Powertrax No-Slip Traction System User Manual User Manual

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If either wheel begins to slip, due to poor tire-surface contact, the Powertrax No-Slip Trac-

tion System will immediately transfer more torque to the other wheel, thereby main-

taining optimum traction and providing better handling, increased acceleration and an

improved margin of safety.

Some items of special consideration:

• Payload - The Powertrax No-Slip Traction System increases the effective tractive ability

of the vehicle, but does not increase the load carrying capacity or payload

rating of the vehicle. Be sure to distribute the payload evenly or payload rat-

ing of the vehicle. Be sure to distribute the payload evenly side-to-side with-

out exceeding the vehicle’s rated payload capacity.

• Steering - The affect on steering produced by a Powertrax No-Slip Traction System may

contribute to a degree of “under-steer” when turning under power. Sudden

throttle changes during turns will accentuate “under-steer”, especially on

slippery or unstable surfaces. Be sure to maintain caution and drive carefully

under all conditions.

• Tire Chirp - During cornering, the faster outside wheel is freewheeling and the slower

inside wheel is receiving engine power. The vehicle will tend to lean towards

the outside of the turn thereby lessening the effective vehicle weight on the

inner wheel. Under excessive throttle, the inside wheel may “Chirp” on the

pavement if it momentarily loses traction and spins to catch up with the out-

side wheel to regain traction. This action may repeat in the course of a

powered turn if excessive throttle is maintained. This condition does not

result from tire scuffing, due to dragging, as with some traction adding dif-

ferentials. Applying less throttle will reduce or eliminate this symptom.