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5. PUSH PISTONS (7) AND CONNECTING RODS (2)
UP THROUGH CYLINDER BORE.
SET
ASSEMBLIES IN RACK.
WARNING
Take care not to damage cylinder
bore or connecting rod.
DISASSEMBLY:
1. DISASSEMBLE PISTON (7).
a. Remove retaining rings (6).
b. Remove piston pin (8) and separate connecting
rod (2) from piston (7).
c.
Remove piston rings (5) from piston (7).
CLEANING:
WARNING
Dry cleaning solvent P-D-680 is toxic
and flammable.
Wear protective
goggles and gloves and use only in a
well ventilated area. Avoid contact
1. SOAK PISTONS OVERNIGHT
TO
LOOSEN
with skin, eyes and clothes and don't
CARBON DEPOSITS.
breathe vapors. Do not use near
open flame or excessive heat. The
CAUTION
flash point is 100F-138F (38-59C).
If you become dizzy while using
Do not use bead blast to clean
cleaning solvent, get fresh air
pistons.
immediately and get medical aid. If
contact with eyes is made, wash your
2. WASH PISTONS (7) AND RODS (2) IN STRONG
eyes with water and get medical aid
SOLUTION OF LAUNDRY DETERGENT.
immediately.
CAUTION
WARNING
Do not clean components in an acid
Compressed air used for cleaning
bath.
purposes will not exceed 30 psi. Use
only with effective chip guarding and
personal
protective
equipment
(goggles/shield, gloves, etc.).
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