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SECTION 11
ACCESSORY INFORMATION
Deformation of the body components adjacent to the
outboard motor bracket may occur when outboard mo-
tors are left installed in hot temperatures. Caution
should be observed when turning an outboard motor
equipped Argo on land. Since the rear of an Argo
swings sideways during a turn, the motor could strike a
person or object causing injury or damage.
11.6 OUTBOARD MOTOR SUPPORT
(Part No. 618-00)
The 618-00 outboard motor support mounts in place of the
trailer coupler ball to provide support for the tail shaft of any
gasoline outboard motor. The 616-16 receiver style trailer hitch
is required to accept the 618-00 bracket. If an Argo amphibi-
ous trailer must be towed in water, use 618-10 side mount
outboard motor bracket instead of 617-00/618-00 combination.
11.7 OUTBOARD MOTOR BRACKET - SIDE MOUNT
(Part No. 617-10 & 618-10)
The side mount outboard motor bracket attaches to the right
rear of any Argo model. It allows the attachment of a gasoline
or electric outboard motor of 9.9 horsepower maximum. When
traveling on land it is recommended that the outboard motor
be transported in the rear compartment of the Argo.
Use caution when turning in confined spaces or close
to bystanders. Personal injury or damage may result.
Figure 11-19. Warning Label 618-21.
11.8 ARGO STORAGE COVERS (Part Nos. 621-10; 621-
20; 821-10 & 821-20 )
The Argo storage covers prevent debris, rain water or snow
from accumulating in the Argo. Secure the cover by pulling it
down over the bumper and tying the cord tightly in place. A
cord or tie strap through the side grommets and under the
vehicle lower body securely holds the cover in place in windy
conditions.
Damage may result to the cover if the vehicle is trans-
ported at highway speeds with the cover in place. If the
cover must be used while transporting the vehicle, dam-
age may be minimized by placing padding over sharp
corners such as the tail pipe or the winch and tying the
cover securely in place against the Argo body.
11.9 POWER WINCH (Part No. 622-40; 622-70 & 622-80)
The power winch mounts to the front of the Argo and can be
used for self-recovery and to raise and lower the snowplow
blade (Part No. 657-00). The winch has a free-wheeling feature
that allows the cable to be pulled off the winch drum without
using the 12 volt electric motor.
The electrical components and the wiring design of the winch
kit prevents the use of the winch motor unless the ignition key
is turned to the ‘on’ position. This is a safety feature that
prevents the unauthorized use of the winch when the vehicle
is parked.
After the installation of the winch kit is completed, test the
electrical connections by moving the toggle switch control
from side to side with the ignition switch removed. If the
winch DOES NOT operate the connections are correct. If the
winch starts during this test have the installer correct the wir-
ing connections immediately.
11.9.1 Rules For Safe Operation
1. The X2 winch is rated at 3,000 pounds (single-line) capac-
ity. DO NOT OVERLOAD. DO NOT ATTEMPT PRO-
LONGED PULLS AT HEAVY LOADS. DO NOT MAIN-
TAIN POWER TO THE WINCH IF THE MOTOR STALLS.
Overloads can damage the winch and/or the wire rope and
create unsafe operating conditions. For heavy loads, we
recommend the use of the optional pulley block and hook
assembly (Superwinch Part No. 1503) to double line the
wire rope (Figure 11-20). This reduces the load on the winch
and the strain on the wire rope by approximately 50%.
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