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SECTION ES
General Instructions............................................................................. ES-5
Battery.................................................................................................... ES-6
Checking Battery Fluid Level.............................................................. ES-6
Charging the Battery.............................................................................ES-6
Cleaning the Battery..............................................................................ES-7
Battery Removal.................................................................................... ES-7
Battery Inspection................................................................................. ES-7
Battery Installation............................................................................... ES-8
Removing a Headlamp Bulb................................................................ES-9
Installing a Headlamp Bulb..................................................................ES-10
Removing the Headlamp Lens Assembly
(Conquest Models From CB12580).................................................... ES-10
Installing the Headlamp Lens Assembly
(Conquest Models From CB12580)......................................................ES-11
(Response, Bigfoot & Later Vanguard2 and Vanguard 6x6)............ ES-12
(Response, Bigfoot & Later Vanguard2 and Vanguard 6x6)............ ES-12
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George A Deitsch
March 22, 2025

Bought a used Argo Model V896-65, Serial RB21653 and need a service manual, where do I find this information

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Mr. Anderson
March 22, 2025

The service manual for the Argo Model V896-65 can be found in the Argo Service Manual Electrical System section. It is listed under multiple entries:

- From RB 12075 (08/95)
- From RB 12702 (11/96)
- From RB 14121 (10/97)

These manuals are published by Ontario Drive & Gear Limited. Contact information for the company includes:

- Website: www.odg.com
- Phone: (519)-662-2840
- Fax: (519)-662-2421

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Argo Service Manual Electrical System SECTION ES Electrical System Table of Contents General Instructions................ES-5 Battery....................ES-6 Checking Battery Fluid Level.............. ES-6 Charging the Battery................ES-6 Cleaning the Battery Terminals & Cable Connections......ES-6 Cleaning the Battery................ES-7 Battery Removal..................ES-7 Battery Inspection................. ES-7 Battery Installation................
  • Page 2 K From 1983 S From 1986; SB From 1987;..........ES-22, 23 Argo Standard & Heavy Duty (Models V688-20,V888-20, V888-21; After T6460, TB8446, HTB8592 11/88).........ES-23 Argo Twin (Model V888-22, V688-22 From SB8355, S6308).....ES-24 Argo Vanguard Model V891/892-22, V691/692-22 From S6834, SB9691................ES-25 Argo Model NKB From 1987 1/87............ES-26 Ontario Drive &...
  • Page 3 From NKB9466, NK 6812 10/90............ES-29 Argo Magnum Model V891-23 From NKB 10785; Models V891-27, V691-27 06/93......ES-30 Argo Magnum Model V894-23, V894-27 From NKB 10973 03/94..ES-31 Response Model V896-65 From RB 12075 08/95.........ES-32 Response Model V896-65 From RB 12702 11/96.........ES-33 Response Model V896-65 From RB 14121 10/97........ES-34 Reponse Model V899-65 From RB 16104 06/99........ES-35...
  • Page 4 Electrical System Argo Service Manual Argo Vanguard2 Model V696-55 From SN7841 04/95..... ES-45 Argo Vanguard2 Model V697-55 From SN8138 11/95......ES-46 Argo Vanguard2 Model V697-55 From SN8138 11/95......ES-47 Argo Vanguard2 Model V699-55 From SN12227 02/01....ES-48 Bigfoot Model V698-58 From BF9212 08/97........ES-49 Bigfoot Model V698-58 From BF12097 12/00........ES-50...

  • Page 5: General Instructions

    Argo Service Manual Electrical System General Instructions Detailed information on standard workshop and safety procedures, and general servicing operations is not included in this manual, which has been prepared to assist qualified service personnel. ODG assumes no responsibility or liability for PERSONAL INJURY or VEHICLE DAMAGE which results from any servicing procedure performed, including those instructions outlined in this manual.

  • Page 6: Battery

    If the battery loses its electrical charge, remove the battery from the ARGO and recharge it with a 12 volt battery charger at the rate of 10- 12 amps maximum. The battery should remain on charge until the specific gravity reaches 1.265 on a hydrometer.

  • Page 7: Cleaning The Battery

    Argo Service Manual Electrical System Cleaning the Battery Clean the top of the battery every 250 hours with a mixture of baking soda and water. Before cleaning the battery, remove it from the vehicle and make sure the pod vents are in place.

  • Page 8: Battery Installation

    Electrical System Argo Service Manual Battery fluid contains sulphuric acid. If it comes into contact with your skin or eyes, serious personal injury will occur. Always wear rubber gloves and safety goggles when servicing the battery. Batteries produce explosive gas. Keep sparks, flames and cigarettes away from the battery.

