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SECTION 2
GENERAL OPERATING INFORMATION
Exceeding this weight limitation will decrease
the stability of the vehicle on inclines and
increase the possibility of rolling over back-
wards when climbing a grade. Do NOT ex-
ceed this weight in the rear compartment.
Make sure all passengers riding in an ARGO
equipped with tracks and ice cleats are in-
formed to keep hands, feet and clothing in-
side the vehicle, well away from the tracks
and ice cleats, while the ARGO is in motion.
Serious injury or death could result from get-
ting caught by the ice cleats.
2.4 OPERATORS WITH DISABILITIES
The information below pertains to safety proce-
dures, which, if not followed, can result in per-
sonal injury or death or damage to the Argo
vehicle.
We advise persons with disabilities who operate Argo vehi-
cles, to take certain precautions in the interest of their own
safety. Since the nature of disabilities can vary widely, it is
impossible to give complete instructions that apply to every
specific case. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the Argo
driver to take steps beyond the ones suggested in the follow-
ing that take the special nature of his/her disability into ac-
count in order to operate the vehicle safely.
Please read this Operator’s Manual thoroughly BEFORE OP-
ERATING YOUR NEW ARGO VEHICLE.
Equipment
For mobility-impaired drivers, the following additional equip-
ment should be installed in the Argo vehicle:
- roll-over protection
- a special seat assisting the driver in maintaining his/her
seating position
- four-point safety harness
- fire extinguisher within reach of the driver
Maximum Payload
Due to the additionally installed equipment, including any
other ARGO accessories, the maximum available payload of
the vehicle must be reduced accordingly; refer to Section 1 in
your ARGO Operator’s Manual under Argo Vehicle Capacity.
Never exceed the maximum load capacity of the vehicle.
General
Ensure that the on-board fire extinguisher is fully charged at
all times and have it inspected on a regular basis by qualified
personnel.
We recommend that you do not venture out in your Argo
without being accompanied by an able-bodied person to as-
sist you in case you encounter difficulty. If this is not possi-
ble, make sure that adequate communications equipment (eg.
cell phone, two-way radio) with an independent power supply
is on-board and communication lines are open at all times to
call for help if necessary. Remember, a simple technical failure
could leave you stranded.
If parts of your body are pain insensitive, please take extra
care to ensure that your skin does not touch components of
the Argo that may be hot. Also, be aware of hot air exhaust
outlets and moving parts.
If your vehicle is equipped with an optional wheelchair swing-
arm lift, make sure that the lift line and the swing arm are se-
cured. An unsecured lift arm or line could injure bystanders or
property and can also result in loss of control over the vehicle
if it gets caught while driving.
If your vehicle is equipped with a transfer board, ensure that
the board is removed from the body support bracket when not
in use and safely stored in a spot convenient to reach.
Water Operation
Carefully read Section 5 of the Operator’s Manual covering
water operation.
Ensure that everyone riding in the vehicle, as well as the driver,
is wearing an approved personal flotation device.
After entering the water from a firm gradual slope, unlatch or
remove all safety belts and restraining devices, including the
operator’s.
If the vehicle is equipped with an optional convertible top
assembly, fold the top assembly down to allow for a quick exit
in case the vehicle submerges and to reduce the surface ex-
posed to the wind.
Be aware that the weight of the ROPS makes the vehicle more
likely to rollover in water than an unmodified vehicle.
We do not recommend the use of your Argo on frozen water
surfaces because of the danger of breaking through the ice
and the risk of exposure in cold water. (Refer to Section 5 of
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