Argo Frontier 650 8x8 2021 - Activating and Charging AGM Batteries; Cleaning the Battery Terminals and Cable Connections; Cleaning the Battery; Electrical System Fuses

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Figure 7-2. Fuse block location
7.1.4 SPARK PLUGS
Remove and inspect the spark plugs after every 100 hours of
operation. Clean the plugs and reset the gap as detailed in the
engine owner’s manual.
Replace the spark plugs if the electrodes are corroded or dam-
aged or if the insulator is cracked. Use the correct plug for the
engine as detailed in the engine owner’s manual.
Re-install the spark plugs carefully, taking care to start the
threads properly. Torque the plugs to 10 - 15 ft. lbs (14 to 20
N·m). Do not over tighten.
7.1.5 SPARK ARRESTER
Cleaning the Spark Arrester
After operating the engine, do not touch any part of the
exhaust system until it has had sucient time to cool!
1. Keep a record of the number of hours of engine use. The
spark arrester should be removed, cleaned and inspected
every 50 hours of operation.
2. Remove the tail pipe assembly by disconnecting the springs
fromthemuerattachedtothetailpipe.
3. The screen-type spark arrester assembly is located inside
the tail pipe. It is fastened with one (1) slotted washer-head
hex screw and one (1) internal tooth lockwasher. Find the
screw on the side of the outlet tube.
4. Remove the screw and save it for step 8.
5. Take out the screen-type spark arrester assembly.
SECTION 7
MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
The battery charger used for initial charging should be able
to charge at 12.8+-volts for an AGM battery. All Yuasa bat-
tery chargers are capable of reaching this minimum voltage
and initializing/activating an AGM battery.
Points to Remember
■ NewlyactivatedAGMandConventionalbatteriesrequire
an initial charge before being placed into service
■ YuasaSmartBatteryChargersuseconstant currentand
pulse technology and can activate, charge and maintain
all Yuasa batteries
■ High-rate,automotivetypesofchargerscancausedamage
to powersports batteries
■ Highperformancebatteries(designatedbyan“H”inthe
part number) must stand 1 to 2 hours after initial charging
■ NeverremovethestripofcapsonanAGMbatterytoadd
water or electrolyte during its service life
■ BeforeactivationofConventionalbatteriesremovethered
sealing cap from the vent elbow and discard it
Ventilate area when charging. Keep away from spark,
heat, cigarettes or open ame.
Cleaning the Battery Terminals and Cable Connections
Clean the battery terminals and cable connections every 100
hours.RemovetheblackNEGATIVE(-)cablesrst.Make
sure you reconnect the NEGATIVE (-) cables to the NEGA-
TIVE (-) post and the red POSITIVE (+) cables to the POSI-
TIVE (+) posts. Damage to the electrical system will occur
if the cables are reversed.
Cleaning the Battery
Clean the top of the battery every 250 hours with a mixture of
baking soda and water. Before cleaning the battery, remove
it from the vehicle and make sure the pod vents are in place
(non-sealed batteries only). Soak a cloth in the soda/water
mixture and scrub the top of the battery. After the foaming
hasstopped,ushwithcleanwateranddrywithacleancloth.
7.1.3 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FUSES
All models of the ARGO are equipped with push-in type
automotive fuses. The fuses protect the electrical circuits of
the vehicle. They are located in a sealed fuse block, inside
the engine compartment, on the right hand side of the vehicle
closesttotherewall(intakeside)besidethebattery.Return
your vehicle to an ARGO dealer for inspection of the electrical
circuit if a fuse blows repeatedly. Figure 7-2