Clutch Bearing

The clutch bearings are located on each side of the axle almost at the end and their purpose is to allow the axle to rotate by way of the gearbox but not the other way ie forwards but not backwards. They are sometimes fixed separately and sometimes built in to the wheel. If the clutch bearing fails then you would be able to push and pull the trolley freely in both directions. If one clutch bearing fails you can have a trolley that veers to one side.

They should be kept in good working order and be kept free of grass and towelling fibres.

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Steering Issues

Steering issues or a trolley that veers to one side have come in to us quite regularly and can be caused by the front wheel or side wheels.  We have seen wheels not put back on properly after cleaning thus not engaging with the clutches and left to free wheel causing steering problems and nuts missing from the front axle causing the axle to fall out of its slot and make the front wheel wobbly. We may need to fix a bearing, a clutch or tyre but bring it in for us to find out what is causing your trolley to deviate off line.

A Happy Christmas to you all and we look forward to seeing you in 2014 whether for a service, repair or sale. We will keep posting information and advice on our blogs and videos will continue to be uploaded for you.

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