Assembling The Piston - Malaguti Centro 125 Workshop Manual

Assembling the piston

Insert rings on piston with rings oriented so that punch markings are facing
upwards.
• Top ring (E) and second ring (F) are not interchangeable.
• Keep piston ring gaps staggered at intervals of 120°.
After assembly ensure rings can turn freely in grooves.
Lubricate connecting rod small end, piston pin (B) and bore in piston.
Install piston and ensure that the punched "IN" on the piston will be aligned
with the intake valve when the camshaft assy is installed.
Fit new circlip (A) for piston pin.
Circlip (A) must be fitted correctly in its groove.
125 - 160 cc
WORKSHOP MANUAL
CYLINDER HEAD, VALVES, CYLINDER, PISTON
E
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B
A
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C
F
G
G
C
C
Punzonatura "IN"
"IN"
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