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SECTION 10
POTENTIAL HAZARDS
Operating the Argo
without reading and
understanding the
Operator’s Manual
The risk of accident is greatly increased if the
operator does not know how to operate the Argo
properly in different situations and on different
types of terrain.
New or inexperienced operators should read
and understand the Operator’s Manual. They
should then regularly practice the operating
techniques described in this Operator’s Manual.
POTENTIAL
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
HAZARD
Allowing anyone un-
der age 16 to operate
this vehicle.
Children under the age of 16 may not have the
skills, abilities, or judgement needed to operate
the Argo safely and may be involved in an ac-
cident causing severe injury or death.
No one under the age of 16 should be allowed
to operate the Argo.
Operating or riding
as a passenger in the
Argo without wearing
an approved motorcy-
cle helmet, eye protec-
tion, and protective
clothing.
Operating or driving without an approved mo-
torcycle helmet increases the chance of severe
head injury or death in the event of an accident.
Operating or driving without eye protection can
result in an accident and increases your chances
of a severe injury in the event of an accident.
Wear an approved safety helmet and eye protec-
tion when driving or riding in the vehicle.
Operating the Argo
after or while consum-
ing alcohol or drugs.
Could seriously affect your judgement, cause
you to react more slowly, and affect your bal-
ance and perception. This could result in an
accident.
Never allow anyone under the influence of
alcohol or any other intoxicating substance to
drive or ride in the vehicle.
Never use with drugs or alcohol.
Carrying passengers in
the dump box.
Riders can fall off and be killed.
No riders in the dump box.
Carrying cargo when
using the Argo in
water.
Argo vehicles may sink if they fill with water,
resulting in injury or drowning to driver and
passengers.
If the vehicle upsets or swamps, exposure in
cold water significantly reduces the chance of
survival.
Be especially cautious when operating a loaded
vehicle (cargo and/or passengers) in water.
Observe the capacity limits. Do not enter water
if the vehicle is overloaded.
Use extra caution when operating the Argo in
cold water.
Carrying cargo in the
dump box when used
in water.
Greatly reduces your ability to balance and con-
trol the Argo in the water. Could cause an acci-
dent, including capsizing and sinking, resulting
in injury or drowning to driver and passengers.
Do not use the dump box equipped Argo in
water.
Operating the Argo
in water without
drain plugs properly
installed.
Will cause the vehicle to fill with water and
cause it to capsize or sink, which could result in
injury or drowning to driver and passengers.
Always make sure the drain plugs are properly
installed in the Argo as described in the Opera-
tor’s Manual.
Using the Argo to tow
anything in the water
other than an Argo
amphibious trailer.
Greatly reduces your ability to balance and
control the Argo in the water. Could cause an
accident, including capsizing and sinking, which
could result in injury or drowning to driver and
passengers.
Never tow anything other than an Argo am-
phibious trailer when the Argo is used in water.
Keep cargo low and centered in the trailer,
especially if used in water.
Operating the Argo in
rough water.
Greatly reduces your ability to balance and con-
trol the Argo in the water. Could cause an ac-
cident, including capsizing and sinking, which
could result in injury or drowning to driver and
passengers.
Do not attempt to navigate any body of water
with a strong current. Avoid water operation
under windy conditions.
Do not attempt to cross large bodies of water.
Stay close to shore in case of emergency and
you have to leave the water.
