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SECTION 7
MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
Figure 7-17. Position of idler chain link for removal
Figure 7-16. Location of power pack clamping nuts
and adjusting bolts
Idler Chain Replacement
Replacement of the idler chains is required if the adjustment
bolt is fully extended and idler chain deflection still exceeds
3 mm (1/8").
To Remove the Idler Chains:
Loosen the power pack clamping nuts and adjusting bolts as
shown in Figure 7-16 and proceed as follows:
1. Place the gearshift in neutral and roll the vehicle until
the connecting link of one of the idler chains is positioned
as shown in Figure 7-17.
2. Remove the spring clip from the connecting link. Remove
the outside plate and tap out the connecting link. As the
connecting link is removed, the inside plates will be re-
leased (refer to Figure 7-7).
3. Remove the idler chain from the vehicle.
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to remove the other idler chain.
To Install the Idler Chains:
1. Install the chain over the brake disc sprocket and the idler
shaft sprocket.
2. Pull the ends of the chains together and insert the con-
necting link. Insert the inside plates before pushing the
connecting link into position.
NOTE: Use a pair of modified 7R Vice Grips to hold the
ends of the chain together while inserting the connecting
link. There may be no slack in the 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-
cation information.
3. Replace the outside plate and spring clip as shown in Fig-
ure 7-7.
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to replace the other idler chain.
7.2.6 TIRE INFLATION
Improperly inflated tires can cause the vehicle to pull to one
side, requiring constant steering correction. Suggested in-
flation for the Runamuk 22x10.00-8, Rawhide III 22x11.00-
8 and Rawhide III 25x12.00-9 is between 2.5 to 3.5 psi (17
to 24 kPa). Maximum operating pressure is 5 psi (34 kPa).
A special low pressure tire gauge (ARGO Part No. 619-10)
is available from your ARGO dealer.
7.2.7 TIRE REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT
Repair a flat tire by removing the tire completely from the
rim. Proper tire changing equipment is necessary to remove
and remount the tire.
Apply a radial tire patch on the inside of the tire over the
puncture or hole.
Remount the tire on the rim using ONLY WATER as a bead
lubricant. Spoon the tire onto the rim to prevent tire bead
area damage. THE TIRE MAY EXPLODE IF OVER-IN-
FLATED. Place the tire and rim assembly in a protective
cage to inflate and to seat the beads. Never inflate over 32
psi (220 kPa) to seat the bead. Once both beads are seated,
deflate to 2.5 to 3.5 psi (17 to 24 kPa), 5 psi (34 kPa) maxi-
mum operating pressure. A special, low pressure tire gauge
(ARGO Part No. 619-10) is available from your ARGO dealer.
