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SECTION 11
ACCESSORY INFORMATION
4. Pull the track off the top of the tires and drive the vehicle
out of the tracks.
11.3.4 Operating Precautions
An Argo equipped with tracks has a reduced carrying capac-
ity in water. Tracked 6 wheel models have a 120 kg/264 lbs.
capacity. Tracked 8 wheel models have a 270 kg/589 lbs. ca-
pacity. Refer to Section 5.6 of this manual for additional infor-
mation on safe operation in water.
Do not use the Argo in water when equipped with tracks un-
less it is also equipped with an outboard motor. The tracks do
not propel the Argo in water.
CAUTION should be observed when operating in win-
ter conditions and a drop in temperature occurs. Snow
and slush accumulation in the track could freeze, re-
sulting in damage to the track system. Slush, snow and
ice accumulation should be cleared from the axles and
track periodically to prevent build-up.
CAUTION should be observed when using any track
system on an Argo. Make sure the steel connecting
pins are properly secured in each track segment. Fail-
ure to secure the track pins in the segment can result in
lower body damage if the track pin moves out of the
segment toward the lower body.
EXTREME CAUTION must be observed when using
the track systems on icy surfaces. Steering and braking
effectiveness will be reduced. Reduce speed.
EXTREME CAUTION must be observed when cross-
ing ice-covered water. The vehicle may sink if it breaks
through the ice surface and fills with water. Make sure
drain plugs are securely in place and do not overload
the vehicle. Should the vehicle break through the ice,
attempt to back the vehicle out, taking care that water
does not enter the engine compartment. Refer to sec-
tion 5.7.1 of this manual for additional information on
safe operation on ice-covered water.
11.3.5 Standard Tracks
Standard Tracks are intended to extend the use of the Argo so
that it can be driven over softer terrain conditions such as
mud, swamp, muskeg and snow. The standard track system is
well suited for a wide variety of terrain conditions. However,
for deep snow conditions, the Super Track system will outper-
form the standard track system.
11.3.6 Super Tracks
Super Tracks provide the maximum “flotation” available for
the Argo. They are very effective in deep snow, swamp and
muskeg.
Care must be used while traveling over uneven ground condi-
tions. The extra width of the segments can lead to the seg-
ments tipping to one side on the tire to such an extent that the
tire guide forces the tire bead off the rim. SUPER TRACKS
ARE NOT RECOMMENDED FOR TRAVEL OVER LOGS,
STUMPS OR ROCKS.
11.3.7 825-50-1 Rubber Tracks
Rubber tracks provide the same flotation as Super Tracks.
They are highly durable and feature an endless-belt track de-
sign constructed of rubber. This system has low rolling resist-
ance.
11.3.8 Installation Instructions (825-50-1 Rubber Track
System)
1. Install the Hinge Assembly as described in the 825-50-1
Rubber Track Kit instructions.
2. Install axle extension and extension studs to the wheel
hubs following the guidelines as described in 11.3.2 of
this section.
3. Tires must be checked for size to ensure that equal size
ones are installed on the front and rear where most of the
traction is transmitted to the tracks. If this is not done,
chain windup will happen causing damage to the chain
tensioning system and, possibly, to other drive system
components. Tires can by sized this way:
a. With the tires still off the machine, inflate them all to
3.0 psi.
b. Measure the circumference of each tire using a suit-
able tape measure, being sure to measure around
the center-line of the tire. Figure 11-7. Write down
the measurement on each tire. Figure 11-8.
c. Try to put matched tire sizes on the front and rear of
each side; i.e. From the four tires on the left side,
choose two with a circumference within 1/2" of each
other and then put the smaller of these two on the
front and the larger one on the back. Do the same on
the right side of the Argo.
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