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SECTION 1
GENERAL INFORMATION
ARGO 6 x 6 VANGUARD (S)
Serial Number:
S-6999
Engine:
Briggs & Stratton Vanguard, 480 cc (16 h.p.) V-Twin, 4
cycle, air cooled
Transmission:
2 forward speeds, neutral and reverse
Clutch:
Variable speed torque converters
Fuel Capacity:
32 litres (7.0 Imp. Gal., 8.4 U.S. Gal.)
Steering/Brakes: Mechanical, 9" disc with holding brake system
Drive Chains:
Double RC-50 roller chain
Electrical:
12 volt D.C. battery, 435 cranking amps at 0 F;
16 Amp magneto type charging system, electronic
ignition
Speed:
Land - 35 km/h (22 mph)
Water - 3 km/h (2 mph)
Load Capacity:
Land - 4 persons or 317 kg (700 lbs.)
Water - 2 adults or 158 kg (350 lbs.)
Maximum Rear
Capacity:
Land and Water - 63 kg (140 lbs.)
Tires:
22x10.00-8NHS, 2 ply
Dry Weight:
348 kg (765 lbs.)
ARGO 6 x 6 BIGFOOT (BF)
Serial Number:
BF-9212
Engine:
Briggs & Stratton Vanguard, 570 cc (18 h.p.) V-Twin, 4
cycle, air cooled
Transmission:
2 forward speeds, neutral and reverse
Clutch:
Variable speed torque converters
Fuel Capacity:
32 litres (7.0 Imp. Gal., 8.4 U.S. Gal.)
Steering/Brakes: Hydraulic, 9" disc with holding brake system
Drive Chains:
Double RC-50 roller chain and single RC-60 roller
chain
Electrical:
12 volt D.C. battery, 435 cranking amps at 0 F;
20 Amp magneto type charging system, electronic
ignition
Speed:
Land - 39 km/h (24 mph)
Water - 3 km/h (2 mph)
Load Capacity:
Land - 4 persons or 317 kg (700 lbs.)
Water - 2 adults or 158 kg (350 lbs.)
Tires:
25x12.00-9NHS, 2 ply
Dry Weight:
414 kg (910 lbs.)
ARGO CONQUEST (CB)
Serial Number:
CB-10847
Engine:
Kawasaki 620 cc (20 h.p.) V-twin 4 cycle, liquid cooled
Transmission:
2 forward speeds, neutral and reverse
Clutch:
Variable speed torque converters
Fuel Capacity:
32 litres (7.0 Imp. Gal., 8.4 U.S. Gal.)
Steering/Brakes: Hydraulic Caliper, 9" disc with holding brake system
Drive Chains:
Double RC-50 roller chains
Electrical:
12 volt D.C. battery, 435 cranking amps at 0 F; 20 Amp
charging system, battery ignition
Speed:
Land - 30 km/h (20 mph)
Water - 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:
Briggs & Stratton Vanguard, 480 cc (16 h.p.) V-Twin,
4 cycle, air cooled
Transmission:
2 forward speeds, neutral and reverse
Clutch:
Variable speed torque converters
Fuel Capacity:
32 litres (7.0 Imp. Gal., 8.4 U.S. Gal.)
Steering/Brakes:
Hydraulic, 9" disc with holding brake system
Drive Chains:
Double RC-50 roller chain
Electrical:
12 volt D.C. battery, 435 cranking amps at 0 F;
16 Amp magneto type charging system, electronic
ignition
Speed:
Land - 35 km/h (22 mph)
Water - 3 km/h (2 mph)
Load Capacity:
Land - 4 persons or 317 kg (700 lbs.)
Water - 2 adults or 158 kg (350 lbs.)
Maximum Rear
Capacity:
Land and Water - 63 kg (140 lbs.)
Tires:
22x10.00-8NHS, 2 ply
Dry Weight:
348 kg (765 lbs.)
ARGO 8 x 8 RESPONSE (RB)
Serial Number:
RB-12075
Engine:
Briggs & Stratton Vanguard, 570 cc (18 h.p.) V-Twin,
4 cycle, air cooled
Transmission:
2 forward speeds, neutral and reverse
Clutch:
Variable speed torque converters
Fuel Capacity:
32 litres (7.0 Imp. Gal., 8.4 U.S. Gal.)
Steering/Brakes:
Hydraulic, 9" disc with holding brake system
Drive Chains:
Double RC-50 roller chain
Electrical:
12 volt D.C. battery, 435 cranking amps at 0 F;
20 Amp magneto type charging system, electronic
ignition
Speed:
Land - 30 km/h (20 mph)
Water - 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:
436 kg (960 lbs.)
1.5 REAR SEATS - 8 WHEEL MODELS
Argo 8 wheel models are fitted with “quick-release” rear seats.
Removal
1. Grasp the inner edge of the rear seat at both ends.
2. Lift the inner edge of the rear seat upwards until both
plastic bumpers are clear of the upper body.
3. Using an upward motion, pull the seat toward the centre
of the rear compartment.
4. Remove the seat.
Installation
1. Place the rear seat over the seat mounting holes in the
upper body. Insert the large seat washers through the
holes.
2. Using downward pressure, slide the seat towards the out-
side of the vehicle to lock it in place.
