MTD AC3 User Manual
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Engine Assembly
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12.
Rotate the piston so that the lettering on the connect-
ing rod bearing faces the crank shaft journal when
installed.
NOTE: Apply a coating of Slick 50
®
or similar product to
the connecting rod bearing as a prelube.
13.
Slide the connecting rod onto the crankshaft pin.
Align the opening in the cylinder for cam bracket with
the cam bracket. See Figure 8.21.
14.
Apply a thread locking compound such as Loctite 266
to the cylinder head bolts. Install the cylinder head
bolts. Torque them to 65-70 in lbs (7 - 8 Nm).
NOTE: Tighten the cylinder head bolts in a “X” pattern.
15.
Pivot the rockers to the side and insert the push rods.
See Figure 8.23.
16.
Set the valve lash by following the procedure
described in Chapter 2: Maintenance.
Figure 8.21
Slide the connecting
rod on first
Figure 8.22
1
2
3
4
Figure 8.23
Push rods