Toro Groundsmaster 455-D Service Manual page 71

13. Tighten the bearing cap bolts to a torque of 70 Nm
(52 ft-lb).
14. Using shim TOR 80110DZ, cut off the side seals so
that they protrude 2 mm.
15. Check that the crankshaft rotates without tight spots.
Pistons and Connecting Rod Assembly
1. Assemble the connecting rods and pistons with the
bearing shell tab recess (Fig. 77, Item a) on the same
side as the piston crown recess (Item b).
2. Use a piston rings pliers to install the piston rings:
NOTE: The marked face of the tapered ring must be
towards the combustion chamber.
(1) – scraper ring
(2) – tapered ring
(3) – domed chrome ring
Space the ring gaps at 120° in relation to the scraper
ring gap (Item c).
Groundsmaster 455-D
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Figure 76
Figure 77
Engine