Operator`s manual
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SECTION 1
GENERAL INFORMATION
6x6 650 HD (D)
Engine: Briggs & Stratton Vanguard, 627 cc cooler cleaner
running (23 h.p.) V-Twin, 4 cycle, air cooled
Transmission: Forward, neutral and reverse with high/low range
Clutch: Variable speed torque converter
Fuel Capacity: 27 Litre (5.9 Imp. Ga., 7.1 U.S Gal.)
Steering/Brakes: Hydraulic Caliper, 10.25" disc with holding brake
system
Drive Chains: Single RC-60 roller chain
Electrical: 12 volt D.C. battery, 435 cranking amps at 0 F;
20/50 Amp magneto type charging system,
electronic ignition
Speed: Land - 35 km/h (22 mph) *
Water - 5 km/h (3 mph)
Load Capacity: Land - 4 persons or 317 kg (700 lbs.)
SEE SECT.1.4.1 Water - 2 adults or 227 kg (500 lbs.)
Tires: 24x10.00-8NHS, 4 ply
Dry Weight: 404 kg (890 lbs.)
6x6 FRONTIER 580 (M)
Engine: Briggs & Stratton Vanguard, 570 cc cooler cleaner
running (18 h.p.) V-Twin, 4 cycle, air cooled
Transmission: 2 forward speeds, neutral and reverse
Clutch: Variable speed torque converter
Fuel Capacity: 27 Litre (5.9 Imp. Ga., 7.1 U.S Gal.)
Steering/Brakes: Hydraulic Caliper, 10.25" disc with holding brake
system
Drive Chains: Single RC-60 roller chain
Electrical: 12 volt D.C. battery, 435 cranking amps at 0 F;
20/50 Amp magneto type charging system, electronic
ignition
Speed: Land - 35 km/h (22 mph)*
Water - 5 km/h (3 mph)
Load Capacity: Land - 4 persons or 317 kg (700 lbs.)
SEE SECT.1.4.1 Water - 2 adults or 227 kg (500 lbs.)
Tires: 24x10.00-8NHS, 4 ply
Dry Weight: 386 kg (850 lbs.)
* Speed is 20% less with 34-100-8.4 or 34-200-3.3 transmission
** Load capacity in water is 100lbs. less if equipped with optional
24x10.00-8NHS tires.
1.4.1 Argo Vehicle Capacity
Vehicle capacity includes occupants, cargo, fuel, and
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 tted to your vehicle.
Load capacity on water is reduced by 100lbs. if your
8x8 Argo is equipped with optional smaller 24x10.00-8
tires when the standard spec would include 25x12.00-9
(see Section 1.4). The reduced buoyancy could cause
the Argo to become swamped and sink, causing injury
or drowning to the driver and passengers.
Reduce By
Accessory On On
On Vehicle Land Water
Regular Tracks 6x6 135 lbs. (60 kg) 85 lbs. (40 kg)
Regular Tracks 8x8 175 (80) 110 (50)
Supertracks 6x6 145 (65) 90 (40)
Supertracks 8x8 210 (95) 135 (60)
Rubber Track 8x8 295 (135) 175 (80)
Rubber Track 6x6 230 (105) 150 (68)
Winch Kit 50 (23) 50 (23)
Brush Guard 11 (5) 11 (5)
Windshield 33 (15) 33 (15)
Roll Bar 6x6 50 (23) 50 (23)
ROPS 6x6 130 (60) SEE WARNING
ROPS 8x8 155 (70) 155 (70)
Half Top 16 (7) 16 (7)
Full Top 8x8 27 (12) 27 (12)
Full Top 6x6 22 (10) 22 (10)
Snow Plow 190 (85) SEE WARNING
Dump Box 100 (45) 500 (225)
Suspension Seats * 110 (50) 110 (50)
Rear Bench Seat 34 (15) 34 (15)
* Suspension seats are already included in the load capacity rating for SE
and EU models.
Do NOT use an Argo on water when equipped with a
snow plow. Do NOT use an Argo 6x6 in water when
equipped with a ROPS. The increased weight of the
snow plow out front or the top-heavy weight of the ROPS
on the 6x6 will make the Argo unstable and could cause
the vehicle to capsize, causing injury or drowning to the
driver and passengers.
1.5 REAR SEATS - 8 WHEEL MODELS
Argo 8 wheel models are tted with “quick-release” rear
seats.
Removal
1. Grasp the inner edge of the rear seat at both ends.
2. Lift the inner edge of the rear seat upwards until both plastic
bumpers are clear of the upper body.
3. Using an upward motion, pull the seat toward the centre
of the rear compartment.
4. Remove the seat.
Installation
1. Place the rear seat over the seat mounting holes in the upper
body. Insert the large seat washers through the holes.
2. Using downward pressure, slide the seat towards the out-
side of the vehicle to lock it in place.