Cub Cadet MTD P71 Series - Manual (Page 99)

Crankshaft, piston and connecting rod
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NOTE: The top ring is symmetrical and the middle ring has
a tapered profile. The larger radius of the middle
ring should face the crankshaft. See Figure 10.14.
NOTE: The piston ring end gaps need to be staggered 90
o
apart. See Figure 10.15.
7. Measure the distance between the ring and the ring
land using a feeler gauge and compare the measure-
ment to the chart at the end of this chapter.
See Figure 10.16.
Top ring
Middle ring
3 piece oil ring
Figure 10.14
Figure 10.15
Oil ring
Middle
ring
Top ring
Piston ring end
gap stagger
Figure 10.16
Feeler gauge