Argo Aurora 800 - 6.4.5 Outer Axle Bearing Lubrication

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6.4.5 Outer Axle Bearing Lubrication
DO NOT USE HIGH PRESSURE
PNEUMATIC GREASING EQUIPMENT
Eachouteraxleangeisequippedwithonegreasenipple.This
grease nipple supplies grease directly to the outer axle bearing.
It requires re-greasing every 25 hours of operation or before
the vehicle is taken out of service for any extended period. Use
a pistol grip type grease gun to avoid dislocating the bearing
seals due to excessive grease pressure. Figure 6-10.
Figure 6-10. Outer bearing ange.
To promote regular maintenance of important Argo compo-
nents, ARGO has provided an access hole through each rim
and hub for ease of bearing lubrication.
Do not use high pressure or excessive amounts of grease.
Damage to the bearing seals could result.
6.4.6 Idler Shaft Outer Bearing Lubrication
Leftandrighthandsideouteridlershaftbearingsaretted
withagreasetting.With therewall andfront oorpan
removed,thesegreasettingareaccessibleatthetopofthe
bearingange.Allofthesecanbeaccessedconvenientlywith
agreasegun ttedwith aexible extensionhead. (Figure
6-11) Grease with a small amount of a lithium based, NLGI
#2 or 3 mineral oil based grease, (such as Shell Alvania #3
or ARGO Brand Multi-Purpose Grease Part No. 130-105).
Apply every 50 hours of operation, if vehicle has been used
in water for extended periods of time or whenever major
maintenance is performed on the vehicle.
SECTION 6
OIL, FILTER AND LUBRICATION INFORMATION
Recommended Oil:
ARGO Brand Chain Lube Auto Oil - 1L (part no. 130-100)
or any good quality oil of the proper viscosity (based on
temperature, see chart) can be used. The oil must be able to
penetrateintothebushingsandsideplatestobeeective.Do
not use used oils, high tack oils (i.e. chainsaw bar oil), heavy
oil, or grease.
TEMPERATURE
-40 ~ 0 C
(-40 ~ 32 deg. F)
0 ~ 40 C
(32 ~ 104 deg. F)
40 ~ 50 C
(104 ~ 122 deg. F)
OIL VISCOSITY SAE 10
or 5W-30
SAE 20
or 10W-30
SAE 30
or 10W-40
First time operation:
1. Fill the reservoir with appropriate oil.
2. Removethefrontoorpan,rewall,andrearoorpan.
3. Turn the key to run position, press and hold the override
switch. You will hear the pump.
4. With the pump running watch below the drip tubes to see
when the oil begins to drip. It may take close to 2 minutes
of continuously holding the switch before the system is
primed. The oil will start dripping on the front chains
several seconds before it drips on the rear.
5. Once the oil starts dripping watch the drips to make sure
they are falling onto the side plates of the chain.
6. Loosen the bolt holding the drip tube and adjust the posi-
tion as required.
System may require priming if reservoir is run dry or after
extended periods of non use.
Maintenance:
• Check the level in the reservoir prior to daily operation.
• For optimum pump and chain life, do not let the reservoir
run dry.
• Periodically check to make sure all holes are dripping
oil correctly.
• Wiping the bottom of the drip tubes with a rag will remove
any larger deposits of dirt.
• A full reservoir of oil should last approx. 40 hrs. of run
time.
If your vehicle is equipped with an auto chain lube
system, monitor steering brake discs and service brake
discs weekly, for any signs of oil contaminated dirt and
debris. This can be the result of excess oil spraying from
moving chains. Regularly clean or pressure wash drive
train if oily dirt and debris builds up on drive chains,
brake discs or other components that could aect vehicle
performance and braking capabilities.