Max II shifting hard

[Walter Palmiter]

I have a problem shifting my Max II, won't shift when engine is running or off, I have to turn the diamonds on top off the trans first before it will ****, I read in the manual that the changes coming off the trans have to be lose befare it will shift correctly, how lose do the changes have to be? thanks

[msafi65]

The chains need about 3/8 " play at center span. Set engine idle down and hold sticks back to neutral position. Shifting into reverse is a learning thing. I shift into reverse if I know I'm going to need it just as the vehicle comes to a stop and rolls back slightly. Sticks held back and just wiggle the shifter with fingers if all is well. Good luck

[Walter Palmiter]

It will shift if you roll it about 2 feet than the shift lever will,,Thanks, I'll give it a try,,

[CBass]

Look under your diamond shifters to see if there is any dust, dirt, or mud that can cause shifting to be really hard if it is binding up the shifters. I had this problem and cleaned the top of each side out then sprayed a lil WD-40 and it cleared up my problem.

[Walter Palmiter]

I hanven't had time to adjudt the changes yet,, there is no dirt under the diamonds, did sray PB blaster on the shafts under the diamonds, if I turne the diamonds with a pliers a little bit then it wil shift, when I rolled it forward about 2 feet it shifted into forward with no problem,, I'll adjust the changes and see what happens, thanks