Max II Problem Areas

[Paddle]

New Member!!

I have just got a Max II. I need to get the s/n and figure out the year.

I want to take the lid off and do an inspection before using it and need a little guidance.

I've checked out the chain tesion video on you tube. I was going to jack it up and check for loose bearings and replace all fluids. Any areas I should focus on? Max II problem areas?

Thanks Guys!!

[CROSSBOW]

Welcome to 6x6 World Paddle, I just removed all my wheel bearings and axles an waiting for Bufflo Bearings to ship the new ones. Craig Sr. at Bufflo is a great guy to deal with if you need bearings. The bearings seem to be the first trouble i had. Some of the other guys on here will be glad to help i`m new myself.

[coosaridgerider]

You can call ri 800-255-2511 and give them the serial number they can tell you what year model you have.I would check the bearings,chain,chain tentioners,slack in the jack shaft sprockets and adjust the jackshafts,check sprockets for wear and missing teeth, make sure the t20 mounting bolts are tight and the fluid is good.

[brushcutter]

You will need to have the tires off the ground when you tension your chains. Also you can check to see if your sprockets need "timing". During the production process the sprocket might not be exactly centered when they are welded to the tubes. I think this problem is not so prevalent on hubs for splined axles, but the tubed ones can be a good bit out. To check this remove the chains, then hold something such as a screwdriver, in a fixed position, close to the sprocket, but not touching it. Roll your axle and watch the sprocket. If it gets closer to the screwdriver, mark the point where it is closest. Repeat with others. Now when you install your chains, do it so that the high spot on each chained pair( front to middle, middle to rear...) are pointing as close to the same direction as you can get them. Now as you ride your machine your chains will have the least amount of slack possible because your high spots and low spots have been "timed" to eliminate as much as possible. The sprockets will still move following an eccentric pattern but the high spot will be cancelled by the low spot. This keeps tension fairly close and does away with the "tight loose tight loose" problem that can be the root cause of a lot of chain related problems and can also help slow elongation of the bolt holes in axles and tubes.

[Paddle]

Thank you Gentlemen for the info. I had an idea where to start because I've been reading the forum before posting but wanted to ask. Looking forward to posting some pic's after I inspect it and start riding!!

Thanks again,

Paddle