7. CYLINDER/PISTON K-PIPE 50
PISTON RING INSTALLATION
Top
Install the piston rings onto the piston.
Apply engine oil to each piston ring. Second
Be careful not to damage the piston and
piston rings during assembly.
All rings should be installed with the
markings facing up. Top
After installing the rings, they should Second
rotate freely without sticking. Side Rail
Stagger the ring end gaps as the figure
shown. Oil Ring
Side Rail
"IN" Mark Piston Pin Clip
Install the piston, piston pin and a new piston
pin clip.
Position the piston "IN" mark on the
intake valve side.
Place a clean shop towel in the
crankcase to keep the piston pin clip
from falling into the crankcase.
Piston Piston Pin
Dowel Pins
CYLINDER INSTALLATION
Install the dowel pins and a new cylinder
gasket on the crankcase.
Gasket
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