Second Gear, Normal Right Steer

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b. Second Gear, Normal Right Steer (fig. 2-22).

Figure 2-22. Second gear. Normal steer operation-torque path.

(1) The power flow through the range

the other track, causing the vehicle to steer toward the

section and left output section is the same as described

slower side. Lesser application of steer will lengthen the

in paragraph 2-50b, above. However, in the right output

radius in which the vehicle travels.

section, the steer clutch is engaged. The power flow in

(3) In second gear, normal left steer

the right output section is, therefore, the same as that

operates in the same manner as right steer except that

described in paragraph 2-50a (3).

the actions described in (1) and (2), above, take place in

opposite sides of the power train. (The left steer clutch

(2) In second gear (normal steer), one

is engaged, while the right transmission output drives as

transmission output rotates as in straight travel

in second-gear straight travel.)

operation for second gear, while the opposite output

operates at a slower rotation (in this case, the same

speed as first gear). Thus, one track drives ahead of

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