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Cleaning Procedure

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    IMPORTANT: DO NOT wire brush any part of the piston.
  1. Clean the piston skirts and the pins with a cleaning solvent.
  2. Clean the piston ring grooves with a groove cleaner. Ensure that the oil ring holes and slots are clean.
    3. CAUTION: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Dry the piston with compressed air.
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