  • Page 9: Installing The Headlamp Bulb (Earlier Conquest Models

    Argo Service Manual Electrical System Pull the headlamp assembly from the vehicle. Unwrap the electrical tape from the power wire and disconnect. Disconnect the ground wire at the headlamp mounting bracket. Remove the trim screws and separate the lens from the headlamp housing.

  • Page 10: Installing A Headlamp Bulb

    Electrical System Argo Service Manual ES-2 ES-3 Disconnect the bulb from the lens. Pry the 2 locking clips on the bulb apart while pulling it from the wiring. Photo ES-3 Installing a Headlamp Bulb When installing the new bulb, avoid any contamination of the glass surface. Do not touch the bulb with your fingers.

  • Page 11: Headlamp Removal (Earlier Vanguard2 & Vanguard 6X6

    Argo Service Manual Electrical System Installing the Lens Assembly (Conquest Models from CB12581) Install the rubber headlamp bezel into the headlamp opening. Photo ES-7 Install the bulb into the headlamp housing. Insert and turn 1/4 turn clockwise. Photo ES-8 Snap the lens assembly into the rubber headlamp bezel.

  • Page 12: Headlamp Installation (Earlier Vanguard2 & Vanguard 6X6

    Electrical System Argo Service Manual Headlamp Removal ( Response, Bigfoot and Later Vanguard2 & Vanguard Models) Locate the 4 screws securing the metal headlamp bezel to the upper body. Photo ES-9 Some earlier Response models incorporated a plastic headlamp bezel that secured itself to the upper body by 2 tabs to the inside of the headlamp opening.

  • Page 13: Removing The Starter (Conquest Models

    Argo Service Manual Electrical System Removing the Starter (Conquest Models) The Kawasaki starter motor is located between the engine and transmission near the brake cooling duct. Photo ES-11 Perform the servicing procedure, Removing the Firewall, in section VB of this service guide.

  • Page 14: Installing The Starter (Conquest Models

    Electrical System Argo Service Manual Installing the Starter (Conquest Models) Maneuver the starter and solenoid assembly vertically between the engine and trans- mission, turning horizontally to mount to the starter bracket. Align the holes of the starter motor with the threaded holes of the mounting bracket and start the first mounting bolt.
  • Page 15 Argo Service Manual Electrical System ES-16 ES-17 Perform the servicing procedure, Removing the Intake Duct, in section DE of this service guide. Remove the bolt securing the ground cable to the engine. Remove the rest of the hardware securing the blower housing to the engine.

  • Page 16: Installing The Starter

    Electrical System Argo Service Manual The flywheel is aligned with a key on the crankshaft. Be aware of the key and ensure that it is reinstalled when the flywheel is assembled back to the engine. The flywheel contains magnets used for the charging system of the engine. Place the flywheel on a clean work surface with the magnets facing up to ensure no metalic foreign objects are attracted to the magnet, and go undetected during reassembly.

  • Page 17: Removing The Brake Cooling Fan (Response & Bigfoot

    Argo Service Manual Electrical System When the flywheel is assembled to the crankshaft, use a small technicians mirror to check the key and keyway alignment. Install the recoil cup and mounting nut to the crankshaft. Torque the flywheel nut to specifications.

  • Page 18: Installing The Brake Cooling Fan (Response & Bigfoot

    Electrical System Argo Service Manual ES-24 ES-25 Remove the fan. Photo ES-25 Remove the mounting bracket from the old fan if it is being replaced, and install it to the new one. Installing the Brake Cooling Fan (Response & Bigfoot models) Install the mounting bracket to the fan.

  • Page 19: Removing The Brake Cooling Fan (Conquest

    Argo Service Manual Electrical System Removing the Brake Cooling Fan (Conquest Models) Conquest models have the brake cooling fan mounted to the intake duct assembly located on the right hand side of the vehicle. Conquest models manufactured prior to CB17117, utilize a sheet metal style intake duct, while later models have a molded plastic version.

  • Page 20: Installing The Brake Cooling Fan (Conquest

    Electrical System Argo Service Manual vi. Remove the fan from the mounting base by drilling out the 4 rivets securing the two components together. vii. If replacing the fan, remove the band clamp from the fan. Install the band clamp to the new fan.
  • Page 21 Argo Service Manual Electrical System Remove the 2x4's used to space the upper and lower body apart and re-rivet the two back together using the required body rivets and washers. Slip the rubber bumper back on. Replace the radiator overflow bracket and bottle to the front of the vehicle. Install the lid and connect the overflow hose.

