Front wheels don’t spin when elevated

fruitcakesa

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4wd switch off, trans in neutral, shuttle in neutral, brake off.
Both wheels only move about an inch in either direction. Is this normal? M4-071
 

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Are both front wheel off the ground at the same time?
 

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No, both off the ground.
???? o_O :unsure:
I'm really confused, you said NO, then said the same thing i said?

So which is it?
NO, both were not off the ground at the same time.
Or
Yes, both were off the ground at the same time.
 
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If you have the front wheels off the ground and the switch in the OFF position, the engine has to be running, or the clutch pack will be engaged. The front axle can not be disengaged while the engine is OFF.

You must have the Deluxe model, which has a spring-engaged, pressure-released front axle drive clutch pack.
The Standard model has a lever to the left of the operator's seat, which is a sliding coupler to engage the front axle.
 
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North Idaho Wolfman

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If you have the front wheels off the ground and the switch in the OFF position, the engine has to be running, or the clutch pack will be engaged. The front axle can not be disengaged while the engine is OFF.

You must have the Deluxe model, which has a spring-engaged, pressure-released front axle drive clutch pack.
The Standard model has a lever to the left of the operator's seat, which is a sliding coupler to engage the front axle.
And the Tigger with the answers chimes in! 😋 ;)
Thank goodness! :)