Operator`s manual

SECTION 6

OIL, FILTER AND LUBRICATION INFORMATION

Do NOT spray lubricant onto the drive belt, brake disc

or clutch faces. Allow the lubricant to dry before using the

vehicle. If the lubricant is not dry, use of the vehicle will

attract dirt and cause damage to the clutch components.

A complete service of the clutch units is required after every

250 hours of operation. To perform this procedure, the

clutches must be disassembled. Special tools are required to

disassemble the clutch units. We recommend that you return

your vehicle to an ARGO dealer to have the clutch units

serviced.

Figure 6-5. Lubricating the driven clutch

6.4.3 Drive Chain Lubrication

Your ARGO vehicle is equipped with roller chains to each

axle. Lubricate the chains every 10 hours with Aerosol Chain

Lube (ARGO Part No. 125-86), or more frequently in dirty

or wet conditions.

After every 100 hours of operation, remove all the drive

chains from the vehicle and clean them thoroughly in a suit-

able solvent, i.e. degreaser.

WARNING

Never use gasoline as a cleaning solvent. Gasoline is

extremely flammable and can explode if ignited, caus-

ing serious personal injury.

Allow the chains to dry thoroughly, re-lubricate generously

with ARGO Chain Lube and re-install.

Refer to Section 7.2.3 of this manual for drive chain removal

and re-installation instructions.

6.4.4 Idler Chain Lubrication

Lubricate the idler chains after 10 hours of operation, and

more frequently if the vehicle is operated in dirty or wet

conditions (Figure 6-6). Use only ARGO Chain Lube (ARGO

Part No. 125-86) to lubricate the idler chains.

When applying the chain lube, protect the brake discs with a

rag or simple cardboard shield (Figure 6-7). DO NOT

SPRAY CHAIN LUBE ON THE BRAKE DISCS OR PADS.

Roll the vehicle so that all of the idler chain is accessible for

lubrication.

Figure 6-6. Location of the idler chains

Figure 6-7. Lubricating the idler chain