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To replace the piston on the Beta Xtrainer, access the top of the engine, where you will need to disconnect the connected cables. Once the cables are removed, you can access the cylinder where the piston is located: by removing the cylinder head, you can slide out the retaining ring that secures the conrod to its piston, completely removing the latter. After removal, insert the new piston, securing it to the conrod with the appropriate ring; finally, reassemble all the components that were removed earlier.

Updated on 25 May 2026 by ScegliAuto

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