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OPERATOR’S

MANUAL

MANUAL NO.

100-0103

Printed in Canada

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Frontier 650 8x8
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Summary of Contents for Frontier 600 6x6

Page 1: ...00 0103 Printed in Canada 08 2020 Do not remove this manual from this vehicle Frontier 650 8x8 Frontier 700 8x8 Frontier 700 Scout 8x8 Frontier 600 6x6 Frontier 700 6x6 Frontier 700 Scout 6x6 Frontier...

Page 2: ...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 es...

Page 3: ...eserts of Saudi Arabia We are proud to provide you with a vehicle that represents the ultimate in amphibious all terrain transportation Your safety and the safety of all ARGO users is of the greatest...

Page 4: ...guisher and a first aid kit Equip your vehicle with basic tools for emergency repairs Before starting your engine check for spilled gasoline and wipe any up immediately Gasoline is a potentially explo...

Page 5: ...GO 10 2 4 OPERATORS WITH DISABILITIES 11 2 5 FUELING THE VEHICLE 12 2 6 VENTED FUEL SYSTEM ALL MODELS 12 2 7 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 12 3 0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3 1 BRAKES AND STEERING 15 3 2 EMERGENCY P...

Page 6: ...r 26 6 3 3 Fuel Filter Briggs 26 6 3 4 Oil Filter Kohler Briggs 26 6 4 LUBRICATION INFORMATION 26 6 4 1 General 26 6 4 2 Clutch Lubrication 26 6 4 3 Drive Chain Lubrication 26 6 4 4 Automatic Chain Oi...

Page 7: ...N 41 Firewall Removal 41 Brake Pad Inspection Procedure 41 Re installation of Brake Pads 42 Re installation of Firewall 42 7 3 5 EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT 42 7 3 6 BRAKE PLUNGER ADJUSTMENT 43...

Page 8: ...EAT KIT 56 11 5 OUTBOARD MOTOR BRACKET 56 11 6 ARGO STORAGE COVERS 56 11 7 POWER WINCH 56 11 7 1 Rules for Safe Operation 57 11 7 2 Tips for Extending the Life of Your Winch 58 11 8 REAR MUD FLAP ACCE...

Page 9: ...hart 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...

Page 10: ...city for occupants and cargo is reduced by the weight of accessories as shown in the following chart Some models come with accessories included Available vehi cle capacity must be reduced if your vehi...

Page 11: ...ngaged after installing the seat Pull the seat hard to ensure that it is secured properly Never attach a tow line to the handrail of the seat back rest When a roll over protection structure ROPS is in...

Page 12: ...stem 12 volt D C AGM battery 385 cold cranking amps at 0 F 25A charging system 12 volt D C AGM battery 385 cold crank ing amps at 0 F 25A charging system Load Capacity Land 270 kg 595 lbs 259 kg 570 l...

Page 13: ...ystem 12 volt D C AGM battery 385 cold crank ing amps at 0 F 25A charging system 12 volt D C battery 435 cold cranking amps at 0 F 25A charging system Load Capacity Land 388 kg 855 lbs 381 kg 840 lbs...

Page 14: ...stopping brakes Drive Chains Single RC60 Roller Chain Double RC50 Single RC60 Roller Chain Electrical 12 volt D C AGM battery 385 cold cranking amps at 0 F 20A charging system 12 volt D C AGM battery...

Page 15: ...7 SECTION 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1 8 IDENTIFICATION AND LOCATION OF CONTROLS Figure 1 Frontier Kohler EFI Figure 2 Frontier Briggs Carburated...

Page 16: ...te operating hazards and provide special operating instructions Information about the use of the holding brake system the use of the vehicle in water correct fueling procedures and placement of the fl...

Page 17: ...te operating hazards and provide special operating instructions Information about the use of the holding brake system the use of the vehicle in water correct fueling procedures and placement of the fl...

Page 18: ...ully follow the engine manufacturer s recommended pre operation daily checks as well as the following 1 Check the fuel level in the see through tank located under the driver s seat 2 Check the air pre...

Page 19: ...e could leave you stranded If parts of your body are pain insensitive please take extra care to ensure that your skin does not touch components of the Argo that may be hot Also be aware of hot air exh...

Page 20: ...ed heat may cause the fuel to expand and overflow through the vent Portable fuel containers may contain contaminants dirt water etc that will cause engine operating problems Use only clean approved ga...

