It is my understanding that the 3rd (middle) gear is used to change the
rotation of the output gear to the same as the input gear (when this is
desired), and the middle gear position is oftem made adjustable relative to
the other two gears to adjust the mesh clearance.

$.02 worth, R Gaddy

 
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