shown in this Blue Ribbon Service Manual arefor use by International Harvester Dealers and their factory trained servicemen. The specifications as listed in this manual are current as of the printing date.Due to changes and improvements in our products,dealers are periodicallyissued service bulletins to keep this manual up-to-date.We suggest you referto the most recent information when performing service work on this equipment. International Harvester Factory Trained servicemen are best qualified toservice IH equipment. IMPORTANT NOTE Always read each step in its entirety before starting to perform it.Necessarily,some vital information may come at the middle or end of the description of astep.Much time can be saved,and damage to parts avoided,if the procedure isstudied before work commences. | LIBRARY FILING INFORMATION
1.File this manual after Divider Tab GSS-1436.
2.Enter the following information in the Service Manual Index.
In the Mowers and Rakes Section,under the heading of
"Complete Unit Overhaul",Print,or preferably type in,
the Manual Description and Form Number. | | --- | General Contents Page Standard Torque Data for Nuts and Bolts ...................... IV STANDARD ToRQUE DATA FOR NuTS AND BOLTS Recommended torque,in foot pounds,for all Standard Application Nuts and Bolts,provided: A.All thread surfaces are clean and lubricated with SAE-30 engine oil.(See NOTE.) B.Joints are rigid,that is,no gaskets or compressible materials are used. C.When reusing nuts or bolts use minimum torque values. NOTE:Multiply the standard torque by: .65 when finished jam nuts are used. .70 when Molykote,white lead or similar mixtures are used as lubricants. .75 when parkerized bolts or nuts are used. .85 when cadmium plated bolts or nuts and zinc bolts w/waxed zinc nuts are used. .90 when hardened surfaces are used under the nut or bolt head. | Bolt or
Stud
Diameter | Type 1
Studs Only | | Type 1 Bolts
6"length
or less | | Type 1 Bolts
longer than 6" | | Type 5
(all lengths) | | Type 8(all lengths) | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | | | | | | | | Only when used+
in cast(gray)iron | | All other
applications | | | | Min. | Max. | Min. | Max. | Min. | Max. | Min. | Max. | Min. | Max. | Min. | Max. | | 1/4
5/16
3/8
7/16
1/2
9/16
5/8
3/4
7/8
1
1-1/8
1-1/4
1-3/8
1-1/2
1-3/4
2 | 5
12
21
35 | 6
13
24
38 | 5
12
21
35
52
70
98
174
162
250
350
490
640
850
1330
2000 | 6
13
24
38
58
80
110
195
181
270
380
540
710
940
1490
2200 | 3
6
11 | 3
7 | 9
19 | 10
21 | 11
24 | 13
27
47
76 | 12
27
45
75
115
165
220
400
650 | 14
30
50
85
130
185
250
450
730
1090
1550 | | | | | | | | 13 | 33 | 37 | 43
69 | | | | | | | | | | 19 | 21 | 53 | 60 | | | | | | | 52
70
98
174
300
420
600
840
1100
1470
2350
3500 | 58
80
110
195
330
470
660
940
1230
1640
2450
3900 | | | 29
41
57
100
162
250
350
490
640
850
1330
2000 | 32 | 80 | 90 | 104 | 117 | | | | | | | | | | 46 | 115 | 130 | 150 | 170 | | | | | | | | | | 63
112
181
270
380
540
710
940
1490

FAQs

Who is this service manual intended for?

It is intended for International Harvester dealers and their factory-trained servicemen.

What key precautions does the manual give before performing a procedure?

Read each step in its entirety before starting, since vital information may be located in the middle or end of the description.

How is standard torque for nuts and bolts determined or adjusted?

Standard torque assumes clean, lubricated thread surfaces and rigid joints. When specific conditions or finishes are used, the manual applies multipliers (e.g., for jam nuts, particular lubricants, parkerized bolts/nuts, cadmium plated bolts/nuts, and hardened surfaces).

Oct 22, 2026

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