Argo Service Manual General Information
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GI-17
MALFUNCTION PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
(SYMPTOM)
Severe vibration when vehicle 1. Engine loose on mounts 1.Secure engine mounts
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 flange gaskets.
flange
2. Bearing flange seal has been damaged 2.Replace the bearing flange seal.
3. Water is leaking in around the outer 3.Caulk under 103-81 bolt heads with
bearing flange 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.Deflate tire and carefully push tire
bead off the rim. Clean the rim bead
area to remove dirt and foreign
matter. Re-inflate 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.
Hydraulic brakes are spongy, 1. Air in hydraulic system 1.Bleed the brake
or there is excessive steering system and add fluid.
lever travel 2. Leak in system 2. Check all fittings, hoses, calipers
and seals for loose connections or
leakage. Refill as needed.
3. Loose brakes 3.Adjust or tighten.
Brakes ineffective 1. Pads have overheated and glazed 1.Replace or clean pads
2. Pads worn beyond 0.10" 2.Replace.
3. Pads are contaminated with lubricant 3.Clean 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
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