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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 1. Pull out the choke and try to start

start pulled out again

2. Fuel tank is empty 2. Rell tank

3. Blocked fuel or air lter 3. Remove obstruction or replace

lter 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. Insufcient compression 7. Take the vehicle to a factory

authorized engine repair outlet

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. Inate all tires to the correct

pressure

2. Left tire pressure too high 2. Same as above

3. Right brake engaged 3. Make sure the handlebar is held

parallel to 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

HDi and HD - Vehicle does not shift

1. Hi/Low shift cable adjustment 1. Take the vehicle to an Argo dealer

into Hi from Low or Low from Hi

for servicing

Handbrake failure - Avenger 1. Worn brake pads, brake cable 1. Change pads or adjust brake cable

and Frontier adjustment

- HDi and HD 2. Worn brake pads 2. Change pads

3. Leaking caliper or brake lines or air in 3. Take the vehicle to an Argo dealer

system for servicing