Operating Instructions; Brakes And Steering; Holding Brake System - Vanguard2, Bigfoot, Response & Conquest - Argo 6 x 6 Vanguard Operator's Manual

3.1 BRAKES AND STEERING

The right and left steering levers are used to turn and stop the
vehicle when it is moving forward or in reverse. When the
right steering lever is pulled back, the vehicle turns to the right
(Figure 3-1). When the left steering lever is pulled back, the
vehicle turns to the left (Figure 3-2). To stop the vehicle, pull
both steering levers back evenly (Figure 3-3).
The ARGO is a skid steer vehicle. During a turn, the rear of
the vehicle swings outward as the vehicle pivots on the front
tire on the inside of the turn. To make a right hand turn, the
rear of the vehicle skids out to the left. To make a left hand
turn, the rear of the vehicle skids out to the right.
When turning, the back of the vehicle swings to the op-
posite direction of the turn. 8-wheel vehicles swing out
further than 6-wheelers. Always take care to avoid hit-
ting persons or objects with the rear of the vehicle! Se-
rious injury or death can result!
Figure 3-1. Making a right hand turn
Figure 3-2. Making a left hand turn
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Figure 3-3. Stopping the vehicle
3.2 HOLDING BRAKE SYSTEM -
VANGUARD2, BIGFOOT, RESPONSE & CONQUEST
Models
All VANGUARD2, BIGFOOT, RESPONSE & CONQUEST
models have holding brake levers between the steering levers.
The holding brake system is not a parking brake, and
therefore is not designed to hold the vehicle in place for
long periods of time. The holding brake is for short
term use only.
When parking on an incline, engage the holding brake
levers, leave the vehicle in gear, turn the engine off and
block the vehicle's wheels.
When in use, the holding brake system keeps the steering
levers locked in the full braking position.
To apply the holding brake system:
1. Pull the steering levers back fully.
2. While holding the steering levers back, push each holding
brake lever down until it rests against each steering lever
holding brake stop.
3. Release the steering levers so that they rest against the
holding brake adjuster screws.
To release the holding brake system:
1. Pull the steering levers back.
2. The spring-loaded holding brake levers will release auto-
matically. When not in use, the holding brake levers rest
against the bottom edge of the dash.