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KC531A
Installing Bottom-Side
Components
1. Using a suitable assembly lubricant, lubricate all bear-
ing surfaces of the connecting rods.
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2. Connect the mating halves of the connecting rod on
the crankshaft making sure the gear is on the right
hand side and the oil holes are facing the intake side.
Install the bolts (threads coated with oil); finger-
tighten only at this point.
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ROV1-085
NOTE: It is critical to ensure the lines between the
two connecting rod halves match in a straight line.
3. In the top crankcase, apply a suitable assembly lubri-
cant to the six plain bearing tops and bottoms; then
carefully place the crankshaft into the crank case.
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4. Place the counterbalance shaft into the case making
sure the alignment marks on the counterbalance gear
and crankshaft are aligned.
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5. Wipe off the sides of the case half; then apply a bead
of high-temp silicone to the sides of the case half.
Balancer Shaft
Mark
Crankcase Mark
Bearing Inserts Color
Choice
A
A
Yellow
A
B
Green
B
A
Green
B
B
Brown
