Powertrax LOCK-RIGHT Performace Locker - Manual (Page 13)

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than with a standard differential! With a LOCK-RIGHT in the front
axle, driving on hard dirt roads in 4WD also is not recommended
because understeer will occur, and also simply because it is not
needed.
Power. Be very careful when applying a lot of power. If
an axle shaft breaks, the vehicle may turn rapidly to one side and/
or the steering will be affected. Also, be careful when driving in
an emergency with only one axle shaft.
Your new LOCK-RIGHT-equipped vehicle now has much
more traction than before. This means that it will climb farther
and become stuck less, so be careful about where you are go-
ing and be sure that you can either turn around or back down.
On slippery surfaces, especially on ice, accelerating during cor-
nering can make the vehicle tend to straighten out, so drive
carefully. When decelerating under slippery conditions, use
the engine rather than the brakes to slow down. When on a
hill, don’t get your vehicle sideways. When parking, be sure to
use the emergency brake. Obey all safety precautions outlined
in the manufacturer’s manuals.
Experience the ultimate in 4WD off-road! Just point
your vehicle—and go almost anywhere. Be conservative in how
you get there, however, because a traction-adding differen-
tial can get you into more trouble than a standard differential.
Remember—the LOCK-RIGHT gets you farther more easily but
doesn’t make up for carelessness and inexperience. Be careful
and have fun!
Lubrication
The LOCK-RIGHT is designed to operate with any lubri-
cant that is made for use with differential gears. For warmer cli-
mates we recommend a weight of 85-140 to provide adequate
lubrication and to minimize the normal “clicking” sound around
corners. For colder climates we recommend a light oil (such as
75-90) as recommended by the vehicle manufacturer.