2008 Kawasaki Teryx 750 Service Manual, Page 163Get this manual
ENGINE TOP END 5-41 Cylinder and Piston
Piston Ring, Piston Ring Groove Wear Inspection
Check for uneven groove wear by inspecting the ring seating
The rings should fit perfectly parallel to groove surfacesIf not, replace the piston and all the piston ringsWith the piston rings in their grooves, make several measurements with thickness gauge [A] to determine piston ringgroove clearancePiston RingGroove Clearance Standard: Top Second Service Limit: Top Second 0.18 mm (0.0071 in 0.17 mm (0.0067 in 0.04 0.08 mm (0.0016 0.0031 in 0.03 0.07 mm (0.0012 0.0028 in
If the piston ringgroove clearance is greater than the service limit, measure the ring thickness and groove width as follows to decide whether to replace the rings, the piston or both
Piston Ring Groove Width Inspection
groove widthMeasure the piston ringseveral points around the pistonUse vernier caliper at