  • Page 22: Models T, Tb, Ht, Htb From 1977 Kb From 1981-86 K From1983 S From 1986 Sb From 1987

    Electrical System Argo Service Manual Models T, TB, HT, HTB FROM 1977 KB FROM 1981-86 K FROM1983 S FROM 1986 SB FROM 1987 Ontario Drive & Gear Limited www.odg.com ES-22 PH.(519)- 662-2840 FAX (519)- 662-2421...

  • Page 23: Argo Standard & Heavy Duty

    Electrical System Models T, TB, HT, HTB FROM 1977 KB FROM 1981-86 K FROM1983 S FROM 1986 SB FROM 1987 Argo Standard & Heavy Duty (Models V688-20,V888-20,V888-21 After T6460, TB8446, HTB8592 11/88 After T6460, TB8446, HTB8592 Ontario Drive & Gear Limited www.odg.com...

  • Page 24: Argo Twin (Model V888-22, V688-22 From Sb8355, S6308

    Electrical System Argo Service Manual Argo Twin (Model V888-22, V688-22 From SB8355, S6308) Ontario Drive & Gear Limited www.odg.com ES-24 PH.(519)- 662-2840 FAX (519)- 662-2421...

  • Page 25: Argo Vanguard Model V891/892-22, V691/692-22 From S6834, Sb9691

    Argo Service Manual Electrical System Argo Vangard Model V891/892-22, V691/692-22 from S6834, SB9691 Ontario Drive & Gear Limited www.odg.com ES-25 PH.(519)- 662-2840 FAX (519)- 662-2421...

  • Page 26: Argo Model Nkb From 1987 1/87

    Electrical System Argo Service Manual Argo Model NKB From 1987 1/87 Ontario Drive & Gear Limited www.odg.com ES-26 PH.(519)- 662-2840 FAX (519)- 662-2421...

  • Page 27: Argo I/C Model V888-23, V688-23 From Nkb 8187, Nk 6192 11/88

    Argo Service Manual Electrical System Argo I/C Model V888-23, V688-23 From NKB 8187, NK 6192 11/88 Ontario Drive & Gear Limited www.odg.com ES-27 PH.(519)- 662-2840 FAX (519)- 662-2421...

  • Page 28: Argo Magnum Model V890-23, V690-23 12/89

    Electrical System Argo Service Manual Argo Magnum Model V890-23, V690-23 12/89 Ontario Drive & Gear Limited www.odg.com ES-28 PH.(519)- 662-2840 FAX (519)- 662-2421...
  • Page 29 Argo Service Manual Electrical System Argo Magnum Model V890-23, V690-23 From NKB9466, NK 6812 10/90 Ontario Drive & Gear Limited www.odg.com ES-29 PH.(519)- 662-2840 FAX (519)- 662-2421...

  • Page 30: Argo Magnum Model V891-23 From Nkb 10785; Models V891-27, V691-27 06/93

    Electrical System Argo Service Manual Argo Magnum Model V891-23 From NKB 10785, Models V891-27, V691-27 06/93 Ontario Drive & Gear Limited www.odg.com ES-30 PH.(519)- 662-2840 FAX (519)- 662-2421...

  • Page 31: Argo Magnum Model V894-23, V894-27 From Nkb 10973 03/94

    Argo Service Manual Electrical System Argo Magnum Model V894-23, V894-27 From NKB 10973 03/94 Ontario Drive & Gear Limited www.odg.com ES-31 PH.(519)- 662-2840 FAX (519)- 662-2421...

  • Page 32: Response Model V896-65 From Rb 12075 08/95

    Electrical System Argo Service Manual Response Model V896-65 From RB 12075 08/95 Ontario Drive & Gear Limited www.odg.com ES-32 PH.(519)- 662-2840 FAX (519)- 662-2421...
  • Page 33 Argo Service Manual Electrical System Response Model V896-65 From RB 12702 11/96 Ontario Drive & Gear Limited www.odg.com ES-33 PH.(519)- 662-2840 FAX (519)- 662-2421...
  • Page 34 Electrical System Argo Service Manual Response Model V896-65 From RB 14121 10/97 Ontario Drive & Gear Limited www.odg.com ES-34 PH.(519)- 662-2840 FAX (519)- 662-2421...

  • Page 35: Reponse Model V899-65 From Rb 16104 06/99

    Argo Service Manual Electrical System Reponse Model V899-65 From RB 16104 06/99 Ontario Drive & Gear Limited www.odg.com ES-35 PH.(519)- 662-2840 FAX (519)- 662-2421...
  • Page 36 Electrical System Argo Service Manual Response Model V899-65 From RB 17665 12/00 Ontario Drive & Gear Limited www.odg.com ES-36 PH.(519)- 662-2840 FAX (519)- 662-2421...

