Kawasaki KX65 - Owner's Manual - page 66
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NOTICE
Carbon particles can be very abrasive to pis-
ton rings. Don’t allow such particles to fall
onto the cylinder walls.
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When installing the piston ring on the piston, note
the following:
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First fit one end of the piston ring against the pin in
the ring groove, spread the ring opening with the
other hand and then slip the ring into the groove.
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The top ring has a “1N” mark on its upper surface.
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The second ring has a “2N” mark on its upper sur-
face.
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Install each ring so that the marked side faces up-
ward.
A. “1N” Mark
B. “2N” Mark
NOTE
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Install the piston ring so that the pin in the piston
ring groove is between the ends of the piston ring.
A. Pin
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Apply 2-stroke engine oil to the connecting rod
needle bearing and the piston pin.
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Install the piston so that the “IN” mark faces toward
the back (intake side) of the engine.