Powertrax LOCK-RIGHT Performace Locker - Manual (Page 2)

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Introduction
Congratulations on your selection of the new LOCK-
RIGHT automatic 100% full-locking differential! Just watch—
soon it will be getting you and your vehicle into and out of many
places that would have been difficult or impossible to reach with-
out it. Better yet, a 4x4 with LOCK-RIGHTs in both ends will give
you the most traction that you can get! Also note that a 4x2
with a LOCK-RIGHT in the rear axle will be about as effective as
a 4x4 with standard open differentials, and in some situations
even better. Because it will make such an amazing difference
in how your vehicle performs, we’re sure that you’ll enjoy be-
longing to the growing family of LOCK-RIGHT owners. Welcome!
Important Information
Be sure to have any drivers of your vehicle care-
fully read and understand the sections in this manu-
al beginning on page 7 that describe vehicle operation
and on page 10 that describe driving precautions. The
LOCK-RIGHT produces some minor but noticeable differenc-
es on-road while giving your vehicle major increases in trac-
tion off-road. It is very important for the driver to read
and understand these characteristics! We suggest that you
store this manual in the glove compartment for reference.
The LOCK-RIGHT
Function
The standard “open” differential always divides torque
equally between the wheels. If one wheel slips and starts spin-
ning with only a small amount of torque applied, the other wheel
also receives only this same small amount—and your vehicle
stops. To solve this problem, the LOCK-RIGHT automatically de-
livers up to 100% of the available engine torque to either wheel—
so that the one with the most traction will help keep you moving.