BRP E250DHLSCS, Service Manual

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POWERHEAD
POWERHEAD ASSEMBLY
Lubricate rod cap screw threads and under screw
head mating surface with a light coat of
Triple-
Guard
grease. Apply outboard lubricant to screw
hole threads in rod, and to screw head mating sur-
face on cap.
Align dot on rod cap with dot on the connecting
rod.
Install rod cap screws finger tight (NO MORE than
6 in. lbs. (1 N·m) maximum).
IMPORTANT:
Be sure alignment dot on rod cap
matches dot on rod and that both dots face fly-
wheel.
IMPORTANT:
Tightening rod cap screws with-
out Alignment Fixture, P/N 396749, or using an
incorrect procedure could cause permanent dam-
age to the connecting rod and crankshaft. To
maintain accurate torque values, keep torque
wrench extension length to a minimum.
Install Rod Cap Alignment Fixture, P/N 396749,
before
tightening rod cap screws. Align the flat
marked “SET” on the rod adjustment stop with the
arrow on the frame. Position the stop at the high-
est setting (two lines showing). Rotate adjustment
knob 180° to lock the stop in position.
Secure restraining jaw “A” and forcing jaw “B” to
frame.
31826
1. Alignment dots
53628
1
1. Adjustment stop, highest setting
2287
Restraining Jaw “A”
21591
Forcing Jaw “B”
21594
1