Powertrax No-Slip Traction System User Manual User Manual

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differential. Vehicle modifications that tax the driveline may adversely affect the proper

operation of the Powertrax No-Slip Traction System. This would determine that the Pow-

ertrax No-Slip Traction System is not being operated under normal use and service, and

it should not be utilized in this manner. Be sure to read the Warranty section of this

User Manual. If an axle or associated component breaks in a vehicle equipped with a

Powertrax No-Slip Traction System, all torque will be transferred to the other wheel. This

could cause the vehicle to quickly pull toward the side of the break. Should this occur,

extreme caution should be exercised! DO NOT continue operation of the vehicle with

any broken or damaged driveline components.

As previously discussed in the How It Works section, either drive wheel or both wheels

will be powered while driving. This depends on whether the vehicle is being driven

straight, cornering or slightly turning. Small turning movements will cause the appropri-

ate side of the Powertrax No-Slip Traction System to disengage and re-engage. Should

you make sudden throttle changes or shift gears, you may feel a slight transfer of torque

from one wheel to the other until the torque equalizes. Unequal tire diameters may

cause the Powertrax No-Slip Traction System to equate the resulting difference in wheel

rotation to a slight turning condition. Be sure both tires are the same diameter and are

properly inflated. Do not use any “mini-spare tires” with the Powertrax No-Slip Traction

System, even temporarily.

As is also the case with other types of traction adding differentials, driving characteris-

tics with the Powertrax No-Slip Traction System will differ from conventional differentials

and will vary based on your specific vehicle type and driveline configuration. You may

feel torque transfer from both rear wheels to one, and back again. Should you wish to

minimize the effects of torque transfer, take turns under less throttle, and make throttle

changes more gradually to allow for the smoothest possible operation.