Maintenance
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Insert a new master link [1] with new O-rings [2] from the
inside of the drive chain, and install a new master link
plate [3] and O-rings with the identification mark facing
the outside.
• Never reuse the old drive chain, master link, master
link plate, or O-rings.
Assemble the master link, O-rings and plate.
Make sure that the master link pins [1] are installed
properly.
Measure the length between the master link [2] and
master link plate [3].
Stake the master link pins.
TOOL:
Drive chain tool set 07HMH-MR10103 or
07HMH-MR1010C
(U.S.A. only)
STANDARD LENGTH: 11.3 – 11.5 mm (0.44 – 0.45 in)
Make sure that the pins are staked properly by
measuring the diameter of the staked area using a slide
caliper [1].
After staking, check the staked area of the master link for
cracks.
If there is any cracking, replace the master link, O-rings,
and plate.
DIAMETER OF THE STAKED AREA:
5.30 – 5.70 mm (0.209 – 0.224 in)