Argo Service Manual Engine System
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IMPORTANT
Ensure that all levels of fluid (oil and antifreeze), in engine are correct before
starting the vehicle. Run the engine for 5 minutes and recheck all levels. Add or
remove as necessary.
Removing the Engine (Briggs & Stratton 16 h.p & 18h.p)
Unlike the Kawasaki FD620D L/C OHV engine, the Briggs & Stratton 16h.p and 18h.p
engines may be detached from the power pack frame without having to remove the frame
from the vehicle to access the mounting bolts. The engine may then be lifted
independently through the engine access opening using an overhead hoist. However,
initial preparations and disassemblies must be followed first.
1.
Perform the servicing procedure, Removing the Firewall, in section CS of this
service guide.
2.
Remove the hood.
3.
Disconnect and remove the battery.
4.
Perform the servicing procedure, Re-
moving the Air Intake Shroud
(Briggs Models), in section DE of this
service guide.
6.
Perform the servicing procedure,
Driven Clutch Removal, in section CS
of this service guide.
7.
Remove the driven clutch guard.
8.
Disconnect the hose at the brake cool-
ing duct.
9.
Remove the gear clamp that secures the
brake cooling duct to its mounting
bracket, located between engine and
transmission. Remove the duct.
10. Perform the servicing procedure, Removing the Muffler(Briggs models) on page
DE-11 (Bigfoot models) or DE-8 all other Briggs models.
11. Unplug the charging wire at the front of the vehicle. Photo EN-35
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12. Disconnect the isolated ground wire at the front of the engine. Photo EN-36
5.
Perform the servicing procedure,
Removing the Drive Belt, in section
CS.
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