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Metric System

Artwork, specifications, and tightening references are identified in the metric system and in the [standard-inch] system.

During any maintenance or repair procedures, it is important to salvage metric fasteners (nuts, bolts, etc.) for reassembly. If the fastener is not salvageable, a fastener of equivalent specification should be used.

CAUTION: Use of an incorrect fastener may result in component damage or personal Injury.

The metric system is based on quantities of one, ten, one hundred, one thousand, and one million.

METRIC PREFIXES
Mega - (M) means million
Kilo - (K) means thousand
Deci - (D) means tenth
Centi - (C) means hundredth
Milli - (M) means thousandth