Install Piston And Connecting Rod; Direction Arrow On Piston - Kohler Courage SV470 Service Manual

Install Piston and Connecting Rod

NOTE: Proper orientation of the piston/connecting
rod inside the engine is extremely important.
Improper orientation can cause extensive
wear or damage.
1. Stagger the piston rings in the grooves until the
end gaps are 120° apart. Lubricate the cylinder
piston, and rings with engine oil.
compressor. Orient the FLY mark on the piston
top surface of the crankcase and make certain it
is seated down around the entire circumference.
the piston/connecting rod into the bore. See
so the oil ring moves from the compressor into
the bore in one smooth, quick motion. Otherwise
the oil ring rails may spring out and jam between
the ring compressor and the top of the bore.
Figure 10-22. Direction Arrow on Piston.
Soft End
of Handle
Ring Compressor
Figure 10-23. Installing Piston and Connecting
Rod.
3. Guide the connecting rod down and rotate the
cap.
5.5 N·m (50 in. lb.)
11.5 N·m (100 in. lb.)
Figure 10-24. Torquing Connecting Rod Screws.
Section 10
Reassembly
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