Service Manual
Argo Service Manual General Information
General Information Argo Service Manual
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Ontario Drive & Gear Limited www.argoutv.com
PH.(519)- 662-2840 FAX (519)- 662-2421
Ontario Drive & Gear Limited www.argoutv.com
PH.(519)- 662-2840 FAX (519)- 662-2421
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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 won't start
1.Engine is cold and choke is not pulled 1. Pull out the choke and try to start out
again
2. Fuel tank is empty 2. Rell 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. Insufcient 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. Inate 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 - Vehicle does not shift into 1. Hi/Low shift cable adjustment 1. Take the vehicle to an Argo dealer
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 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