Powertrax LOCK-RIGHT Performace Locker - Manual (Page 7)

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won’t become stuck until all four wheels are spinning!
Payload. The LOCK-RIGHT increases the effective trac-
tive ability of your vehicle but does not increase its payload rating
or its load-carrying capacity.
Steering. Any effect on steering produced by a LOCK-
RIGHT in the front axle is hardly noticeable in rugged off-road
use or in 2WD on-road, even with the front locking hubs engaged.
However, the vehicle may tend to understeer if it is in 4WD in a
place where 4WD is not required, such as on a hard dirt road, for
example. Even so, a vehicle with two LOCK-RIGHTs installed has
the best of two worlds—maximum traction in 4WD and normal
steering in 2WD.
Backlash. The LOCK-RIGHT needs about 25° of free
drive shaft rotation to allow it to operate, producting a slight de-
lay when getting on and off the throttle. This delay does not rep-
resent any problem with the assembly or with the drive gears.
This built-in backlash characteristic is present in all automatic
lockers and is completely normal.
Off-road Operation. The places in which you will notice your
new LOCK-RIGHT are off-road. Because your vehicle now will
climb better than before, we suggest that you become familiar
with its new capabilities slowly. Take it to an off-road area in
which several types of terrain are present and try each one care-
fully to see how well your “new” vehicle performs. Only after be-
coming thoroughly familiar with its new capabilities should you
put it through its paces with serious off-roading.
Vehicle Operation
Applying Power. During normal driving, either rear wheel
or both may be powered, depending on whether or not the vehi-
cle is turning slightly or has just finished turning. Because of these
constant small turning movements and minor differences in tire
diameters, some of the time either one side or the other may be
slightly unlocked. When you get on and off the gas quickly or shift
gears, you may notice a momentary slight sway at the rear. This
is because acceleration and deceleration will initially be applied