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OPERATOR’S

MANUAL

MANUAL NO. 671-22

Printed in Canada 08/2012

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Page 1: ...OPERATOR S MANUAL MANUAL NO 671 22 Printed in Canada 08 2012 Do not remove this manual from this vehicle ...

Page 2: ...nual Please read and follow them carefully Always be safety conscious when you operate your ARGO and remember it is a motorized vehicle The ARGO is easy to drive and you will soon be tempted to take on new challenges Please take the time to develop your driving skills before doing so Observe the recommendations outlined in this Operator s Manual and remember some things are just impossible even wi...

Page 3: ...ed on the latest product information available at the time of printing Ontario Drive Gear Limited reserves the right to make changes at any time and without obligation Reproduction of any part of this publication is prohibited without prior written permission Une version francaise du manuel d operation est disponsible sous le numero suiv ant 671 22FR Les plaquettes d avertissement et d instruction...

Page 4: ...hearing protection Equip your vehicle with a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit Equip your vehicle with basic tools for emergency repairs Before starting your engine check for spilled fuel and wipe any up immediately Any fuel is a potentially explosive substance that can cause serious personal injury when ignited Keep the floor pans secured in place at all times Fingers feet animal tails or paw...

Page 5: ...8 3 4 THROTTLE CONTROL 9 3 5 STARTING PROCEDURE 9 3 6 NEUTRAL START SWITCH 9 3 7 PRIMING PROCEDURE 9 3 8 STOPPING THE ENGINE 9 3 9 SELECTING AND CHANGING TRANSMISSION GEARS 10 3 9 1 Changing Transmission Gears 10 3 10 HEADLIGHTS 10 4 0 DRIVING PROCEDURES 4 1 DRIVING STRAIGHT AHEAD 11 4 2 STOPPING THE VEHICLE 11 4 3 TURNING THE VEHICLE 11 4 3 1 Left Turn 11 4 3 2 Right Turn 11 4 4 BACKING THE VEHIC...

Page 6: ...ORMATION 18 6 3 1 Air Filter 18 6 3 2 Fuel Filter 19 6 4 LUBRICATION INFORMATION 19 6 4 1 General 19 6 4 2 Clutch Lubrication 19 6 4 3 Drive Chain Lubrication 19 6 4 4 Automatic Chain Oiler System if equipped 19 6 4 5 Axle Bearing Lubrication 20 6 4 6 Output Shaft Lubrication 20 7 0 MAINTENANCE INFORMATION 7 1 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 21 7 1 1 GENERAL 21 7 1 2 BATTERY 21 Checking the Fluid Level 21 In Ve...

Page 7: ...ake Pad Inspection Procedure 30 Re installation of Firewall 30 7 3 5 EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT 30 Adjusting the Emergency Parking Brake 30 7 3 6 BRAKE PLUNGER ADJUSTMENT 31 7 3 7 ENGINE COOLING EXHAUST SYSTEM 31 7 4 DAILY CHECKLIST 32 7 5 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 33 8 0 TROUBLESHOOTING 34 9 0 CLEANING AND STORAGE 9 1 CLEANING THE VEHICLE 36 9 2 STORING THE VEHICLE 36 Clean the Vehicle 36 Drai...

Page 8: ...11 5 WINCH KIT Part No 622 133 46 11 5 1 Rules for Safe Operation 46 11 5 2 Tips for Extending the Life of Your Winch 48 11 6 RECEIVER WINCH KIT 49 11 7 BILGE PUMP KIT Part No 849 146 49 11 8 SNOW PLOW KIT Part No 657 106 49 11 8 1 Operation Guidelines 49 11 9 UTILITY TRAILER Part No 695 80BL 49 11 10 1 Operating Precautions 49 11 10 ROLL OVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURES 50 11 11 FOUR POINT LIFT KIT Par...

Page 9: ...rt Section 8 contains information for locating and correcting mechanical problems In many cases potential problems can be identified by unusual noises sluggishness or vibration before they result in a breakdown Refer to the chart to identify these symptoms Take immedi ate corrective action or take the vehicle to an Argo dealer for service This manual does not provide detailed maintenance or servic...

Page 10: ... all accessories Capacity for occupants and cargo is reduced by the weight of accessories as shown in the following chart Available vehicle capacity must be reduced if your vehicle is equipped with any accessories Reduce the available capacity by the total weight of accessories fitted to your vehicle Reduce By Accessory On On On Vehicle Land Water 18 Rubber Track 8x8 310 lbs 140 kg 185 lbs 85 kg 1...

