2009 Arctic Cat Prowler XTZ ATV Service Manual, Page 36Get this manual
! CAUTION Do not allow the connecting rod to go down inside the crankcaseIf the rod is down inside the crankcase and the crankshaft is rotated, severe damage will result
! CAUTION
Do not remove an excessive amount of the sealing surface or damage to the camshaft will resultAlways check camshaft clearance when resurfacing the valve cover
NOTE: If the existing rings will not be replaced with new rings, note the location of each ring for proper installationWhen replacing with new rings, replace as complete set onlyIf the piston rings must be removed, remove them in this sequence
AStarting with the top ring, slide one end of the ring out of the ring-grooveBRemove each ring by working it toward the dome of the piston while rotating it out of the groove
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To service piston, see Servicing Top-Side Components sub-section
! CAUTION
Water or parts-cleaning solvent must be used in conjunction with the wet-or-dry sandpaper or damage to the sealing surface may result
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