Cub Cadet T65 Series - Manual (Page 101)

Crankshaft, piston and connecting rod
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5d. Tap the piston through the ring compressor into
the cylinder using a wooden hammer handle.
See Figure 10.25.
NOTE: Make sure the crankshaft journal is at Bottom
Dead Center (BDC) to prevent damage from the
connecting rod.
5e. Pre-lube the connecting rod with clean 10W-30
motor oil or engine assembly lube.
5f. Install the connecting rod cap, ensuring the
alignment marks match. Apply a small amount
of releasable thread locking compound such as
Loctite® 242 (blue) to the connecting rod bolts.
Refer to the tables at the end of this chapter to
find the proper bolt torque. See Figure 10.26.
6. Install the valve tappets. See Figure 10.27.
Figure 10.25
Tap piston with
hammer
handle
Figure 10.26
connecting rod
cap
Figure 10.27
Tappets