Argo Aurora 800 - Water Leaks Into Lower Body; Brakes Ineffective

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SECTION 8
TROUBLE SHOOTING
MALFUNCTION PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
(SYMPTOM)
Severe vibration when vehicle 1. Engine loose on mounts 1. Take vehicle to an Argo dealer for
is operated service.
2. Driver or driven clutch or engine 2. Same as above.
defective
3. Axle bent 3. Remove and straighten or replace.
4. Wheel rim bent 4. Replace.
5. Worn or damaged drive belt 5. Replace. Clutch service may be
required.
Water leaks into lower body 1.Leakhasdevelopedattheaxlebearing 1.Replacethebearingangegaskets.
  ange
 2.Bearingangesealhasbeendamaged 2.Replacethebearingangeseal.
3. Water is leaking in around the outer 3. Caulk under 103-81 bolt heads with
  bearingangebolts  siliconesealer.
4. Lower body is cut or punctured 4. Repair or replace vehicle lower body
5. Drain plugs not in place 5. Secure drain plugs.
Tire leaks air 1. Tire is punctured 1. Remove tire from rim and repair the
hole with a radial tire patch or
install a tube in the tire.
 2.Tireisnotproperlyseatedonbead 2.Deatetireandcarefullypushtire
    beadotherim.Cleantherimbead
area to remove dirt and foreign
    matter.Re-inatetire.
3. Position of air leak is not obvious 3. Submerge tire and rim in a water
tank. Air may be escaping through
the rim halves or the valve stem.
Repair as required.
4. Defective valve 4. Replace defective valve.
Vehicle does not respond well to 1. Air in hydraulic system 1. Have an Argo dealer bleed the brake
steering input (left or right)
2. Leak in system 2. Have an Argo dealer check all
    ttings,hoses,calipersandsealsfor
    looseconnectionsorleakage.Rell
as needed.
3. Loose brakes 3. Adjust or tighten.
Brakes ineective 1. Pads have overheated and glazed 1. Have the pads cleaned by an Argo
dealer or replace pads.
2. Pads worn beyond 0.10" 2. Replace.
3. Pads are contaminated with lubricant 3. Have the pads cleaned by an Argo
dealer or replace pads.
There is a loud bang when the 1. Idler chains worn/loose 1. Adjust/replace idler chains as
vehicle is turned right or left required.
2. Drive chains worn/loose 2. Adjust/replace drive chains as
required.
Vehicle does not steer left or 1. Worn or contaminated brake pads 1. Change pads
right
2. Leaking caliper or brake lines or air in 2. Take the vehicle to an Argo dealer
system for servicing