Argo 6x6 Bigfoot, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...ELS S SN BF RB CB from 1997 Ontario Drive Gear Limited P O Box 280 220 Bergey Court New Hamburg Ontario N0B 2G0 Telephone 519 662 2840 Fax 519 662 2421 www argoatv com MANUAL NO 671 04 Rev 6 Printed i...

Page 2: ...y Always be safety conscious when you operate your ARGO and remember it is a motorized vehicle The ARGO is easy to drive and you will soon be tempted to take on new challenges Please take the time to...

Page 3: ...the following symbol This manual is based on the latest product information available at the time of printing Ontario Drive Gear Limited reserves the right to make changes at any time and without obli...

Page 4: ...ergency repairs Before starting your engine check for spilt gasoline and wipe any up immediately Gasoline is a potentially explosive substance that can cause serious personal injury when ignited Keep...

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Page 7: ...E CONTROL 8 3 5 STARTING PROCEDURE 8 3 6 STOPPING THE ENGINE 9 3 7 MANUAL STARTING PROCEDURE 9 3 8 SELECTING AND CHANGING TRANSMISSION GEARS 9 3 8 1 Changing Transmission Gears 10 3 9 HEADLIGHTS 10 4...

Page 8: ...E CHAIN LUBRICATION 20 6 4 4 IDLER CHAIN LUBRICATION 20 6 4 5 OUTER AXLE FLANGE AND BEARING LUBRICATION 21 6 4 6 IDLER SHAFT BEARING LUBRICATION All Models 21 6 4 7 INNER AXLE BEARING LUBRICATION 21 7...

Page 9: ...ST 7 4 1 GENERAL 31 7 4 2 BRAKE FLUID LEVEL 31 7 4 3 CHANGING BRAKE FLUID 32 7 4 4 HYDRAULIC BRAKE PAD INSPECTION 32 Firewall Removal 32 Brake Pad Inspection Procedure 32 Re installation of Brake Pads...

Page 10: ...NO 625 10 43 10 11 TRAILER HITCH KIT PART NO 626 10 43 10 12 BILGE PUMP KIT PART NO 638 25 43 10 13 HANDRAIL KITS PART NO 639 20 839 20 44 10 14 TOW HOOK KIT PART NO 642 00 44 10 15 WINDSHIELD PART N...

Page 11: ...This manual does not provide detailed maintenance or serv icing information for the engine Refer to the engine manu facturer s manual supplied with each Argo for important warranty service and operati...

Page 12: ...3 km h 2 mph Load Capacity Land 6 persons or 454 kg 1000 lbs Water 4 adults or 317 kg 700 lbs Tires 22x10 00 8NHS 2 ply Dry Weight 465 kg 1025 lbs ARGO 6 x 6 VANGUARD2 SN Serial Number SN 7888 Engine...

Page 13: ...3 SECTION 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1 6 IDENTIFICATION AND LOCATION OF CONTROLS...

Page 14: ...brake system the use of the vehicle in water correct fueling procedures and placement of the floorpans has been provided on distinctive coloured labels fastened to the various locations on the Argo Fi...

Page 15: ...s Allow the brakes to cool again This procedure will properly seat the brake pad friction material to the brake disc The steering levers should be fully forward against the dash during straight ahead...

Page 16: ...ions an ARGO can be driven for 7 to 12 hours on one tank of fuel Verify your vehicle s actual fuel consumption before attempting any long trips Never travel in remote areas or set out on long trips wi...

Page 17: ...ght hand turn Figure 3 2 Making a left hand turn Figure 3 3 Stopping the vehicle 3 2 HOLDING BRAKE SYSTEM VANGUARD2 BIGFOOT RESPONSE CONQUEST Models All VANGUARD2 BIGFOOT RESPONSE CONQUEST models have...

Page 18: ...NG 3 5 STARTING PROCEDURE Never start or run the engine in a closed building or con fined area Engine exhaust gases contain poisonous car bon monoxide Carbon monoxide is odourless colour less and can...

Page 19: ...e coil engages Figure 3 6 6 Open the accelerator twist grip control 1 8 turn then pull cord rapidly to overcome compression prevent kickback and start engine Repeat if necessary with choke pushed in s...

