Cub Cadet MTD P71 Series - Manual (Page 95)

Crankshaft, piston and connecting rod
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NOTE: Match mark the connecting rod cap and the con-
necting rod so that they can be reassembled in the
proper orientation.
20. Remove the connecting rod cap using a 7 mm
wrench. See Figure 10.5.
NOTE: Rotating the crank shaft after the connecting rod
bolts are removed will help to separate the con-
necting rod from the cap. See Figure 10.6.
21. Push the piston out of the cylinder.
22. Remove the piston rings from the piston using a pair
of piston ring pliers. See Figure 10.7.
Figure 10.5
Remove the connecting rod bolts
Place a match mark
here
Figure 10.6
Connecting rod
Figure 10.7
Piston ring pliers