Max II Pulling To the Right

[Madpuppy]

Hello all. I have early 90’S MAX II with the 16 HP Vanguard. I just got the machine and so far I have re-tensioned all the chains, lubed everything, changed the transmission fluid (adding the GM Additive), installed a fuel shutoff valve by the gas tank and changed the oil / filter. The machine is running pretty good but it takes frequent slight tugs on the left stick to keep the machine going in a straight line on flat ground. I have double checked all the tire pressures (3.5 PSI in every tire). I also made sure that nothing was rubbing (like the foot break) when I had the machine up on blocks to adjust the chain tension I confirmed both sides spun freely in neutral.

Is there anything I should try tweaking to get the machine to run a bit straighter or is a slight pull to one side or the other “normal”? I searched the forums trying to find other posts about pulling to one side or the other and did not find anything.

Thanks

[racerone3]

Tire Diameter is way more important than Pressure. go to a fabric store and get a tailors tape measure to check them. My guess is that you have at least one on the left side that is bigger than the others

[Madpuppy]

Thanks. SHould I measure the diameter with the unit on the ground (roll it onto the tape) or on blocks?

[amphibious drew]

Blocks. measure around each tire individually.