Page 11: ...teering Handle Bar Vehicle Identification Plate Serial No 1234523424525 Model No 1234335 12 Volt Outlet 12 Volt Outlet Steering Quick Release Light Switch Ignition Switch Hi Lo Range Shifter Temperature Gauge Speedometer Tachometer Voltmeter Fuel Gauge Capacity Plate Grab Handle Glove Box Grab Handle Glove Box Warning Lights Oil Pressure Parking Brake ON Check Engine SECTION 1 GENERAL INFORMATION ...

Page 12: ...t manual call 1 800 ARGOATV BEER BEER WARNING IN WATER ALWAYS Use vehicle in calm water only as vehicle may sink if it fills with water Secure drain plugs and keep convertible top doors free for unrestricted exit Observe capacity limitations and keep load low and evenly distributed Enter and exit water on gradual terrain slope Hot Muffler Warning HOT WARNING Capacity Plate CAUTION Run Start Off St...

Page 13: ...ure For light use with low payloads pressurize to 5 psi 24 kPa For heavy use with high loads use up to 7 psi 48 kPa 3 Test the operation of the twist grip throttle control by turning it to the fully open position and releasing it The throttle must operate smoothly and return automatically to the fully closed position Take the vehicle to an ARGO dealer if the twist grip requires adjustment 4 Check ...

Page 14: ... the Operator s Manual covering water operation Enter the water from a firm gradual slope If the water is deep enough for the vehicle to float unlatch all safety belts and restraining devices including the operator s In shallow water be prepared to free yourself from restraining devices quickly If an emergency arises you and your passengers may have to leave the vehicle quickly If the vehicle is e...

Page 15: ...ed watertight fuel containers The fuel filler neck and fuel cap are located on the right side of the vehicle behind the driver s seat Replace the fuel cap if fuel leakage occurs or if moisture is detected in the fuel Use ARGO Part No 126 100 fuel cap Never fill the tank to the point where the fuel level rises into the filler neck If the tank is overfilled heat may cause the fuel to expand and over...

Page 16: ...ngs to the op posite direction of the turn Always take care to avoid hitting persons or objects with the rear of the vehicle Serious injury or death can result Figure 3 1 Making a left hand turn 3 2 STEERING POSITION ADJUSTMENT The Argo Titan is equipped with adjustable position steering controls To relocate the handle bar assembly to a different position lift UPon the steering quick release lever...

Page 17: ...ts the key will automatically return to the RUN position 6 Release the twist grip control and allow the engine to come to an idle 7 Release the parking brake only when you are ready to drive the vehicle 8 If the engine fails to start refer to the troubleshooting chart in Section 8 for corrective action 3 6 NEUTRAL START SWITCH If the vehicle will not start in neutral the battery has a charge and t...

Page 18: ...LOW Forward or Reverse or vice versa while vehicle is in motion Ensure vehicle is at a complete stop before placing the lever into the desired range Fig 3 6 Gear shift travel and gear positions Fig 3 7 Hi Low range positions Do not attempt to move the gearshift from the neutral N starting position until the engine idles down completely The ARGO is equipped with an automatic clutch that is activate...

Page 19: ... vehicle s brake disc has been locked pushing or pulling harder on the steering system will not increase the turning ability of the vehicle Damage may occur to the steering system as a result of oversteering To make a left turn pull back on the left steering bar while at the same time pushing on the right When the turn has been completed return the steering bar to the centre position 4 3 2 Right T...

Page 20: ...lunk noise may be heard during this procedure 4 5 2 Recommended Gear Selections Trails and higher speed driving Recommended gear selection HIGH range In High range the Titan will turn as tight as mostATV s and UTV s which is ideal for trail riding Compared to previous braked skid steer vehicles the Titan will corner with minimal loss of speed or engine power The increased efficiency results in coo...

Page 21: ...cause the vehicle to roll over causing serious personal injury or death Never attempt to turn the vehicle around on a steep hill or grade Turning the vehicle around on a hill can result in the vehicle rolling over Approach the hill head on to minimize the possibility of slid ing sideways or rolling over Accelerate slowly to prevent loss of traction When traction is lost the vehicle may slide sidew...

Page 22: ...eave the vehicle quickly 3 Do not attempt to cross large bodies of water Stay close to the shore in case an emergency arises and you have to leave the water 4 Do not attempt to navigate any body of water with a strong current Avoid water operation under windy conditions 5 Do not use the Argo in water when equipped with tracks unless it is also equipped with an outboard motor The tracks do not prop...

