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SECTION 6
OIL, FILTER AND LUBRICATION INFORMATION
the fuel tank. On all other Argo models the fuel filter is located
at the engine.
Replace the fuel filter after every 250 hours of operation or
once a year. To replace the filter, loosen the gear clamps with
a standard screw driver and pull the rubber fuel lines off of the
filter. Install the new filter with the flow arrow pointing toward
the engine. Tighten the clamps securely. Start the engine and
check for fuel leaks.
6.3.3 Oil Filter
During the initial engine break-in period, change the oil filter
(Part No. 126-95 for Briggs & Stratton engines, Part No. 127-68
for Kawasaki engines or Kohler Part No.12 050 01-S for Aegis
engines) when the oil is changed. After that, change the oil
filter every 50 hours.
Before installing the new filter, lubricate the rubber filter gas-
ket with fresh engine oil. Screw the filter on by hand until the
gasket contacts filter adapter. Tighten 1/2 to 3/4 turn more.
Start and run engine to check for oil leaks. Stop engine and re-
check oil level. Add oil if required.
6.4 LUBRICATION INFORMATION
6.4.1 General
The following parts and components require regularly sched-
uled lubrication to prevent premature wear and replacement.
1. Driven Clutch 3. Idler Chains
2. Drive Chains 4. Bearings
Use the recommended lubricants listed in this section and
carefully observe the recommended lubrication intervals.
Do not attempt to lubricate the driven clutch while the
engine is running.
6.4.2 Driven Clutch Lubrication
Lubricate the driven clutch every 50 hours with a silicone
based lubricant. Spray the lubricant into the clutch unit, di-
recting the spray onto the spring, bushing and the sliding
areas of the cam pulley and the fixed cam where the cam shoes
make contact. (See Figure 6-7).
Do NOT spray lubricant onto the drive belt, brake disc or
clutch faces. Allow the lubricant to dry before using the vehi-
cle. 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 disassem-
ble the clutch units. We recommend that you return your vehi-
cle to an ARGO dealer to have the clutch units serviced.
Figure 6-7. 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 suitable sol-
vent, i.e. degreaser.
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.
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