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SECTION 11
ACCESSORY INFORMATION
11.1 GENERAL
This section deals with accessories that have been specifically
designed for the ARGO and can be purchased separately from
your dealer. Special operating procedures and safety precau-
tions must be observed before operating or using certain
accessories.
11.2 CARGO TIE DOWNS
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.
Never attempt to raise the vehicle by using the tie down
rings as lifting points.
Never exceed gross vehicle weight. Never exceed the
maximum rear compartment weight for 6-wheelers (65
kg/140 lbs.).
11.3 ARGO TRACK SYSTEM - Rubber Track
The Rubber Track System is installed over the existing 25"
Argo tires and is hinged in one location.
The track system spreads the weight of the vehicle over a
larger area than the tires, thereby reducing the ground pressure
and allowing the vehicle to stay on top of, rather than sinking
into, soft terrain.
Your Frontier is manufactured with either Beadlock or
Steel Offset Wheels
Beadlock or steel offset rim wheels have rim mounting discs
that are offset from the centre of the rim and are mounted on
longer axles. The rims can be turned around 180 degrees to
increase the distance between the tires and vehicle body al-
lowing clearance for the 18" width track. Tires still require
sizing and correct tire pressure to be used with tracks. Care-
fully follow the next steps to ensure optimal performance of
tracks on your Argo.
11.3.1 Track Installation Preparation:
T
ires must be checked for size and installed in a specific order
as shown in the charts, Figure 11-2. If this is not done, chain
windup will happen causing damage to the chain tensioning
system and possibly, to other drive system components. Tires
should be sized this way:
a. With the tires still off the machine, inflate them all
to 5.0 psi.
b. Measure the circumference of each tire using a
suitable tape measure, being sure to measure
around the center line of the tire. Figure 11-1.
Write down the measurement on each tire with a
grease pencil.
c. Flip and install tires 180 degrees in the track run-
ing position (tires are placed out farther from the
vehicle lower body).Install the tires as shown in
the chart (Figure 11-2).
Figure 11-1. Measuring the tire.
Two tires that measure a certain difference in circumfer
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ence when at 5 psi, will always be the same difference
in circumference when at equal pressure.
Check tire
pressure every 10 hours and adjust to the pressures
shown in the chart.
d. Remove the air from the end tires.
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