Argo Frontier 650 8x8 2021 - Outer Axle Bearing Lubrication; Idler Shaft Bearing Lubrication

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SECTION 6
OIL, FILTER AND LUBRICATION INFORMATION
When applying the chain lube, protect the brake discs with a
rag or simple cardboard shield (Figure 6-8). DO NOT SPRAY
CHAIN LUBE ON THE BRAKE DISCS OR PADS. Roll the
vehicle so that all of the idler chain is accessible for lubrication.
Figure 6-8. Lubricating the idler chain.
Do not use regular oil or grease to lubricate the idler chains.
Regularoilorgreasewillbethrownotheidlerchainsdur-
ing normal operation, and contaminate the brake pads or
discs. When these components become contaminated, brake
eectivenesscanbecompromisedorcompletebrakefailure
can occur.
After every 100 hours of operation or for prolonged periods of
storage, remove both idler chains from the vehicle and clean
them thoroughly in a suitable solvent. Allow the idler chains to
dry thoroughly, re-lubricate them generously with Argo chain
lube and re-install. (Refer to section 7.2.5 of this manual for
idler chain removal and re-installation instructions.)
6.4.6 Outer Axle Bearing Lubrication
DO NOT USE HIGH PRESSURE
PNEUMATIC GREASING EQUIPMENT
Eachouteraxleangeisequippedwithonegreasetting.This
greasetting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, Ontario Drive & Gear 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.
6.4.7 Idler Shaft Bearing Lubrication
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Left and right hand side inner and outer idler shaft bearings
arettedwitharight angledgrease tting.Withthe front
oorpanandrewallremoved,theleftsideinneridlershaft's
greasettingisaccessibleatthebottomofthebearingange.
Therightsideidlershaft'sinnergreasettingislocatedat
thetopoftheange.Bothouteridlershaftbearinggrease
ttingsarelocatedatthetopoftheange.Allofthesecanbe
accessedconvenientlywithagreasegunttedwithaexible
extension head. Figure 6-11, Right Side Idler Shaft.
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.