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6.4.3 Drive Chain Lubrication
Your ARGO vehicle is equipped with roller chains to each
axle. Lubricate the chains every 10 hours with Aerosol Chain
Lube (ARGO Part No. 125-86), or more frequently in dirty
or wet conditions.
After every 100 hours of operation, or for extended periods
of storage, remove all the drive chains from the vehicle and
clean them thoroughly in a suitable solvent, i.e. degreaser.
Never use gasoline as a cleaning solvent. Gasoline is
extremely ammable and can explode if ignited, causing
serious personal injury.
Allow the chains to dry thoroughly, re-lubricate generously
with ARGO Chain Lube and re-install.
Refer to Section 7.2.3 of this manual for drive chain removal
and re-installation instructions.
6.4.4 Automatic Chain Oiler System (if equipped)
Proper lubrication of the chain drive components greatly
increases their service life. Keeping chains out of water
and dirt will also improve the effectiveness of chain
lubrication.
Operation:
The automatic chain oil system operates on a timed circuit
that starts as soon as the key is turned to the run position.
The system starts with a 15 minute off cycle followed by a 5
second on cycle when the pump runs and supplies oil to the
oil drip tubes. The drip tubes, direct the drips to land between
each inner and outer plate of the chain.
The override switch on the dash bypasses the timer and will
run the pump for as long as the switch is pressed (switch does
not interrupt the timer program). The switch is meant to be
used to run the pump for initially priming the system, check-
ing drip tube alignment, or manually re-lubricating the chains
after cleaning them.
Recommended Oil:
Any good quality oil of the proper viscosity (based on
temperature, see chart) can be used. The oil must be able to
penetrate into the bushings and side plates to be effective.
Do not use used oils, high tack oils (i.e. chainsaw bar oil),
heavy oil, or grease.
TEMPERATURE
-40 ~ 0 C
(-40 ~ 32 deg. F)
0 ~ 40 C
(32 ~ 104 deg. F)
40 ~ 50 C
(104 ~ 122 deg. F)
OIL VISCOSITY SAE 10
or 5W-30
SAE 20
or 10W-30
SAE 30
or 10W-40
SECTION 6
OIL, FILTER AND LUBRICATION INFORMATION
Figure 6-6b.Frontier fuel lter location.
6.3.4 Oil Filter
Change the oil lter when the oil is changed (Part No. 126-95
for Briggs & Stratton engines or Kohler Part No.12 050 01-S
for Aegis engines).
Before installing the new lter, lubricate the rubber lter
gasket with clean engine oil. Screw the lter on by hand until
the gasket contacts lter adapter. Tighten 1/2 to 3/4 turn more.
Start and run engine to check for oil leaks. Stop engine and
re-check oil level. Add oil if required.
6.4 LUBRICATION INFORMATION
6.4.1 General
The following parts and components require regularly sched-
uled lubrication to prevent premature wear and replacement.
1. Idler Chain (if equipped) 2. Drive Chains
3. Bearings
Use the recommended lubricants listed in this section and
carefully observe the recommended lubrication intervals.
6.4.2 Clutch Lubrication
No lubrication is required for either the driven clutch or driver
clutch. They are designed to run dry. If lubricant is used, use
of the vehicle will attract dirt and cause damage to the clutch
components. Contamination by dust and dirt can cause poor
performance, premature wear or failure.
A complete service of the clutch units is required after
every 250 hours of operation. To perform this procedure, the
clutches must be disassembled. Special tools are required to
disassemble the clutch units. We recommend that you return
your vehicle to an authorized ARGO dealer to have the clutch
units serviced.