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REMOVAL CONTINUED
CAUTION
If a ridge exists on cylinder sleeve at upper end of ring travel, ridge must be removed by
using a ridge grinder before piston is removed. This prevents damage to piston ring lands
during removal of pistons, and prevents damage to new top piston rings after installation
of new rings. If necessary, refer to Engine Repair (WP 0080).
Pistons must be handled with care to avoid damage and knocking out-of-round or
alignment. When removing a piston from crankcase, do not allow skirt of piston to strike
crankcase or connecting rod. Failure to follow this caution may result in damage to
equipment.
6. Push up on connecting rod (Figure 4, Item 1) until piston (Figure 4, Item 3) is clear of sleeve (Figure 4, Item 2)
and lift assembly out of top of sleeve.
Figure 4. Removing Piston and Connecting Rod.
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