Page 23: ... travel left The turning radius is somewhat greater in water and the vehicle does not respond to changes in direction as quickly as it does on land Turning in water may be more effective in Low gear The vehicle is propelled forward through the water by the web of the tires as they rotate To back up in water release the throttle shift the transmission into neutral and use a paddle Avoid rocks stump...

Page 24: ...y body openings However there is a risk of the vehicle tip ping particularly if the load is unbalanced Be prepared to shift occupants weight for balance Getting back onto safe ice depends on various conditions and the expertise of the driver Be especially careful to prevent water from entering the vehicle Balance the cargo and passenger load Keep openings like air intakes exhaust etc above the wat...

Page 25: ...he engine if the oil level is above the FULL mark or below the ADD mark Premature engine dam age or total engine failure can occur when the oil level is not properly maintained Figure 6 1 Oil fill and level location Kohler Aegis engine 6 1 2 Recommended Engine Oil Use a high quality detergent oil of API American Petroleum Institute service class as listed in chart Choose the correct viscosity of o...

Page 26: ...ission oil every 150 operating hours Start and warm up the engine so the oil will drain easily Remove firewall to access the drain plug located at the bottom of the transmission Drain the transmission oil into a suitable container and dispose of the oil at a disposal site While draining the transmission oil be sure to clean off any metal particles that are on the magnet of the drain plug These fin...

Page 27: ...g the chains after cleaning them Recommended Oil Any good quality oil of the proper viscosity based on temperature see chart can be used The oil must be able to penetrate into the bushings and side plates to be effective Do not use used oils high tack oils i e chainsaw bar oil heavy oil or grease For instructions to remove clean and replace the air filter components refer to the air cleaner sectio...

Page 28: ... and chain life do not let the reservoir run dry Periodically check to make sure all holes are dripping oil correctly Wiping the bottom of the drip tubes with a rag will remove any larger deposits of dirt Afull reservoir of oil should last approx 40 hrs of run time 6 4 5 Axle Bearing Lubrication The Titan axle assemblies are filled with 200ml of 80W90 Gear Lube HYP0Y C At 20 hours 1 The oil level ...

Page 29: ...al installation practices is not included here ODG assumes no responsibility or li ability for PERSONAL INJURY or VEHICLE DAMAGE which results from any procedure performed including those procedures outlined here Before performing any procedure an individual must have determined to his her satisfaction that personal injury or vehicle damage will not result from the procedure working environment or...

Page 30: ...side terminal torque tool to tighten side terminal cables to avoid damage Never overtighten or hammer cables onto terminals Check the Charging System The voltage regulator should be checked every time you change oil It should be checked immediately if the battery is hot to the touch if electrolyte is bubbling or spewing from the vents or if the open circuit voltage is below 12 4 volts or above 12 ...

Page 31: ...NANCE INFORMATION DO NOT USE Battery Bolt Extenders or Battery Bolts Figure 7 1a for testing or charging batteries They do not provide the necessary lead to lead contact and can reduce your cold cranking amperage CCA and state of charge readings Batteries should be boost charged if the open circuit voltage voltmeter reading is below 12 4 volts See charging chart Figure 7 1b VOLTAGE STATE OF CHARGE...

Page 32: ...onnect the battery to prevent accidentally starting the engine Keep the engine compartment hood clutch guard and firewall securely in place when the engine is running Severe injury can result if the drive belt clutch compo nents or other moving parts come loose If engine compartment inspection is necessary while the engine is running use EXTREME CAUTION Keep en gine RPM low Avoid standing directly...

Page 33: ...cal for proper operation of the drive system Return the vehicle to an ARGO dealer if rapid belt wear occurs 7 2 2 CLUTCH MAINTENANCE Disassembly and repair of the driver and driven clutch requires special tools Return the vehicle to an authorizedARGO dealer if the clutch units need servicing The following indicates that clutch service might be required a drop in vehicle performance the clutch does...

Page 34: ...o longer take up the chain slack the chain is seized due to rust and lack of lubrication the chain climbs the sprocket teeth especially noticeable when turning Drive Chain Removal 1 Place the gearshift in the neutral position 2 Remove the floor pans 3 Remove the chain tensioner torsion springs 4 Roll the vehicle until the connecting link on one of the chains is visible 5 Remove the cotter pins fro...

Page 35: ...hicle with a low pressure tire gauge Part No 619 10 and with a hand pump RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES for TERRAIN Soft Ground Low Pressure On soft terrain use lower pressure Hard Ground Higher Pressure On hard terrain and water use higher pressure Rocky Ground Highest Pressure On rough or rocky terrain fill to but not more than the recommended range indicated on the tire sidewall This will reduce the po...