Page 21: ...perator Settings Under normal operating conditions the operator may use the Adjust button to cycle through trip A Figure 2 2 trip B Figure 2 3 hours of operation Figure 2 4 To 0 Trip Meter hold down A...

Page 22: ...eously for 3 seconds Time display flashes Use Adjust button to change numerical value and Select button to move to next digit Once correct time is set push Select button to advance to Digital Display...

Page 23: ...rther than the 6 wheel vehicle 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 EMERGENCY PAR...

Page 24: ...PROCEDURE EFI Models Only If the vehicle has run out of fuel follow the procedure below to prime the fuel system to restart 1 Turn the key switch to the RUN position for one minute Allow the fuel pum...

Page 25: ...consistent manageable terrain it also produces higher speeds LOW gear is ideal for rough terrain steep hills heavy pay loads track use etc The ARGO has a slower overall speed but greater turning powe...

Page 26: ...on the steering system if the vehicle is not responding as expected Once the vehicle s brake disc has been locked pushing or pulling harder on the steer ing system will not increase the turning capaci...

Page 27: ...on or braking can cause the vehicle to roll over causing serious personal injury or death The rear compartment capacity of all 6 wheel ARGO vehicles is 65 kg 140 lbs MAXIMUM Exceeding this weight limi...

Page 28: ...to leave 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 o...

Page 29: ...ed In some cases if there is a passenger or two and or additional cargo in the rear backing into the water could cause water to flood over the transom area and into the rear compartment Always seek ou...

Page 30: ...and Rubber Track systems Never travel alone into a remote area Leave your route and arrival plans with someone who can send help if you fail to arrive as planned 5 7 1 Use on Ice Covered Bodies of Wat...

Page 31: ...he dipstick before removing Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean cloth Re insert the dipstick and push it all the way into the tube Remove the dipstick and check the oil level The oil level sh...

Page 32: ...ine As an alternative to draining the engine oil from the drain plug you can use a vacuum pump and remove the oil through the dipstick tube A pump suitable for this is available through your Argo deal...

Page 33: ...rARGO brand 75W90 Syn thetic lube Part No 130 104 As you refill the transmission check the oil level with the dipstick Check that the oil level is even with the mark on the dipstick after it has been...

Page 34: ...the recommended lubrication intervals 6 4 2 Clutch Lubrication No lubrication is required for either the driven clutch or driver clutch They are designed to run dry If lubricant is used use of the veh...

Page 35: ...d dirt will also improve the effectiveness of chain lubrication Operation The automatic chain oil system operates on a timed circuit that starts as soon as the key is turned to the run position The sy...

Page 36: ...sing every 25 hours of operation or before the vehicle is taken out of service for any extended period Use a pistol grip type grease gun to avoid dislocating the bearing seals due to excessive grease...

Page 37: ...lithium based NLGI 2 or 3 mineral oil based grease such as ShellAlvania 3 Apply every 50 hours or before the vehicle is taken out of service for any extended period Dirt dust and exposure to water wil...

Page 38: ...sponsibility 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...

Page 39: ...ner for proper operation Bubbles will appear as the electrolyte container lls the battery indicating the ow of battery acid Tap the container periodically to keep the electrolyte owing until the conta...

Page 40: ...ced into service Yuasa Smart Battery Chargers use constant current and pulse technology and can activate charge and maintain all Yuasa batteries High rate automotive types of chargers can cause damage...

Page 41: ...he engine to the driven clutch on the transmission These components are located on the left side of the engine compart ment Figure 7 3 Figure 7 3 Location of drive clutches and drive belt Check the dr...

Page 42: ...r transmission will not shift smoothly into gear at engine idle Clutch Inspection Inspect the nylon sliders every 50 hours The nylon sliders are mounted in the driven clutch moveable pulley Figure 7 7...

Page 43: ...5 Remove the outside plate and tap out the connecting link The inside plates will be released when the connecting link is removed Figure 7 9 6 Remove the chain from the vehicle 7 Repeat steps 4 to 6...

Page 44: ...s 1 4 6mm Figure 7 13 Wear groove on the slider block To Replace a Slider Block 1 Remove the floor pans 2 Turn the tensioner cam assembly in the direction which winds up the torsion spring and push th...

Page 45: ...series of sprockets They are located on each side of the transmission Aloose or improperly adjusted idler chain can result in damage to the chain or sprockets During the new vehicle break in period ch...

