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Casing unit: connecting rods
Caution
Bold reference numbers in this section identify parts shown in this exploded view diagram. These parts do not appear
in the figures near the text.
Removing the connecting rods
Operations
Reference See Section
Remove the engine from the frame
Remove the lubrication system
N 2.1,
Remove the complete head unit with
timing system
N 4.3,
Remove the complete cylinder/piston
unit
Removing cylinder / piston assy
Remove the generator-side cover
and the complete generator
Remove engine ignition assembly
P 3,
Remove the clutch-side cover
N 6.2,
Remove the complete clutch unit
N 6.1,
Open the casings
N 9.2,
Open the casings and then remove the crankshaft (1) together with connecting rod (5).
Disassembling the connecting rods
To disassemble the connecting rods, unscrew the bolts (8) and separate the connecting rods from the crankshaft.
Caution
Do not confuse the connecting rod components and keep them in the original mounting position.
Overhauling the connecting rods
Run the following dimensional checks on the connecting rods:
- Connecting rod to gudgeon pin assembly clearance (Sect. C 1.1,
).
Change a connecting rod when badly worn. Connecting rod small end bush must be in good condition and firmly set in
its seat. Measure parallelism error
100
mm away from the longitudinal axis of the connecting rod:
H less h
must be lower than
0.02
mm. If not so, change the connecting rod.
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