1992-1998 Kawasaki PWC Jet Ski Service Repair Manual., Page 152Get this manual
DISASSEMBLING 2-CYLINDER
GOOD WORDS Good shop to the rings during engine overhaulHowever, if the rings to be used again, expand them ONLY enough to the piston and the grooves, because used rings brittle and break very easily18- Gently spread the top piston ring enough pry it out and up over the top of the pistonNo special tool Is required to remove the piston ringsR the lower ring in similar mannerThese rings are EXTREMELY and have to be handled with care if they intended for further serviceBe sure to keep all parts for each piston together (i.episton rings) for corresponding piston identification and installation, if more engine service work is requiredIn other words, invert the piston over and carefully place the matching C-lockrings, piston pin, rings, caged needle bearing and any applicable shim material, inside the piston for proper pairing of each piston assemblyTaking the time now to keep these parts together will ENSURE the correct parrs will he installed with the proper cylinder during installationEngine Bed Bracket Removal 19- Turn the engine upside down on the work surfaceR the four bolts securn the engine bed to the lower