Generac — Tighten Wheel Lugs (after tire removal/replacement)
Maintenance · Trailer wheels
From a Generac owner's manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Generac MLT, Mitsubishi L2E engine
Procedure
- Start all lug nuts by hand.
- First pass: tighten to 20-25 ft-lbs (27-33 Nm).
- Second pass: tighten to 50-60 ft-lbs (67-81 Nm).
- Third pass: tighten to 90-120 ft-lbs (122-162 Nm).
- Re-torque lug nuts in sequence after the first road use.
Tools required
- Torque wrench Amazon
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Specs & values
- 20-25 FridayParts $42.95 ft-lbs / 50-60 FridayParts $15.68 ft-lbs / 90-120 FridayParts $377.99 ft-lbs (three-pass sequence)
Full service-parts list: Generac MLT →
Source: Generac owner's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.