Argo Service Manual General Information GI-13 Ontario Drive & Gear Limited www.argoutv.com PH.(519)- 662-2840 FAX (519)- 662-2421 MALFUNCTION (SYMPTOM) PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Electric starter inoperative 1. Loose electrical connections connections 2. Battery charge low or dead 3. Faulty starter motor dealer for servicing 1. Clean and re-tighten electrical 2. Recharge battery or replace as necessary 3. Return the vehicle to an Argo Engine turns over but won't start 1.Engine is cold and choke is not pulled 2. Fuel tank is empty 3. Blocked fuel or air filter filter as necessary 4. Carburetor adjustment too lean manufacturer’s manual 5. Spark plugs defective or fouled 6.
Ignition system inoperative trained and equipped mechanic 7. Insufficient compression authorized engine repair outlet 1. Pull out the choke and try to start out again 2. Refill tank 3. Remove obstruction or replace 4. Adjust as detailed in the engine 5. Clean and re-gap or replace 6. Have unit serviced by a properly 7. Take the vehicle to a factory Engine will not run 1. Refer to engine manual Vehicle will not move or turn 1. Transmission in neutral or not properly engaged in gear 2. Drive belt worn (see Section 7.2.1) 3. Clutch not engaging dealer for servicing 4. Transmission failure 5. Brakes not functioning pads 6. Idler chain broken 7. Idler sprocket weld broken dealer 1.
Place gear shift properly in gear 2. Replace belt if worn excessively 3. Return the vehicle to an Argo 4. Same as 3. above 5. Adjust caliper or replace brake 6. Repair or replace 7. Have vehicle serviced by an Argo Vehicle pulls to right 1. Right tire pressure too low 2. Left tire pressure too high 3. Right brake engaged 4. Right side drive chain broken 1. Inflate all tires to the correct pressure 2. Same as above 3. Make sure the handlebar is held parallel to the dash. Adjust brake assembly if required. 4. Repair or replace Vehicle pulls to left 1. See “Vehicle pulls to right” - substitute right with left HDi - Vehicle does not shift into Hi from Low or Low from Hi 1.
Hi/Low shift cable adjustment 1. Take the vehicle to an Argo dealer for servicing Handbrake failure - Avenger and Frontier - HDi 1. Worn brake pads, brake cable adjustment 2. Worn brake pads 3. Leaking caliper or brake lines or air in system 1. Change pads or adjust brake cable 2. Change pads 3. Take the vehicle to an Argo dealer for servicing