Operator`s manual

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SECTION 11
ACCESSORY INFORMATION
9. Lay the two assembled tracks on the ground. Drive the
vehicle forward onto the tracks until only two segments
are in front of the tires.
10. Pull the remaining track around the rear tire and forward
to the front of the vehicle.
11. Deate the front and rear tires for easier installation of the
nal track pin. The gap between the adjoining segments
should be between 0 to 1" for Avenger and Frontier models
and 2 to 2-1/2" for all other models. Adjust the quantity of
track segments to meet this requirement.
Figure 11-8. Track Assembly.
12. Join the two ends of the track and secure them in place
with C-clamps as shown in Fig. 11-9, so that the 1/4"
holes are lined up.
13. Install the nal track pin as in instruction No.1 & 2. Re-
move the C-clamps.
14. Re-inate the tires as shown in the charts in Figure 11-7.
Note: Putting too much tension in the track will severely
stress the axles, bearings and frame.
15. Allow the tires to reach temperature of operating condi-
tions. Recheck the tire ination at operating conditions
before operation.
Figure 11-9. Track Assembly.
Temperature changes will cause the segments to expand or
contract and will also change the tire pressure. In order to
maintain suitable tension on the track system, observe the
following precautions:
DO NOT over inate tires. Lower body damage could
result from track segments rubbing against the polyeth-
ylene body material. Pay special attention to the tracks
during the rst few “run-in” hours of use.
If the tracks become slack, start hitting the lower body,
or the tires begin to slip inside the tracks, DO NOT
INCREASE TIRE PRESSURE ABOVE WHAT IS
SHOWN IN THE CHART (Figure 11-7). REMOVE
THE HALF SEGMENT FROM EACH TRACK, OR
REMOVE A FULL SEGMENT AND ADD THE HALF
SEGMENT.
Over ination of the tires will cause excessive and prema-
ture wear of the tires and ARGO track system, and may
cause axle and/or axle bearing damage. Under ination
of the tires may allow them to slip in the track or may
cause the tire to pop off the wheel rim. Under certain
conditions, the tires may climb out of the track system
during a turn or side hill operation. Check that all tires
are correctly inated, and avoid sharp high speed turns
when the Argo is heavily loaded.
11.3.4 Removal of Standard and Super Tracks
1. Use C-clamp to take tension off of track pin, as in
Fig.11-9.
2. Loosen the set screw in the lock bushing of the track pin.
Store set screw in a safe place.
3. Using a 1/4" pin punch and hammer, start the removal