MTD P90 series Shop Manual page 99

Remove the connecting rod bolts
Figure 10.5
Remove one of the
piston pin retainers
Figure 10.6
Figure 10.7
15. Match mark the connecting rod and cap.
16. Remove the connecting rod cap using a 10mm
NOTE: Rotating the crank shaft after the connecting rod
17. Push the piston out of the cylinder.
NOTE: Sometimes a ridge of carbon builds up where the
18. Remove one of the piston pin retaining rings.
19. Remove the piston pin.
20. Remove the piston rings from the piston using a pair
NOTE: The piston, rings and connecting rod are currently
21. Remove the crankshaft.
NOTE: The crankshaft bearings are pressed onto the
Piston ring pliers
Crankshaft, piston and connecting rod
wrench. See Figure 10.5.
bolts are removed will help to separate the con-
necting rod from the cap.
cylinder meets the head. If this happens, the piston
can be removed from inside of the cylinder block.
See Figure 10.6.
of piston ring pliers. See Figure 10.7.
not available as service parts. If they are damaged
or worn, the engine must be short blocked.
crankshaft and will come out with it.
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