Honda HRN216 Series Manual page 135

CAMSHAFT/CRANKSHAFT/ PISTON/CYLINDER
9. PKA/VKA/VLA types only:
Release the flywheel brake lever, and then completely
disconnect the lower end of the flywheel brake cable and
Z-fitting from the brake assembly
10. Remove the six 8 x 25 mm bolts and the crankcase cover
with the ignition coil and flywheel brake or side plate
assembly still attached
PKA/VKA/VLA types only: To access the left center
crankcase cover bolt, manually engage the flywheel brake
with your hand so the bolt is accessible.
Use a flat screwdriver and pry at the two pry points shown
to lift the crankcase cover off the crankcase.
Disconnect the breather tube from the cover.
11. Disconnect the connecting rod from the crankshaft by
removing two connecting rod bolts and end cap, and then
push the piston and connecting rod fully into the cylinder
(P. 10-8).
12. Remove the crankshaft, timing gear, and thrust washer
from the crankcase by lifting straight out
10-12
(P. 11-17).
(P. 10-2).
(P. 10-8).
8 x 25 mm
FLANGE BOLT (6)
Disconnect the
flywheel brake cable
and Z-fitting.
Push the
connecting rod
and piston into
the cylinder.
CRANKSHAFT
TIMING GEAR
HRN216
CRANKCASE
COVER ASSY.
PRY POINTS
CONNECTING
ROD BOLT (2)
CONNECTING
ROD END CAP
THRUST
WASHER