Powertrax LOCK-RIGHT Performace Locker - Manual (Page 14)

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Temperature and Moisture
Temperature. the LOCK-RIGHT will operate at any tem-
perature that is likely to be encountered in the field. However, if
your vehicle has been parked all night in the snow, for example,
the gear oil can become as thick as honey and this can cause the
parts to move more slowly than normal. We suggest that you
drive the vehicle for a few miles on-road to warm up the oil be-
fore taking it off-road. If you are already off-road, drive easily for
a while before doing difficult climbing.
Moisture. The following comments involve the whole
power train and we offer them to help assure a long life for your
vehicle in general and for your LOCK-RIGHT in particular.
Sustained driving will substantially increase the
temperature of the axle housing, transmission, transfer
case, etc. If these units are suddenly plunged into cold wa-
ter, as when crossing a stream, for example, rapid cooling
can produce a vacuum. If the housing remains submerged,
water can be sucked in past the oil seals and into the gear oil.
Until they mix, the water will settle to the bottom; it is important
to carefully crack open the drain plug and remove the water as
soon as possible to prevent rust and corrosion.
After the oil and water have emulsified (mixed on a
microscopic level), high temperatures may not drive the water
out as readily as before mixing. Also, the oil-and-water mixture
will not lubricate well and will cause corrosion, so replace it with
fresh lubricant as soon as possible.
A similar high-temperature-then-vacuum situation can
occur with U-joints. After submersion they should be greased as
soon as possible to drive out any water.
Troubleshooting
Your New LOCK-RIGHT is designed to oper-
ate trouble-free. If unusual noises or jerking begin to oc-
cur, the assembly should be removed and examined