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9. Place piston into blunt--edge tool.
10. Use non-metallic rod to push piston until piston through
the tool to cylinder.
TENSIONER BLADE INSTALLATION
1. Install the tensioner blade and tighten the mounting bolt to
specified torque.
Tensioner Blade Mounting Bolt Torque:
10 Nm (7.4 ft. lbs.)
CYLINDER INSTALLATION
NOTE: Clean the gasket surfaces on the crankcase
and cylinder. Remove all traces of old gasket material
and apply a new base gasket
1. Install the dowel pin(s). Install an new base gasket onto the
mating surface and install the piston into cylinder.
NOTE: Route cam chain through the cylinder chain
room and secure it, holding it up while rotating the
engine to avoid damage to the chain, drive sprocket
teeth or tensioner blade.
2. Apply clean engine oil liberally to the bore and tapered area
of the cylinder. Place the cylinder on to the studs.
3. Install the cam chain guide and dowel pins into the cylinder.
Verify the bottom end is seated properly in the crankcase.
4. Pull the cam chain through the cylinder chain room and
secure with mechanic’s wire.
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