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SECTION 3
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Figure 3-6. Recoil Starter - Vanguard Engine
5. Release the key as soon as the engine starts: the key will
automatically return to the “RUN” position.
6. Release the twist grip control and allow the engine to
come to an idle.
7. Push the choke in halfway after the engine starts, and
push it in all the way as the engine warms up.
8. If the engine fails to start, refer to the trouble-shooting
chart in Section 8 for corrective action.
3.6 STOPPING THE ENGINE
Release the throttle twist grip. Let the engine speed return
to idle and turn ignition switch to the “OFF” position. Al-
ways remove key from ignition switch when leaving the ve-
hicle unattended.
3.7 MANUAL STARTING PROCEDURE
VANGUARD, VANGUARD2, BIGFOOT & RESPONSE
models can be manually started using the recoil starter on
the Vanguard engine.
1. Turn the key to the “RUN” position.
2. Place the gearshift in the neutral (N) position.
3. Pull out the choke if the engine is cold.
4. Remove the engine compartment hood.
5. Grasp starter grip as illustrated and pull slowly until re-
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 slightly.
7. When engine starts, push choke in gradually.
NOTE
Figure 3-7. Direction of gearshift travel and gear positions
To shift from N (neutral) position into the desired gear:
1. Apply the brakes by pulling back both steering
levers.
NO MANUAL STARTING PROCEDURE IS AVAIL-
ABLE FOR THE CONQUEST.
3.8 SELECTING AND CHANGING TRANSMISSION
GEARS
All models for the ARGO are equipped with a four position
transmission. The gearshift lever extends through the firewall
and is moved to the right or left into one of four positions
(See Figure 3-7):
* REV (Reverse) - for backing up the vehicle
* N (Neutral) - for starting the engine or idling
* LOW - for use when extra pulling power or very low speed
is required in rough terrain.
* HIGH - for general use at normal operating speeds.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to move the gearshift from the neutral (N)
starting position until the engine idles down completely.
The ARGO is equipped with an automatic clutch that is
activated by engine speed. If the engine idle speed is too
high, the transmission will grind during gear engage-
ment.
