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SECTION 7
MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
Cleaning the Battery
Clean the top of the battery every 250 hours with a mixture of
baking soda and water. Before cleaning the battery, remove it
from the vehicle and make sure the pod vents are in place.
Soak a cloth in the soda/water mixture and scrub the top of the
battery. After the foaming has stopped, flush with clean water
and dry with a clean cloth.
7.1.3 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FUSES
All models of the ARGO are equipped with push-in type auto-
motive fuses. The fuses protect the electrical circuits of the
vehicle. They are located in the fuse block, inside the engine
compartment, just in front of the steering system. Replace any
blown fuses. Return your vehicle to an ARGO dealer for in-
spection of the electrical circuit if a fuse blows repeatedly.
NOTE: On the Vanguard, Vanguard2, Bigfoot and
Response one of the center fuses in the fuse
block is a spare and can be used for acces-
sory equipment.
7.1.4 SPARK PLUGS
Remove and inspect the spark plugs after every 100 hours of
operation. Clean the plugs and reset the gap as detailed in the
engine owner’s manual.
Replace the spark plugs if the electrodes are corroded or dam-
aged or if the insulator is cracked. Use the correct plug for the
engine as detailed in the engine owner’s manual.
Re-install the spark plugs carefully, taking care to start the
threads properly. Torque the plugs to 10 - 15 ft. lbs (14 to 20
N·m). Do not over tighten.
7.1.5 SPARK ARRESTER
Cleaning the Spark Arrester (only for equipped models)
After operating the engine, do not touch any part of the
exhaust system until it has had sufficient time to cool!
1. Keep a record of the number of hours of engine use. The
spark arrester should be removed, cleaned and inspected
every 50 hours of operation.
2. Remove the tail pipe assembly by disconnecting the springs
from the muffler attached to the tail pipe.
3. The screen-type spark arrester assembly is located inside
the tail pipe. It is fastened with one (1) slotted washer-
head hex screw and one (1) internal tooth lockwasher. Find
the screw on the side of the outlet tube.
4. Remove the screw and save it for step 9.
5. The tailpipe and outlet tube are secured together at two (2)
welded tabs by one (1) bolt and one (1) locknut. Remove
the hardware and separate the tailpipe from the outlet tube.
6. Take out the screen-type spark arrester assembly.
7. Shake loose particles out of the screen assembly.
8. Clean the screen with a wire brush. (Soak it in oil solvent if
necessary.)
9. If any breaks in the screen or weldments are discovered,
replace the assembly with Part No. 807-67.
10. Return the screen assembly to the tailpipe and outlet tube
assembly and re-fasten it with the screw and internal tooth
lock washer from Step 4.
11. Secure the tailpipe and outlet tube assembly together with
the hardware removed in step 5.
7.2 DRIVE SYSTEM & TIRES
Do not attempt to adjust, repair or replace the drive
belt, clutches or any moving part while the engine is
running. Before servicing the vehicle, disconnect the
battery to prevent accidentally starting the engine.
Keep the engine compartment hood, clutch guard and
firewall securely in place when the engine is running.
Severe injury can result if the drive belt, clutch compo-
nents or other moving parts come loose.
If engine compartment inspection is necessary while
the engine is running, use EXTREME CAUTION! Keep
engine RPM low. Avoid standing directly in line with
moving components. Use a mirror to view the compo-
nents.
7.2.1 DRIVE BELT
The drive belt transmits power from the driver clutch (on the
engine) to the driven clutch (on the transmission). These
components are located on the left side of the engine com-
partment. (Figure 7-2)
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