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6 Engine Removal, Inspection & Installation
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1st and 2nd rings have letter R marked on
the side. Be sure to bring the marked side to
the top when fitting them to the piston
Position the gaps of the three rings as illus-
trated on the right. Before installing the pis-
ton into the cylinder, check that the gaps are
so located
Apply a light coat of moly oil to the piston
pin
;
Install piston pin into holes of piston and
conrod small end
Place a clean rag beneath piston and in-
stall piston pin circlip 1
Note: When installing the piston, the IN mark
on piston top is located to the intake side
Note: while rotating crankshaft, pull the cam
chain upward, or the chain will be caught
between sprocket and crankcase.
Install the dowel pins and the new cylinder
gasket
Note: Use a new cylinder gasket to prevent
oil leakage