Service Manual

8-1Power Max Service Manual

Fig 099 MVC-003A.jpg

Perpendicular to the drive plate is a rubber coated

friction wheel. In neutral there is a gap between the plate

and wheel. When the traction bail is squeezed the drive

plate pivots to the rear and begins to drive the friction

wheel. This in turn causes the hex shaft, chain, gears

and axle to rotate. The direction of rotation and speed

are determined by the point on the drive plate the wheel

makes contact. Moving the wheel from side to side will

change direction of rotation and the farther out from

center the wheel contacts the plate, the faster the speed.

Fig 098 MVC-009F.jpg

The traction drive system begins with a belt from the

engine crankshaft to a combination pulley/drive plate.

The belt is tensioned by a spring loaded idler so the

pulley/drive plate rotates whenever the engine is running

(Fig. 098).

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

NON-WHEEL CLUTCH

TRACTION DRIVE SYSTEM

In forward the wheel will contact the left side of the drive

plate (Fig. 099).

Disassembly

To disassemble the traction drive assembly, proceed as

follows:

1. Drain the fuel tank and stand the unit on end.

Remove the belt covers.

A. Idler

A. Friction Wheel B. Drive Plate