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Pistons,rings & rods – Generac Power Systems TXP User Manual

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PISTONS,RINGS & RODS

REMOVE PISTON & CONNECTING ROD

10

Remove Cylinder Head (Section 8). Remove crankcase sump cover and cam-

gear (Section 9).. Remove Connecting Rod cap. Remove any carbon or ridge

from cylinder wall. Push piston and rod out through top of cylinder.

IMPORTANT

Keep eaeh piston, connecting rod and cap together as a set. All

parts must be installed in the same cylinder from which they

were removed. Parts are not interchangeable between sets._____________________________

NOTE

Connecting rod bolt locks are not used. Special hardened washers

are installed under connecting rod cap bolts.

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REMOVE CONNECTING ROD

9

Use needle nose pliers to remove

piston pin lock. Then slide piston

pin from piston and remove connec­

ting rod.

Using a ring expander, remove rings

one at a time.

Issued 3-78