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Maintenance Information
Changing Brake Fluid
Inspect the fluid for degradation (discolouration or particles) during normal fluid level
inspections. If discolouration has occurred, the brake fluid system should be drained,
flushed and refilled with fresh brake fluid. An authorized ARGO dealer will perform
these operations for you.
Hydraulic Brake Pad Inspection
Inspect the steering brake pads after every 25 hours of operation. Worn, glazed or
contaminated brake pads affect the efficiency of the brake system. To inspect the pads,
first remove the kick panel.
To remove the kick panel:
1. Remove the six (6) fasteners securing the kick panel using a socket and ratchet
wrench.
2. Pull the kick panel rear-ward moving the throttle cable clear of the area at the steering
column that it is routed through.
3. Lift the kick panel clear of the driving compartment.
Steering Brake Pad Inspection Procedure
With the kick panel removed, both
hydraulic brake calipers are visible.
Inspect all four (4) brake pads.
Have an authorized ARGO dealer
replace the pads when:
•
the brake lining material molded
to each metal backing plate is
worn to 0.10" thickness.
•
the pads are glazed and brake
performance is affected.
•
the pads are contaminated with
lubricant, and brake performance
is affected.
To replace the kick panel:
1.
Position the kick panel in the driving compartment.
2. Slide in the bottom of the kick panel first and route the throttle cable through the
open area at the steering column.
3. Push in the top of kick panel up against the tabs located on the left and right hand
side of the dash support.
4. Reinstall the six (6) socket head fasteners that secure the kick panel.
WARNING
Do NOT operate the ARGO with the kick panel removed.
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