Page 20: ...anging Transmission Gears DO NOT CHANGE TRANSMISSION GEARS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING To change gears bring the vehicle to a complete stop let the engine idle down completely and move the shift lever...

Page 21: ...in Figure 4 2 Make a series of short turns Hold the steering lever against the dash between turns Riding the brakes while making turns will result in excessive heat brake fade and lead to premature br...

Page 22: ...SECTION 4 DRIVING PROCEDURES WARNING Do not push against the firewall with your knees Dam age to the firewall and serious personal injury can result from the driven clutch wearing through the firewal...

Page 23: ...can cause the vehicle to roll over causing serious personal injury or death The rear compartment capacity of all 6 wheel ARGO ve hicles is 65 kg 140 lbs MAXIMUM Exceeding this weight limitation will...

Page 24: ...with a strong current Avoid water operation under windy conditions 5 Use extra caution when operating the ARGO in cold wa ter If the vehicle upsets or swamps exposure in cold wa ter significantly red...

Page 25: ...le is steered by pulling the right or left steering levers back as on land The turning radius is somewhat greater in water and the vehicle does not respond to changes in direction as quickly as it doe...

Page 26: ...tion Exposure to cold water reduces a person s chance of survival Protective clothing such as a marine survival suit will significantly decrease the effect of exposure in frigid water Before venturing...

Page 27: ...ove the dipstick and check the oil level The oil level should be be tween the marks If the level has dropped add oil to bring the level up to the FULL mark DO NOT OVERFILL Figure 6 1 Oil fill and leve...

Page 28: ...n the engine and power pack frame Cut down an empty plastic container to the cor rect height so it will fit under the engine oil drain Make sure the container will hold the amount of oil in the en gin...

Page 29: ...ace the air filter components refer to the air cleaner section of the engine owner s manual 6 3 2 Fuel Filter All models of the ARGO are equipped with an in line fuel filter ARGO Part No 125 64 The fu...

Page 30: ...tions After every 100 hours of operation remove all the drive chains from the vehicle and clean them thoroughly in a suit able solvent i e degreaser WARNING Never use gasoline as a cleaning solvent Ga...

Page 31: ...haft Bearing Lubrication All Models The idler shaft bearing flanges are fitted with grease nip ples These bearings should be greased with a small amount of Shell Alvania No 2 grease or equivalent at 2...

Page 32: ...a 12 volt battery charger at the rate of 10 12 amps maximum The battery should remain on charge until the specific gravity reaches 1 265 on an hydrometer Re install the battery in the vehicle and try...

Page 33: ...e to start the threads properly Torque the plugs to 10 15 ft lbs 14 to 20 N m Do not over tighten 7 2 DRIVE SYSTEM TIRES WARNING Do not attempt to adjust repair or replace the drive belt clutches or a...

Page 34: ...quired a drop in vehicle performance the clutch does not shift smoothly the clutch sticks during vehicle operation the drive belt wears rapidly the vehicle vibrates severely during operation the vehic...

Page 35: ...must face rearward when it is on top of the chain 4 Remove the vice grips securing the cam assembly in its lowest position 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 until all chains are replaced To remove the Drive Chai...

Page 36: ...blocks ARGO Part No 603 61 when the wear groove as shown in Figure 7 10 measures 1 4 6mm To Replace a Slider Block 1 Remove the floor pans 2 Turn the tensioner cam assembly in the direction which wind...

Page 37: ...k the idler chain adjustment push the slack side of the chain and measure the amount of chain deflection Fig ure 7 15 Adjust the idler chain tension if deflection is more than 3mm 1 8 Idler Chain Adju...

Page 38: ...idler chain making in stallation of the connecting link difficult without this tool Modified Vice Grips can be ordered from your ARGO dealer ARGO Part No 658 08 or refer to Appendix 1 for modifi catio...

Page 39: ...r every 100 hours See Figure 7 19 Figure 7 18 Bearing Flange and Cork Gasket 7 3 MECHANICAL BRAKES 6x6 VANGUARD 7 3 1 GENERAL Periodic inspection and adjustment of the mechanical brake system is requi...

