Raider 50 HP TLDI, Service Manual

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Assembling
Assembling Assembling
Assembling Short
Short Short
Short Block
Block Block
Block
Assemble in reverse order of disassembly.
Apply genuine engine oil to the following parts.
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Big end of connecting rod
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Small end of connecting rod and pin boss oil hole
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Main bearing
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Piston ring and entire circumference of piston
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Entire surface of cylinder bore
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Upper bearing 0-ring
Line up piston ring end gap with knock pin.
Assembling
Assembling Assembling Assembling Crankshaft Crankshaft Crankshaft Crankshaft
Degrease the mating surfaces of the crankcase
Assemble the crankshaft and the cylinder using the
Following procedures.
Points
Points Points Points to to to to Note: Note: Note: Note:
Make sure that all pistons are positioned perpendicularly; the insert piston
in perpendicular direction using gentle jiggling motion.
Make sure pistons are not twisted in horizontal direction.
Take the following steps prior to completing assembly of the crankshaft.
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Install thrust plates at 2 locations.
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Line up the bearing knock position.
Insert in groove on mating surface.
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Lining up position of upper bearing
Line up of the knock holes on the upper bearing with the knock pins on the
journal of the cylinder.
Gently move the upper bearing to confirm it Is correctly positioned on the
knock pins.