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SECTION 8
TROUBLE SHOOTING
MALFUNCTION
PROBABLE CAUSE
CORRECTIVE ACTION
(SYMPTOM)
Electric starter inoperative
1. Loose electrical connections
1. Clean and re-tighten electrical
connections
2. Battery charge low or dead
2. Recharge battery or replace as
necessary
3. Faulty starter motor
3. Return the vehicle to an Argo
dealer for servicing
Engine turns over but will not
1. Engine is cold and choke is not pulled
1. Pull out the choke and try to start
start
out
again
2. Fuel tank is empty
2. Refill tank
3. Blocked fuel or air filter
3. Remove obstruction or replace
filter as necessary
4. Carburetor adjustment too lean
4. Adjust as detailed in the engine
manufacturer’s manual
5. Spark plugs defective or fouled
5. Clean and re-gap or replace
6. Ignition system inoperative
6. Have unit serviced by a properly
trained and equipped mechanic
7. Insufficient compression
7. Take the vehicle to a factory
authorized engine repair outlet
8. Improperly operating electric fuel
8. Check that electric fuel pump is
pump or fuel shut off solenoid.
operating. Make sure fuel shut off
KAWASAKI ENGINE ONLY.
solenoid is activated to allow fuel
into carburetor.
Engine will not run
1. Refer to engine manual
Vehicle will not move or turn
1. Transmission in neutral 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
6. Idler chain broken
6. Repair or replace
7. Idler sprocket weld broken
7. Have vehicle serviced by an Argo
dealer
Vehicle pulls to right
1. Right tire pressure too low
1. Inflate all tires to the correct
pressure
2. Left tire pressure too high
2. Same as above
3. Right brake engaged
3. Make sure the steering lever is held
forward against the dash. Adjust
brake assembly if required.
4. Right side drive chain broken
4. Repair or replace
Vehicle pulls to left
1. See “Vehicle pulls to right” -
substitute right with left
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