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SECTION 10
POTENTIAL HAZARDS
Operating the Argo
without reading and
understanding the
Operator’s Manual
The risk of accident is greatly increased if the
operator does not know how to operate the
Argo properly in different situations and on
different types of terrain.
New or inexperienced operators should read and
understand the Operator’s Manual. They
should then regularly practice the operating
techniques described in this Operator’s Manual.
POTENTIAL WHAT CAN HAPPEN HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
HAZARD
Allowing anyone
under age 16 to
operate this vehicle.
Children under the age of 16 may not have the
skills, abilities, or judgement needed to operate
the Argo safely and may be involved in an
accident causing severe injury or death.
No one under the age of 16 should be allowed
to operate the Argo.
Operating or riding as
a passenger in the
Argo without wearing
an approved motorcy-
cle helmet, eye
protection, and
protective clothing.
Operating or driving without an approved
motorcycle helmet increases the chance of
severe head injury or death in the event of an
accident. Operating or driving without eye
protection can result in an accident and
increases your chances of a severe injury in the
event of an accident.
Wear an approved safety helmet and eye
protection when driving or riding in the vehicle.
Operating the Argo
after or while
consuming alcohol or
drugs.
Could seriously affect your judgement, cause
you to react more slowly, and affect your
balance and perception. This could result in an
accident.
Never allow anyone under the influence of
alcohol or any other intoxicating substance to
drive or ride in the vehicle.
Never use with drugs or alcohol.
Carrying passengers in
the dump box.
Riders can fall off and be killed.
No riders in the dump box.
Carrying cargo when
using the Argo in
water.
Argo vehicles may sink if they fill with water,
resulting in injury or drowning to driver and
passengers.
If the vehicle upsets or swamps, exposure in
cold water significantly reduces the chance of
survival.
Be especially cautious when operating a loaded
vehicle (cargo and/or passengers) in water.
Observe the capacity limits. Do not enter
water if the vehicle is overloaded.
Use extra caution when operating the Argo in
cold water.
Carrying cargo in the
dump box when used
in water.
Greatly reduces your ability to balance and
control the Argo in the water. Could cause an
accident, including capsizing and sinking,
resulting in injury or drowning to driver and
passengers.
Do not exceed the rated capacity of the dump
box equipped Argo when used in water.
Operating the Argo in
water without drain
plugs properly
installed.
Will cause the vehicle to fill with water and
cause it to capsize or sink, which could result in
injury or drowning to driver and passengers.
Always make sure the drain plugs are properly
installed in the Argo as described in the
Operator’s Manual.
Using the Argo to tow
anything in the water
other than an Argo
amphibious trailer.
Greatly reduces your ability to balance and
control the Argo in the water. Could cause an
accident, including capsizing and sinking, which
could result in injury or drowning to driver and
passengers.
Never tow anything other than an Argo
amphibious trailer when the Argo is used in
water.
Keep cargo low and centered in the trailer,
especially if used in water.
Operating the Argo in
rough water.
Greatly reduces your ability to balance and
control the Argo in the water. Could cause an
accident, including capsizing and sinking, which
could result in injury or drowning to driver and
passengers.
Do not attempt to navigate any body of water
with a strong current. Avoid water operation
under windy conditions.
Do not attempt to cross large bodies of water.
Stay close to shore in case of emergency and
you have to leave the water.
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