Page 40: ...the brake disc when the right pad is pressed against the disc 2 Use another 1 2 open wrench to tighten the outer lock nut to the inner one 3 Tighten the adjustment lock nut with a 1 2 wrench so it is...

Page 41: ...8 cm 7 from the dash DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN 7 3 5 HOLDING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT Although the holding brake system has been factory adjusted it should be checked after every 25 operating hours to ensure the co...

Page 42: ...ydraulic brake calipers are visible Each caliper has 2 brake pads which are secured by cotter pins Figure 7 27 Inspect all 4 brake pads Replace the pads when the brake lining material molded to each m...

Page 43: ...when the vehicle is being driven The fan operates when the igni tion switch is in the run position Keep the brake cooling system in good working order by cleaning debris from the air intake screen an...

Page 44: ...ot when the vehicle is operated DO NOT ALLOW ANYONE TO TOUCH THE EXHAUST COMPONENTS A SEVERE BURN CAN RESULT NOTE An annual complete check over of your ARGO vehicle is recommended once a year This wil...

Page 45: ...E ENGINE OIL OIL FILTER 6 1 3 X X KAWASAKI 6 1 3 X X BRIGGS STRATTON 6 2 1 X X CHECK TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL 6 2 2 X X CHANGE TRANSMISSION OIL 6 3 1 X CLEAN AIR PRE CLEANER 6 3 1 X CHECK CLEAN REPLACE...

Page 46: ...erly operating electric fuel 8 Check that electric fuel pump is pump or fuel shut off solenoid operating Make sure fuel shut off KAWASAKI ENGINE ONLY solenoid is activated to allow fuel into carbureto...

Page 47: ...n the tire 2 Tire is not properly seated on bead 2 Deflate tire and carefully push tire bead off the rim Clean the rim bead area to remove dirt and foreign matter Re inflate tire 3 Position of air lea...

Page 48: ...run it until all fuel in the system is consumed OR Add fuel stabilizer ARGO Part No 125 85 to the fuel tank and fill with fresh gasoline Run the engine for a few min utes to allow the treated fuel to...

Page 49: ...rk Other track systems may fail and damage axles bear ings and the final drive system Track segments will wear prematurely if used over pave ment gravel rock or on any abrasive surface Temperature cha...

Page 50: ...ile traveling over uneven ground con ditions The extra width of the segments can lead to the segments tipping to one side on the tire to such an extent that the tire guide forces the tire bead off the...

Page 51: ...ed while transporting the vehicle dam age may be minimized by placing padding over sharp corners such as the tail pipe or the winch and tying the cover securely in place against the Argo body 10 9 POW...

Page 52: ...uld lose your finger Use the HANDSAVER BAR Figure 10 3 to guide the hook within the last few feet Never guide a wire rope onto the drum with your hand Figure 10 3 Using the Handsaver Bar 8 NEVER HOOK...

Page 53: ...refully touch the end of the motor If the motor is uncomfortably warm allow the motor to cool before continuing keep the engine running to recharge the battery during this break 3 Use a pulley block f...

Page 54: ...not attempt to fasten the front of a convertible top to the windshield until the sup port arms are in place DO NOT transport the Argo at highway speeds with the windshield upright For transportation a...

Page 55: ...have your Argo retailer serv ice the system soon 10 17 1 Alternator Kit for Conquest Part No 850 40 Check the V belt tension frequently to be sure belt deflection is no more than 1 8 or 3 mm with app...

Page 56: ...passen gers in the optional rear bench seat Part No 849 60 The ROPS design provides reasonable protection from in jury in the event of a rollover DO NOT rely on it to protect the occupants from irres...

Page 57: ...te dump while moving Operate dump on level ground only The dump box decreases the vehicle stability Operate the vehicle with extra precautions when on uneven ter rain and in water Note Frequent use of...

Page 58: ...ed to hold the ends of the drive chain together while inserting the connecting link This tool can also be used to hold the ends of the idler chain together while inserting the connecting link Grind th...

Page 59: ...ot cover the following items 1 Machines or parts lost or damaged during shipment 2 Normal maintenance or adjustments after initial pre servicing is completed 3 Normal replacement of service items 4 Ac...

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