Powertrax LOCK-RIGHT Performace Locker - Manual (Page 10)

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c) Clunk. As mentioned on page 7, the LOCK-RIGHT has
about 25° of free drive shaft rotation built into it so that it can
operate properly. This backlash may produce a “clunk” in the
driveline when getting on and off the gas that is perfectly normal.
This noise is more prevalent with stick shift vehicles than with au-
tomatic transmission vehicles, but the operator should be aware
that it exists. Also, be sure that the unit is installed properly be-
fore attributing any noise to the locker itself.
Get Ready! Your vehicle is now equipped with the
LOCK-RIGHT! Test it first by driving on paved roads, then take it
off-road. Now it will really climb! Try it in two-wheel drive and
see how much farther you can now go where before you needed
four-wheel drive. Put it into four-wheel drive and really go to
town—but be careful and drive conservatively! Be sure to read
and understand the following sections!
Driving Precautions
WARNING: Failure to observe the precautions in this
manual may result in damage to your new LOCK-RIGHT and/or
injury to personnel. The manufacturer, wholesalers and distribu-
tors who sell the LOCK-RIGHT do so with the express stipulation
that the owner and/or operator is responsible for proper LOCK-
RIGHT installation and safe vehicle operation (see the warranty
for more details).
The following comment is contained in the warranty but
also needs to be stated in this section: “Neither manufacturer
nor seller will be liable for any injury, loss, damage or inconve-
nience arising directly or indirectly from the installation or use of
thes [LOCK-RIGHT] parts or the inability to install or use same.”
The LOCK-RIGHT gives your vehicle the ultimate in traction but
also gives you more responsibility for its careful operation.
Traction-adding differentials, including clutch-pack
types, can get you into trouble in three ways: