Cub Cadet MTD 70 Series - Manual (Page 124)

61, 65 and 70 Series Vertical Shaft Engines
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4d. 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 BDC
(bottom dead center) to prevent damage
from the connecting rod.
4e. Pre-lube the connecting rod with clean 10W-30
motor oil or engine assembly lube.
4f. Install the connecting rod cap. 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.
5. Install the valve tappets. See Figure 10.27.
Figure 10.25
Tap piston with
hammer
handle
Figure 10.26
Install the
connecting rod
cap
Figure 10.27
Tappet