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Piston Cleaning Procedure

Piston Cleaning Procedure

Important: DO NOT wire brush any part of the piston.

1. Clean the piston and piston pin with solvent.

Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in Service Precautions.

2. Clean the piston ring grooves with a groove cleaner. Ensure the oil ring holes and slots are clean.
3. Dry the piston and piston pin with compressed air.