Operator`s manual

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SECTION 11
ACCESSORY INFORMATION
11.7.2 Tips for Extending the Life of Your Winch
1. Keep a tightly and evenly wound wire rope drum. Do not
allow the wire rope to become loosely wound. A loosely-
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 become wedged within the
body of the windings damaging the wire rope. To prevent
this problem, keep the wire rope tightly and evenly wound
on the drum at all times. During winching, periodically
check to see that the wire rope is winding on evenly. A
good practice is to rewind the wire rope under tension
after each use. One way to do this is to attach the hook
to a stationary object at the top of a small hill or incline
and winch your vehicle up the incline.
2. Do not allow motor to overheat. Remember, the winch is
only for intermittent use. During long or heavy pulls the
motor will get hot. The internal parts will be hotter than
the case. To check the motor temperature, stop winching
and carefully touch the end of the motor. If the motor
is uncomfortably warm, allow the motor to cool before
continuing — keep the engine running to recharge the
battery during this break.
3. Use a pulley block for heavy loads. To maximize winch
and wire rope life, use a pulley block (Warn Part No.
28881 or Superwinch Part No. 1503) to double line
heavier loads.
4. The pull required to start a load moving is often much
greater than the pull required to keep it moving. Avoid
frequent stopping and starting during a pull.
5. Prevent kinks before they occur.
(1) This is the start of a kink. At this time, the wire rope
should be straightened.
(2) The wire rope was pulled and the loop has tightened to
a kink. The wire rope is now permanently damaged and
must be replaced.
(3) The result of kinking is that each strand pulls a differ-
ent amount, causing the strands under greatest tension
to break and reduce load capacity of the wire rope. The
wire rope must be replaced.
11.8 REAR MUD FLAP ACCESSORY (Part No. 625-
10)
Argo mud aps are made of black polyethylene sheet cut to
conform to the curve of the rear corners of the lower body.
They are recommended for use with either track system to
block the mud and snow thrown up during higher speed
travel.
11.9 BILGE PUMP ACCESSORY (Part No. 638-40)
The bilge pump kit features a 12 volt, 500 gallon per hour
pump to empty water from the lower body. Operated by a dash
mounted push/pull switch, the bilge pump is recommended
for any amphibious use of an Argo.
The pump is not designed to run dry. Use only when
water has collected in the lower body.
11.10 HANDRAIL ACCESSORY (Part Nos. 639-26,
839-30 & 839-35)
Handrails mount to the top of the upper body around the rear
compartment, providing a convenient passenger hand hold or
cargo tie down point.
Do not attempt to lift the vehicle by using the hand-
rails.
11.11 TOW HOOK ACCESSORY (Part No. 642-00)
The tow hook kit is a steel fabrication that bolts securely
through the bumper and both body halves at the front or rear
of the vehicle.
The tow hook is not intended to secure an Argo to a
trailer or truck bed. Body deformation could result from
a downward pull.