Fourth Gear, Normal Right Steer

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d. Fourth Gear, Normal Right Steer (fig. 2-24).

Figure 2-24. Fourth gear, normal right steer operation-torque path.

(1) The power flow through the range

drives ahead of the other track, causing the vehicle to

section and left output section is the same as that

steer toward the slower side. Lesser application of steer

described in paragraph 2-50d. However, in the right

will lengthen the radius in which the vehicle travels.

output section, the steer clutch is engaged. The power

(3) In fourth gear, normal left steer

flow in the right output section is, therefore, the same as

operates in the same manner as right steer except that

that described in paragraph 2-50b.

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

the opposite side of the transmission. (The left steer

(2) In the fourth gear (normal steer) one

clutch is engaged, while the right output clutch drives as

transmission output rotates as in straight travel

in fourth-gear straight travel.)

operation for fourth gear, while the opposite output

operates at a slower rotation. Thus, one vehicle track

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