Page 46: ...m your ARGO dealer CHANGING TIRE PRESSURE FOR DIFFERENT TERRAIN CONDITIONS The tire pressure should be adjusted according to differences in terrain Observance of these guidelines will lead to less wea...

Page 47: ...de of the tire over the puncture or hole Remount the tire on the rim using a bead lubricant such as Murphy s Tire Tube Mounting Compound Spoon the tire onto the rim to prevent tire bead area damage TH...

Page 48: ...of use and then after every 100 hours Figure 7 25 Mid Axle Locations Figure 7 26 Front Rear Bearing Extension Location if applicable Figure 7 25 Bearing Flange and Cork Gasket Figure 7 26 Bearing Flan...

Page 49: ...should be drained flushed and refilled with fresh brake fluid If particles are evident in the fluid drain the system flush and refill An ARGO dealer will perform these operations for you Spilled brake...

Page 50: ...ke lever is fully up Figure 7 30 3 Locate the Parking Brake Adjustment Bracket near the bottom of the transmission Figure 7 31 Check to ensure that the brakes are NOT engaged when the Brake Lever is i...

Page 51: ...ure there is plenty of ventilation to avoid exposure to exhaust and engine fumes Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide an odourless colourless toxic gas that will cause serious personal injury or de...

Page 52: ...nge transmission oil Inspect and adjust chain tensioners Inspect steering and stopping brake operation Check tightness of all bearing and sprocket C Clips Grease inner outer output shaft bearings Lubr...

Page 53: ...Intake Exhaust for Obstructions Check that the drain plugs are in place Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil And Filter Check Transmission Oil Level Change Transmission Oil Check Clean Replace Ai...

Page 54: ...r 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 f...

Page 55: ...tire bead off the rim Clean the rim bead area to remove dirt and foreign 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 throu...

Page 56: ...run it until all fuel in the system is consumed OR Add fuel stabilizer ARGO Part No 130 107 to the fuel tank and fill with fresh gasoline Run the engine for a few minutes to allow the treated fuel to...

Page 57: ...ng 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 sig...

Page 58: ...ers 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 r...

Page 59: ...ads 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...

Page 60: ...ious 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 p...

Page 61: ...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...

Page 62: ...e two assembled tracks on the floor 3 Drive the vehicle forward onto the tracks leaving ap proximately 8 extending past the front tires 4 Pull the remaining track around the rear tire and forward to t...

Page 63: ...information on safe operation in water Do not use theArgo in water when equipped with tracks unless it is also equipped with an outboard motor The tracks do not propel the Argo in water CAUTION should...

Page 64: ...e Argo Use caution when turning in confined spaces or close to bystanders Personal injury or damage may result Figure 11 15 Warning Label 618 21 11 6 ARGO STORAGE COVERS The Argo storage covers preven...

Page 65: ...ween the winch and the load 5 INSPECT WIRE ROPE AND EQUIPMENT FRE QUENTLY Afrayed wire rope with broken strands should be replaced immediately Always replace wire rope with the manufacturer s identica...

Page 66: ...t 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 becom...

Page 67: ...ed for the convertible top When the windshield is raised in the upright position it must be supported by the two side support arms Attach both support arms to the windshield frame brackets using the q...

Page 68: ...free of charge replacement The part num ber is 126 84 11 13 SNOW PLOW ACCESSORY The snow plow assembly attaches to the front of the Argo at two mounting brackets that bolt to the front axle bearing ex...

Page 69: ...es sive tire wear Do not use in fast flowing or rough water Operator discretion is advised Do not stop suddenly when pulling a loaded trailer down hill as it may run ahead or into the back of the vehi...

Page 70: ...62 NOTES...

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Page 72: ...contained herein The repair or replacement of parts or the performance of service under this warranty does not extend the life of this warranty beyond its original expiration date WARRANTY LIMITATION...

Page 73: ...y an unauthorized repair center Incidental or consequential damages or damages of any kind including without limitation towing storage telephone rental taxi inconvenience insurance coverage loan payme...

Page 74: ...lied is warranted for the period of time before the first scheduled replacement date for that part If the part fails before the first scheduled replacement the part will be repaired or replaced by Any...

Page 75: ...include any engine parts related to the following systems 1 Air induction system 2 Fuel system 3 Ignition system 4 Exhaust gas recirculation systems The following parts are also considered emission re...

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