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Tools Required

J 36850 Assembly Lubricant


    Object Number: 10688  Size: SH
  1. Inspect the drive link assembly (507) for damaged, cracked, or binding links.

  2. Object Number: 10695  Size: SH
  3. Use J 36850 or equivalent in order to retain the thrust washer (517) onto the drive sprocket (516).
  4. Use J 36850 or equivalent in order to retain the thrust washer (508) onto the driven sprocket support.
  5. Important: The drive link assembly must be installed correctly.

  6. Assemble the drive and driven sprockets into the drive link assembly (507) according to one of the following criteria:
  7. • If an old drive link is being reinstalled, put the drive link assembly with the master link (different color) facing up or down, whichever way it was found during disassembly
    • If a new drive link assembly is being installed, put the drive link assembly with the master link facing upward.

    Object Number: 10541  Size: SH
  8. Install the drive link assembly and the sprockets into the case by hand. A slight rocking motion may be required in order to work the sprockets into place.