Can anyone tell me the correct torque for the center bolt that holds the blade plate onto the crankshaft? I'm using 35 lb-ft (47 Newton-metres) but I'd hate to have it come apart again - it chews up the parts, including the end of the crankshaft when that happens. On the other hand I don't much want to strip the thread either.
Ok the problem is not with how tight you can do up the centre bolt but with the blade plate itself.
If the blade plate is shiny where the washer or blade plate boss sits then you will have to replace the blade plate.
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