Drive Chain Lubrication; Idler Chain Lubrication - Argo 6 x 6 Vanguard Operator's Manual

OIL, FILTER AND LUBRICATION INFORMATION
Do NOT spray lubricant onto the drive belt, brake disc
or clutch faces. Allow the lubricant to dry before using the
vehicle. If the lubricant is not dry, use of the vehicle will at-
tract dirt and cause damage to the clutch components.
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 disassem-
ble the clutch units. We recommend that you return your vehi-
cle to an ARGO dealer to have the clutch units serviced.
Figure 6-5. Lubricating the driven clutch

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, remove all the drive chains
from the vehicle and clean them thoroughly in a suitable sol-
vent, i.e. degreaser.
Never use gasoline as a cleaning solvent. Gasoline is
extremely flammable and can explode if ignited, caus-
ing 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.
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6.4.4 Idler Chain Lubrication

Lubricate the idler chains after 10 hours of operation, and
more frequently if the vehicle is operated in dirty or wet con-
ditions (Figure 6-6). Use only ARGO Chain Lube (ARGO
Part No. 125-86) to lubricate the idler chains.
When applying the chain lube, protect the brake discs with a
rag or simple cardboard shield (Figure 6-7). DO NOT SPRAY
CHAIN LUBE ON THE BRAKE DISCS OR PADS. Roll
the vehicle so that all of the idler chain is accessible for lubri-
cation.
Figure 6-6. Location of the idler chains
Figure 6-7. Lubricating the idler chain
Do not use regular oil or grease to lubricate the idler chains.
Regular oil or grease will be thrown off the idler chains dur-
ing normal operation, and contaminate the brake pads or discs.
When these components become contaminated, brake effi-
ciency is affected.
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