1995-2004 Kawasaki JetSki 750ZXi 900ZXi Factory Service Manual, Page 82Get this manual
5-6 ,E,NGINE 'TOP END
eCar,efuUy spread the r,iing opening 'w,i,th your thumbs and then push up on the opposite, side of the ring rA] to remove lit
Assem:by Notes
,.If any parts in the piston assemblies require replacement, or if the cylinder is honed or replaced, be sure to checkthe critical clearances of the new parts against: the values qrven in Specifications
the piston rings so that tha' mark [A] shown
upwards as
When installing' the piston rings, by hand,f,irstfit one end of the piston ring against the pin 'in the' ring groove, spread the ring opening with the other hand and then slip the ring into the groove' Checkto see that the pin [A] in each piston ring groove is between the ends of the piston ring.Apply engine oil to the surface of each piston pin Mount the piston on the connecting' rod with the arrow riB] on its crown pointing to the Ileft (exhaust) side of the engine