Argo Aurora 800 - 11.5 Operating Precautions (Track System)

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SECTION 11
ACCESSORY INFORMATION
Rubber tracks over 25" tires work best in snow or marsh
conditions. Care must be taken when turning to prevent
the inside edge of the tracks from rubbing the lower body.
Do not make sharp turns on terrain that has high traction
with the rubber tracks tread.
11.4.1 Removal of Argo Rubber Track System
1. Usea"C"clampstylevisegriptotakethetensionothe
pin.Removetheatwasherandcotterpin.Withadrift
punch and hammer, tap the pin until it can be grabbed and
pulled from the hinge lacing.
11.5 Operating Precautions (Track System)
An Argo equipped with tracks has a reduced carrying capac-
ity in water (See Section 1.4.1). Refer to Section 5.6 of this
manual for additional information on safe operation in water.
Do not use the Argo in water when equipped with tracks unless
it is also equipped with an outboard motor. The tracks do not
propel the Argo in water.
CAUTION should be observed when operating in winter
conditions and a drop in temperature occurs. Snow and
slush accumulation in the track could freeze, resulting
in damage to the track system. Slush, snow and ice ac-
cumulation 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 at the hinged section of the track.
Failure to secure the track pins or install the pins with
the correct orientation can result in lower body dam-
age 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
eectiveness 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 lls 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 section
5.7.1 of this manual for additional information on safe
operation on ice-covered water.
If an Argo is taken outdoors into freezing temperatures after
the track system has been installed indoors at normal room
temperature, the tires will lose air pressure. After the tires have
cooled down to the outdoor temperature where the vehicle
is to be operated, the tire pressure should be rechecked and
adjusted as required.
11.6 ICE CLEAT ASSEMBLY
ARGO ice cleats are stamped steel cleats that bolt to the outer
edges of the Rubber Tracks to grip on hard pack snow and ice
to improve traction and stopping.
Make sure all passengers riding in an Argo equipped
with ice cleats are informed to keep hands, feet and
clothing inside the vehicle, well away from the tracks and
ice cleats while the Argo is in motion. Serious injury or
death could result from getting caught by the ice cleats.
Installing Argo ice cleats or any other traction device on
the in-board side of the track segment, close to the lower
body, may cause damage to the lower body if contact
results while the vehicle is being driven.
11.7 OUTBOARD MOTOR BRACKET - SIDE
MOUNT
The side mount outboard motor bracket attaches to the right
rear of your ARGO. 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 conned spaces or close
to bystanders. Personal injury or damage may result.
Figure 11-6.
Figure 11-6. Warning Label 618-21.