  • Page 37: Conquest V894-37, V894-38 From Cb 10847 01/94

    Argo Service Manual Electrical System Conquest Parts Manual Conquest V894-37, V894-38 From CB 10847 01/94 Ontario Drive & Gear Limited www.odg.com ES-37 PH.(519)- 662-2840 FAX (519)- 662-2421...

  • Page 38: Conquest Model V894-37, V894-38 From Cb 12580 03/96

    Electrical System Argo Service Manual Conquest Model V894-37, V894-38 From CB 12580 03/96 Ontario Drive & Gear Limited www.odg.com ES-38 PH.(519)- 662-2840 FAX (519)- 662-2421...
  • Page 39 Argo Service Manual Electrical System Conquest Model V899-37, V899-38 From CB 16049 05/99 Ontario Drive & Gear Limited www.odg.com ES-39 PH.(519)- 662-2840 FAX (519)- 662-2421...
  • Page 40 Electrical System Argo Service Manual Conquest Model V899-37, V899-38 From CB 17857 02/01 Ontario Drive & Gear Limited www.odg.com ES-40 PH.(519)- 662-2840 FAX (519)- 662-2421...

  • Page 41: Argo Vanguard Model 693-22 From S6999 02/92

    Argo Service Manual Electrical System Argo Vanguard Model 693-22 From S6999 02/92 Ontario Drive & Gear Limited www.odg.com ES-41 PH.(519)- 662-2840 FAX (519)- 662-2421...
  • Page 42 Electrical System Argo Service Manual Argo Vanguard Model V693-36 From S7304 06/93 Ontario Drive & Gear Limited www.odg.com ES-42 PH.(519)- 662-2840 FAX (519)- 662-2421...
  • Page 43 Argo Service Manual Electrical System Argo Vanguard Model V697-51 From S8131 09/97 Ontario Drive & Gear Limited www.odg.com ES-43 PH.(519)- 662-2840 FAX (519)- 662-2421...

  • Page 44: Argo Vanguard Parts Manual Model V699-51 From S12222 03/02

    Electrical System Argo Service Manual Argo Vanguard Parts Manual Model V699-51 From S12222 03/02 Ontario Drive & Gear Limited www.odg.com ES-44 PH.(519)- 662-2840 FAX (519)- 662-2421...
  • Page 45 Argo Service Manual Electrical System Argo Vanguard2 Model V696-55 From SN7841 04/95 Ontario Drive & Gear Limited www.odg.com ES-45 PH.(519)- 662-2840 FAX (519)- 662-2421...
  • Page 46 Electrical System Argo Service Manual Argo Vanguard2 Model V697-55 From SN8138 11/95 Ontario Drive & Gear Limited www.odg.com ES-46 PH.(519)- 662-2840 FAX (519)- 662-2421...
  • Page 47 Argo Service Manual Electrical System Argo Vanguard2 Model V697-55 From SN8138 11/95 Ontario Drive & Gear Limited www.odg.com ES-47 PH.(519)- 662-2840 FAX (519)- 662-2421...
  • Page 48 Electrical System Argo Service Manual Argo Vanguard2 Model V699-55 From SN12227 02/01 Ontario Drive & Gear Limited www.odg.com ES-48 PH.(519)- 662-2840 FAX (519)- 662-2421...
  • Page 49 Argo Service Manual Electrical System Bigfoot Model V698-58 From BF9212 08/97 Ontario Drive & Gear Limited www.odg.com ES-49 PH.(519)- 662-2840 FAX (519)- 662-2421...
  • Page 50 Electrical System Argo Service Manual Bigfoot Model V698-58 From BF12097 12/00 Electrical System Bigfoot Parts Manual Ontario Drive & Gear Limited www.odg.com ES-50 PH.(519)- 662-2840 FAX (519)- 662-2421...
  • Page 51 Argo Service Manual Electrical System Conquest 6x6 Model V601-62 From C12747 11/01 Ontario Drive & Gear Limited www.odg.com ES-51 PH.(519)- 662-2840 FAX (519)- 662-2421...
  • Page 52 Electrical System Argo Service Manual Calibrating the 613-119 Digital Gauge Package In the event that the Digital Gauge Package needs to be re-calibrated or replaced, follow the below steps. 1) Hold down both the “MODE” and “KM/MILE” buttons and turn the key to “Run”.

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