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Front Seat RemovalPiston Ring End Gap Inspection
Place the piston ring [A] inside the cylinder (upper
crankcase), using the piston to locate the ring squarely
in place. Set it close to the bottom of the cylinder, where
cylinder wear is low.
Measure the gap [B] between the ends of the ring with a
thickness gauge.
Piston Ring End Gap ...
Stick Coil Installation
Apply a thin coat of grease [A] to the stick coils for easy
installation.
Insert the stick coils so that the coil heads align with the
lines [B] on the cylinder head cover.
NOTICE
Do not tap the coil head while installing the coil.
After installation, be sure the stick coils are ...
Lubrication
It is important to lubricate rotating or sliding parts during
assembly to minimize wear during initial operation. Lubrication
points are called out throughout this manual, apply
the specific oil or grease as specified.
Direction of Engine Rotation
When rotating the crankshaft by hand, the fre ...