What now!

[mjbuck]

Nearly every time I use my 1998 Max, I end up with an issue. I don't abuse it or pound on it in any way, just casual riding around our property on trails. Now, it will not turn left. When I pull back on the stick to go left nothing happens. Any suggestions?

[dirtdobber]

I know its frustrating. Check to make sure the plungers are correctly adjusted. If they are out of adjustment it may not be traveling far enough to engage the band for the breaking action.

As far as having frequent problems, I tell people that if you aren't very mechanically inclined and patient then stay away from these 6x6 machines. You have to have a keen eye (and ears) and be diligent with preventive maintenance.

[liflod]

Sometimes only one side will engage with the shifter. Best bet is to get all the wheels off the ground with the top open and see if all your linkages are working correctly.

[mjbuck]

My max was steering and handling perfectly and then all of a sudden I was not able to turn left. It was not a gradual thing. But I will check the adjustment As you describe

[Dw89xj]

My max was the same for the first couple rides after I thought I was finished working on it, it would steer fine for a couple minutes then nothing then eventually no steering at all, the lining ended up being stripped off the bands.i doubt that's your issue but is a possibility.

[CBass]

Sounds like either the bands need relining or one has broken all together if this happened all of a sudden