Page 36: ... pressure A special low pressure tire gauge ARGO Part No 619 10 is available from your ARGO dealer Replace badly worn or damaged tires with original equip ment Argo tires Consult your ARGO dealer if in doubt Any other tires size type or tread pattern will affect the skid steering characteristics of the vehicle and may cause vehicle damage ARGO track systems are designed for use ONLYwith original e...

Page 37: ... CHANGING BRAKE FLUID The inherent stability of Silicone DOT 5 Brake Fluid reduces the need for frequent brake fluid replacement Inspect the fluid for degradation discolouration or particles during normal fluid level inspections If discolouration has occurred the brake fluid system should be drained flushed and refilled with fresh brake fluid If particles are evident in the fluid drain the system ...

Page 38: ...of the firewall counter clockwise 1 4 turn 3 Pull the bottom of the firewall rearward Push the rubber gear shift boot back into the engine compartment 4 Lift the firewall clear of the driving compartment With the firewall removed both handbrake hydraulic brake calipers are visible Each caliper has 2 brake pads which are secured by 2 3 8 Socket Head bolts Inspect all 4 brake pads Replace the pads w...

Page 39: ...lunger pin guide tab resulting in compromised system operation 1 Remove the steering assembly cover Figure 7 8 2 Pull back the rubber boot at both master cylinder plunger pins and check each piston location relative to the face of the master cylinder casting as illustrated in Figure 7 15 Use a straight edge against the face of the casting to ensure the piston is between zero and 0 020 0 5 mm depth...

Page 40: ...tion DAILY OR BEFORE EACH USE COMPLETE REQUIRES ATTENTION Section Check coolant level Check fan belt and alternator belt tension Check fuel level 2 2 Check tire inflation 7 2 5 Check twist grip throttle operation 2 2 Check handlebar travel 2 2 Check hand parking brake operation 3 3 Check engine intake exhaust and hood scoop for obstructions 2 2 Check that drain plugs are in place 5 6 Check engine ...

Page 41: ...sliders driven clutch 7 2 2 Check sliders chain take up system 7 2 4 Inspect brake pads 7 3 4 Inspect adjust emergency parking brake 7 3 5 Inspect steering hydraulic brake fluid level condition 7 3 2 Inspect clean auto lube blocks Inspect alternator belt B SERVICE MAINTENANCE TO BE PERFORMED EVERY 150 HOURS OF OPERATION To include 50 hour service COMPLETE REQUIRES ATTENTION Section Change engine o...

Page 42: ...l or not 1 Place gear shift properly in gear properly engaged in gear 2 Drive belt worn see Section 7 2 1 2 Replace belt if worn excessively 3 Clutch not engaging 3 Return the vehicle to an Argo dealer for servicing 4 Transmission failure 4 Same as 3 above 5 Brakes not functioning 5 Adjust caliper or replace brake pads Vehicle pulls to right 1 Right tire pressure too low 1 Inflate all tires to the...

Page 43: ...oreign matter Re inflate tire 3 Position of air leak is not obvious 3 Submerge tire and rim in a water tank Air may be escaping through the rim halves or the valve stem Repair as required 4 Defective valve 4 Replace defective valve Hydraulic brakes are spongy 1 Air in hydraulic system 1 Have an Argo dealer bleed the brake or there is excessive handle bar travel 2 Leak in system 2 Have an Argo deal...

Page 44: ... system is consumed OR Add fuel stabilizer ARGO Part No 127 77 to the fuel tank and fill with fresh gasoline Run the engine for a few minutes to allow the treated fuel to reach the carburetor injectors Prepare the Battery for Storage Remove the battery from the vehicle Clean it and charge it with a battery charger Coat the battery terminals with a multi purpose grease to prevent corrosion Store th...

Page 45: ...ing 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 over...

Page 46: ...eatly reduces ability to balance and control the Argo on both land and in the water and could cause an accident resulting in injury or death to driver and passengers Never exceed the load capacity of the Argo as detailed in Section 1 4 of this manual Overloading the vehicle Heavy loads and high loads decrease the stabil ity of the vehicle and may cause it to roll Trying to steer an overloaded vehi...

Page 47: ...oads Operating at excessive speeds Personal injury or vehicle damage may result Do not drive the vehicle at high speeds over unfamiliar or rough terrain Never operate at speeds too fast for your skills or the conditions Failure to use extra care when operating the Argo on unfamiliar terrain Personal injury or vehicle damage may result Do not drive the vehicle at high speeds over unfamiliar or roug...

