Operator`s manual

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SECTION 3
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
7. Push the choke in halfway after the engine starts, and push
it in all the way as the engine warms up.
8. If the engine fails to start, refer to the trouble-shooting
chart in Section 8 for corrective action.
3.6 STOPPING THE ENGINE
Release the throttle twist grip. Let the engine speed return to
idle and turn ignition switch to the “OFF” position. Always
remove key from ignition switch when leaving the vehicle
unattended.
3.7 MANUAL STARTING PROCEDURE
VANGUARD, VANGUARD2, BIGFOOT & RESPONSE mod-
els can be manually started using the recoil starter on the
Vanguard engine.
1. Turn the key to the “RUN” position.
2. Place the gearshift in the neutral (N) position.
3. Pull out the choke if the engine is cold.
4. Remove the engine compartment hood.
5. Grasp starter grip as illustrated and pull slowly until recoil
engages (Figure 3-6).
6. Open the accelerator twist grip control 1/8 turn, then pull
cord rapidly to overcome compression, prevent kickback
and start engine. Repeat if necessary with choke pushed
in slightly.
7. When engine starts, push choke in gradually.
Figure 3-6. Recoil Starter - Vanguard Engine
NO MANUAL STARTING PROCEDURE IS AVAIL-
ABLE FOR THE CONQUEST.
3.8 SELECTING AND CHANGING TRANSMISSION
GEARS
All models for the ARGO are equipped with a four position
transmission. The gearshift lever extends through the firewall
and is moved to the right or left into one of four positions (See
Figure 3-7):
* REV (Reverse) - for backing up the vehicle
* N (Neutral) - for starting the engine or idling
* LOW - for use when extra pulling power or very low speed
is required in rough terrain.
* HIGH - for general use at normal operating speeds.
Figure 3-7. Direction of gearshift travel and gear positions
To shift from N (neutral) position into the desired gear:
1. Apply the brakes by pulling back both steering
levers.
Do not attempt to move the gearshift from the neutral
(N) starting position until the engine idles down com-
pletely. The ARGO is equipped with an automatic clutch
that is activated by engine speed. If the engine idle
speed is too high, the transmission will grind during
gear engagement.
2. After the engine has idled down completely, lift up on the
gear shift lever and move it with a quick movement to the
selected gear.
NOTE: You will find it easier to engage high gear if the gear
shift is first moved to reverse (REV), then directly
over to HIGH with one quick movement.