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5. Install pistons with F" mark or arrow toward flywheel.
6. Install C-clip using installation tool PN 2870773.
7. Install new base gasket. Mount gasket with the white
sealing material facing up.
8. Lubricate rings and pistons with two stroke oil. Install
rings with letter, mark, or beveled side facing upward.
9. Lubricate rings and cylinder with Premium 2 Cycle
Lubricant and compress rings with fingers, aligning end
gaps with locating pins. Install cylinder with a gentle front-
to-back rocking motion, being careful not to damage rings.
10. Install cylinder base nuts in pattern and torque to 27-31 ft-
lb (37-43Nm)
11. Install head gasket. Note proper position of gasket, “UP”
facing upward, small intake hole on right (mag) side, large
hole on left (PTO) side.
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