Argo All 6X6, Service Manual

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Clutch System Argo Service Manual
Ontario Drive & Gear Limited www.argoutv.com
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General Instructions
WARNING
Detailed information on standard workshop and safety procedures, and general ser-
vicing operations is not included in this manual, which has been prepared to assist
qualified service personnel. ARGO assumes no responsibility or liability for PER -
SONAL INJURY or VEHICLE DAMAGE which results from any servicing proce-
dure performed, including those instructions outlined in this manual.
Automatic Torque Converter System
The torque converter system automatically regulates the torque delivered by the engine to
the transmission. The System consists of a driver clutch located on the engine output shaft,
a driven clutch located on the input shaft of the transmission, and a drive belt.
On acceleration, the driver clutch moveable face travels towards the fixed face as the weights
in the clutch are pushed outwards due to centrifugal force. This in turn compresses the
internal spring of the driver clutch. As the driver clutch faces narrow, they grip the drive
belt moving it towards the top of the driver clutch. (Top No Load Speed). At the same
time, the transmission’s driven clutch plates spread apart as the belt rides down between
the faces. The tension in this clutch is also regulated by a spring. As the vehicle comes
under load, the spring loaded cam on the driven clutch forces the clutch plates together,
causing the CVT to “Back Shift”.
NOTE
At idle, the belt should rest flush or a little beyond the edge of the driven clutch on the
transmission. At top no load speed the belt should run near or to the top of the driver
clutch.
CAUTION
Worn or dirty clutch components, or a worn drive belt will make the ARGO unreli-
able and unsafe to operate.
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