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SECTION 3
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3.3 HOLDING BRAKE SYSTEM - VANGUARD
The VANGUARD has a holding brake lever installed at the
base of the left hand steering lever.
The holding brake is not a parking brake. When park-
ing on an incline, engage the holding brake, leave the
vehicle in gear, turn the engine off and block the vehi-
cle’s wheels.
To apply the holding brake system:
1. Pull the left steering lever back.
2. While holding the steering lever back, lift the holding brake
lever up so it engages the steering lever holding brake pin.
3. Release the steering lever against the holding brake lever.
To release the holding brake system:
1. Pull the steering lever back.
2. The spring-loaded holding brake lever will release auto-
matically. When not in use, the holding brake lever will
rest against the bottom of the steering lever.
3.4 THROTTLE CONTROL
Vehicle speed is controlled by the throttle twist grip. To in-
crease vehicle speed, turn the twist grip as shown in Figure 3-
3. To decrease vehicle speed, release the twist grip so the
engine returns to idle.
Figure 3-3. Operation of the throttle twist grip
3.5 STARTING PROCEDURE
Never start or run the engine in a closed building or
confined area. Engine exhaust gases contain poison-
ous carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is odourless,
colourless and can cause serious personal injury or
death.
All ARGO models are equipped with key operated, electric
start systems. Starting procedure is identical for all models.
To start the vehicle, proceed as follows:
1. Place the gearshift in the neutral (N) position.
2. Apply the holding brake system.
3. Use the choke if the engine is cold. Open the accelerator
twist grip control 1/8 turn.
4. Turn the key to the “START” position. (See Figure 3-4).
Start
Off
Run
Figure 3-4. Ignition Switch
Do not operate the starter continuously for more than 5
seconds or the starter may overheat. Wait 30 seconds
between each operation of the starter to let it cool and
the battery power recover. Never attempt to restart the
engine until the engine completely stops. Always re-
move key from switch when leaving vehicle unattended
or when vehicle is not in use.
5. Release the key as soon as the engine starts: the key will
automatically return to the “RUN” position.
6. Release the twist grip control and allow the engine to come
to an idle.
7. Push the choke in halfway after the engine starts, and push
it in all the way as the engine warms up. Release the park-
ing brake.
8. If the engine fails to start, refer to the troubleshooting
chart in Section 8 for corrective action.
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