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parts & photo competition<br />
Clutch promotion keeps<br />
<strong>Hino</strong>s shifting smoothly<br />
<strong>Hino</strong> Australia is running a <strong>Hino</strong> Genuine replacement<br />
clutch kit promotion that emphasises the value for money<br />
of all <strong>Hino</strong> Genuine parts.<br />
An average discount of 15 per cent is<br />
available on clutch kits and 22 per cent<br />
on flywheels for models from 2000-build<br />
onwards, including the 300, 500 and 700<br />
Series, Ranger and Ranger Pro, Dutro<br />
and assorted <strong>Hino</strong> buses.<br />
Five critical performance factors differentiate<br />
a <strong>Hino</strong> Genuine clutch from non-genuine items:<br />
smooth engagement, perfect disengagement,<br />
easy shifting, shock and noise absorption,<br />
and durability.<br />
In comparison, non-genuine clutches and<br />
flywheels can be a lottery.<br />
A ‘good’ non-genuine clutch may just lack the<br />
built-in shock absorption of a <strong>Hino</strong> Genuine<br />
clutch, transferring shudder back to the cabin<br />
while accelerating wear on other drivetrain<br />
components. Or it may just wear out quickly,<br />
creating additional down-time and more<br />
frequent overhaul expenses. A bad example<br />
will be even worse.<br />
“We’ve seen non-genuine clutch facings<br />
completely disintegrate after a bit of heat<br />
build-up. This usually destroys the flywheel,<br />
and often the bellhousing too,” said <strong>Hino</strong><br />
Australia Assistant Manager Parts and<br />
Accessories, Kirk Harrison.<br />
“It makes for a very expensive repair – it’s<br />
definitely the more costly option in the long-run.”<br />
<strong>Hino</strong> Genuine clutch components are<br />
specifically designed to function in harmony<br />
with each other for optimum performance.<br />
They are manufactured using <strong>Hino</strong>’s<br />
stringent processes, including furnace<br />
tempering and extensive heat treating,<br />
to produce the strongest parts possible.<br />
<strong>Hino</strong> Genuine clutches provide excellent<br />
heat and wear resistance, good fade<br />
recovery, low vibration and noise, and strong<br />
rigidity in continuous high-speed rotation.<br />
<strong>Hino</strong> Genuine clutch kits and flywheels are<br />
available now and ready to order through<br />
<strong>Hino</strong>’s national dealer network.<br />
The <strong>Hino</strong> Genuine clutch kit promotion runs<br />
until 31 March <strong>2013</strong>.<br />
ENTER YOUR HINO PHOTOS TO WIN!<br />
This edition’s winning entry comes from Kennedy Drilling in WA. This trusty <strong>Hino</strong> “Birds of<br />
Prey” series GT has ferried specialist drilling equipment to some of the most remote locations<br />
in the country – proof of the long-term durability and reliability that <strong>Hino</strong> owners enjoy!<br />
For your chance to win a <strong>Hino</strong> prize pack send<br />
your photos (hi-res JPEG via email, or prints<br />
via post), along with your contact details and<br />
brief description to:<br />
• torque@hino.com.au, or<br />
• <strong>Hino</strong> Australia –<br />
Torque photo<br />
competition<br />
6-10 Parraweena Road,<br />
Caringbah NSW 2229<br />
18 issue 21 SUMMER <strong>2013</strong>
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