Page 48: ...injury Carefully practice backing up and turning in an open area until you become accustomed to this procedure Take precautions to avoid hitting persons or objects Use of the holding brake as a parking brake The holding brake system if equipped is not a parking brake and therefore is not designed to hold the vehicle in place for long periods of time The holding brake is for short term use only The...

Page 49: ...ne chain windup will happen causing damage to the drive system components Tires can be sized this way a With the tires still off the machine inflate them all to 10 psi If the tires were just installed on rims or were left set under 5 psi it is very important that the tires have a chance to sit for at least 24 hours while pressurized Re check the tire pressure and re set to 10 psi if required b Mea...

Page 50: ... reduced capacity on land Refer to Section 1 4 1 of this manual for additional information on operating capacities CAUTION should be observed when operating in winter conditions and a drop in temperature occurs Snow and slush accumulation in the track could freeze resulting in damage to the track system Slush snow and ice ac cumulation should be cleared from the axles and track periodically to pre...

Page 51: ...to slide on easily by hand up against the axle hub Torque to a minimum of 40 ft lbs Once the extension studs are tightened and aligned correctly they will not require re tightening unless they are removed However it is very important that with the Rubber Tracks installed the wheel nuts of the Argo are tightened to 65 ft lbs 88 N m initially re torqued after the first 10 hours of operation then aga...

Page 52: ... and prema ture wear of the tires and ARGO track system and may cause axle and or axle bearing damage Under inflation of the tires may allow them to slip in the track or may cause the tire to pop off the wheel rim Under certain conditions the tires may climb out of the track system during a turn or side hill operation Check that all tires are correctly inflated and avoid sharp high speed turns whe...

Page 53: ...r tire and forward to the front of the vehicle 8 Deflate the front and rear or all tires for easier installation of the final track pin 9 Join the two ends of the track and secure them in place with C Clamps as shown in Figure 11 10 so that the holes of the hinge lacing line up Figure 11 10 Securing with C clamps 10 Insert the 825 56 Track Pin through one of the 108 23 washers and then through the...

Page 54: ...and stopping Order kit 825 20 for the All Season tracks or 825 21 for the full length rubber tracks Make sure all passengers riding in an Argo equipped with ice cleats are informed to keep hands feet and clothing inside the vehicle well away from the tracks and ice cleats while the Argo is in motion Serious injury or death could result from getting caught by the ice cleats The Ice Cleats must be i...

Page 55: ...al replacement part Warn Part No 60076 6 USE HEAVY LEATHER GLOVES when handling wire rope Do not let wire rope slide through your hands A broken strand could seriously injure your hands 7 Keep clear of winch wire rope and hook when operating winch Never put your fingers through the hook when reeling in the last few feet of line If your finger should become trapped in the hook you could lose your f...

Page 56: ...o not allow the wire rope to become loosely wound Aloosely wound spool allows a wire rope under load to work its way down into the layers of wire rope on the drum When this happens the wire rope may become wedged within the body of the windings damaging the wire rope To prevent this problem keep the wire rope tightly and evenly wound on the drum at all times During winching periodically check to s...

Page 57: ...the blade damage or operator injury could result from hitting rocks stakes or curbs hidden under the snow being plowed 11 8 1 Operating Guidelines 1 Do NOT operate the Argo on open or frozen bodies of water with the snow plow installed 2 For quick removal of the snowplow unit disconnect the rear hitch points of the upper boom from the mounting brackets unhook and rewind the winch cable 3 The knive...

Page 58: ... and carefully Be particularly careful when driving under trees as low hanging branches can upset your vehicle Never place or carry anything on top of the ROPS The ROPS design provides reasonable protection from injury in the event of a rollover DO NOT rely on it to protect the occupants from irresponsible driving Seat belts must be properly adjusted and worn by all oc cupants at all times EXCEPT ...

Page 59: ...is required to hold the ends of the drive chain together while inserting the connecting link This tool can also be used to hold the ends of the idler chain together while inserting the connecting link Grind the undercut and sides of the vice grip jaw to fit over 2 chain rollers The undercut is approximately 1 4 radius as shown ...

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Page 63: ... Gear Limited This warranty is void immediately upon the ARGO or CENTAUR being used in any speed contest racing dragging etc This warranty does not cover the following items 1 Machines or parts lost or damaged during shipment 2 Normal maintenance as outlined in the maintenance schedule found in the Operator s Manual or adjustments after initial pre servicing is completed 3 Normal replacement of se...

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