Kohler KDI 2504TM Workshop Manual page 118

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9.3.9 Piston and connecting rod assembly
Important
•
Before assembling the piston and connecting rod
assemblies, execute the controls described in
1. Rotate the crankshaft W by moving the crankpin BG to a
TDC position of the affected cylinder.
2. Lubricate the piston skirt and rings AQ.
3. Check that the half-bearing AS is mounted correctly and
lubricate it thoroughly.
Important
•
Make sure you are at the stage described in Point 1.
•
The piston AQ must be mounted with the arrow BN
(stamped on the piston crown) facing the timing system
side.
4. Using the piston ring compression pliers, insert the
piston inside the cylinder BQ by around 10mm (height
BM).
5. Rotate the piston AQ by 10° counter-clockwise with
respect to its correct assembly position (Fig. 9.16 -
height BP).
NOTE : Doing this prevents the impact between the connecting
rod AZ and the sprayer V.
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ASSEMBLY INFORMATION
Par. 8.5
Fig 9.14
Fig 9.15
Fig 9.16
Fig 9.17