Argo Service Manual General Information
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ARGO 6 x 6 VANGUARD (S)
Serial Number: S-6999
Engine: Briggs & Stratton Vanguard, 480 cc (16 h.p.)
V-Twin, 4 cycle, air cooled
Transmission: 2 forward speeds, neutral and reverse
Clutch: Variable speed torque converters
Fuel Capacity: 32 litres (7.0 Imp. Gal., 8.4 U.S. Gal.)
Steering/Brakes: Mechanical, 9" disc with holding brake system
Drive Chains: Double RC-50 roller chain and single RC-60 roller chain
Electrical: 12 volt D.C. battery, 435 cranking amps at 0 F;
16 Amp magneto type charging system, electronic ignition
Speed: Land - 35 km/h (22 mph)
Water - 3 km/h (2 mph)
Load Capacity: Land - 4 persons or 317 kg (700 lbs.)
Water - 2 adults or 158 kg (350 lbs.)
Maximum Rear
Capacity: Land and Water - 63 kg (140 lbs.)
Tires: 22x10.00-8NHS, 2 ply
Dry Weight: 348 kg (765 lbs.)
ARGO 6 x 6 VANGUARD2 (SN)
Serial Number: SN-7888
Engine: Briggs & Stratton Vanguard, 480 cc (16 h.p.)
V-Twin, 4 cycle, air cooled
Transmission: 2 forward speeds, neutral and reverse
Clutch: Variable speed torque converters
Fuel Capacity: 32 litres (7.0 Imp. Gal., 8.4 U.S. Gal.)
Steering/Brakes: Hydraulic, 9" disc with holding brake system
Drive Chains: Double RC-50 roller chain and single RC-60 roller chain
Electrical: 12 volt D.C. battery, 495 cranking amps at 0 F;
16 Amp magneto type charging system, electronic ignition
Speed: Land - 35 km/h (22 mph)
Water - 3 km/h (2 mph)
Load Capacity: Land - 4 persons or 317 kg (700 lbs.)
Water - 2 adults or 158 kg (350 lbs.)
Maximum Rear
Capacity: Land and Water - 63 kg (140 lbs.)
Tires: 22x10.00-8NHS, 2 ply
Dry Weight: 348 kg (765 lbs.)
ARGO Model Specifications
ARGO 6 x 6 BIGFOOT (BF)(B)
Serial Number: BF-9212
Engine: Briggs & Stratton Vanguard, 570 cc (18h.p.)
V-Twin, 4 cycle, air cooled
Transmission: 2 forward speeds, neutral and reverse
Clutch: Variable speed torque converters
Fuel Capacity: 32 litres (7.0 Imp. Gal., 8.4 U.S. Gal.)
Steering/Brakes: Hydraulic, 9" disc with holding brake system
Drive Chains: Double RC-50 roller chain and single RC-60
roller chain
Electrical: 12 volt D.C. battery, 495 cranking amps at 0 F;
20 Amp or 20/50 amp magneto type charging system,
electronic ignition
Speed: Land - 39 km/h (24 mph)
Water - 3 km/h (2 mph)
Load Capacity: Land - 4 persons or 317 kg (700 lbs.)
Water - 2 adults or 158 kg (350 lbs.)
Tires: 25x12.00-9NHS, 2 ply
Dry Weight: 414 kg (910 lbs.)
ARGO FRONTIER (F)
Engine: Briggs & Stratton Vanguard, 627 cc cooler cleaner
running (18 h.p.) V-Twin, 4 cycle, air cooled
Transmission: 2 forward speeds, neutral and reverse
Clutch: Variable speed torque converter
Fuel Capacity: 29 Litre (6.3 Imp. Ga., 7.6 U.S Gal.)
Steering/Brakes: Hydraulic Caliper, 10.25" with holding brake system
Drive Chains: Single RC-60 roller chain
Electrical: 12 volt D.C. battery, 435 cranking amps at 0 F;
20/50 Amp magneto type charging system,
electronic ignition
Speed: Land - 39 km/h (24 mph)
Water - 3 km/h (2 mph)
Load Capacity: Land - 4 persons or 317 kg (700 lbs.)
SEE SECT.1.4.1 Water - 2 adults or 158 kg (350 lbs.)
Tires: 24x10.00-8NHS, 8 ply
Dry Weight: 414 kg (910 lbs.)
ARGO FRONTIER (F)