Section 04 ENGINE (2-STROKE)
Subsection 05 (BOTTOM END)
When installing seals no. 17, apply a light coat of
Molykote 111 on seal lips.
Prior to installation, place bearings no. 15 into a
container filled with oil, previously heated to 75°C
(167°F). This will expand bearings and ease their
installation.
Reinstall counterweights no. 16 using a press and
take care to align index marks previously traced.
Crankshaft and Counterbalance Shaft
787 RFI and 947 DI Engines
Install crankshaft no. 3 first in crankcase.
After crankshaft installation, install counterbal-
ance shaft no. 13. Make sure to properly index
crankshaft and counterbalance shaft by gear align-
ing marks.
CAUTION: Marks on the crankshaft and coun-
terbalance shaft must be aligned, otherwise en-
gine will vibrate and premature wear will occur.
F00D0PA
1
787 RFI ENGINES
1. Marks must be aligned
F06D1MA
1
947 DI ENGINES
1. Marks must be aligned
Turn by hand the crankshaft and counterbalance
shaft. Make sure they do not interfere with the
crankcase.
947 DI Engines
Properly position bearing no. 31 and washer
no. 32. Ensuretopositionlubricationholeontop
(if so equipped).
3
F12R16A
21
1. Bearing
2. Washer in crankcase groove
3. Lubrication hole on top (if so equipped)
Place seals no. 17 in their respective positions.
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