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SECTION 10
ACCESSORY INFORMATION
10.1 GENERAL
This section deals with accessories that have been specifi-
cally designed for the ARGO and can be purchased sepa-
rately from your dealer. Special operating procedures and
safety precautions must be observed before operating or us-
ing certain accessories.
10.2 CARGO TIE DOWNS (Part No. 614-06)
Cargo tie downs are intended to assist in securing a load in
the rear compartment of any Argo. Use rope or elastic cords,
laced over the load and through the tie down rings, to hold
the load in place.
CAUTION
WARNING
Never attempt to raise the vehicle by using the tie down
rings as lifting points.
Never exceed gross vehicle weight. Never exceed the maxi-
mum rear compartment weight for 6-wheelers (65 kg/140
lbs.).
10.3 ARGO TRACK SYSTEMS (Standard Track - Part
Nos. 615-25 & 815-25, Super Track - Part Nos. 625-00,
625-35 & 825-00)
There are two different types of track systems available for
use with the Argo, the standard track system and Super Track.
Standards tracks and Super Tracks are similar in basic de-
sign and use the same pins and lock collars to join the seg-
ments together. However, Super Tracks are wider than stand-
ard tracks.
The track systems spread the weight of the vehicle over a
larger area than the tires, thereby reducing the ground pres-
sure and allowing the vehicle to stay on top rather than sink-
ing into soft terrain.
The segmented track design allows the replacement of only
those segments that may have become damaged or worn with
use.
CAUTION
Only use track segments that show the Argo trademark.
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 changes will cause the segments to expand or
contract and will also change the tire pressure. In order to
maintain suitable tension on the track system, observe the
following precautions:
•
If the track-equipped vehicle is stored in a warm area,
always allow the tires and tracks to reach the outdoor
temperature and re-check tire inflation before use.
•
Do not over-inflate tires (3 p.s.i. max.).
Damage to the
lower body could result from the track segments rubbing
against the lower body.
•
Pay special attention to the tracks during the first few
hours of use. If the tracks become loose or slack, start
touching the lower body or the tires begin to slip inside
the tracks,
DO NOT INCREASE TIRE PRESSURE
OVER 3.0 psi. REMOVE THE STEEL HALF SEG-
MENT FROM EACH TRACK.
CAUTION
Over-inflating the tires will cause excessive and prema-
ture wear of the tires and the Argo track system. Over-
inflation may also cause axle and/or bearing damage.
Under-inflation of the tires may allow them to slip in the
tracks or may lead to the unseating of the tire bead from
the wheel rim. The tires may climb out of the track sys-
tem during a turn or on side slope operation. Check that
all tires are correctly inflated. Avoid sharp, high speed
turns when the Argo is heavily loaded.
10.3.1 Operating Precautions
An Argo equipped with tracks has a reduced carrying capac-
ity in water. Tracked 6 wheel models have a 120 kg/264 lbs.
capacity. Tracked 8 wheel models have a 270 kg/589 lbs.
capacity. Refer to Section 5.6 of this manual for additional
information on safe operation in water.
