Troubleshooting - Argo 6 x 6 Vanguard Operator's Manual

MALFUNCTION
(SYMPTOM)
Electric starter inoperative
Engine turns over but will not
start
Engine will not run
Vehicle will not move or turn
Vehicle pulls to right
Vehicle pulls to left
SECTION 8
TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROBABLE CAUSE
1. Loose electrical connections
2. Battery charge low or dead
3. Faulty starter motor
1. Engine is cold and choke is not pulled
out
2. Fuel tank is empty
3. Blocked fuel or air filter
4. Carburetor adjustment too lean
5. Spark plugs defective or fouled
6. Ignition system inoperative
7. Insufficient compression
8. Improperly operating electric fuel
pump or fuel shut off solenoid.
KAWASAKI ENGINE ONLY.
1. Transmission in neutral or not
properly engaged in gear
2. Drive belt worn (see Section 7.2.1)
3. Clutch not engaging
4. Transmission failure
5. Brakes not functioning
6. Idler chain broken
7. Idler sprocket weld broken
1. Right tire pressure too low
2. Left tire pressure too high
3. Right brake engaged
4. Right side drive chain broken
1. See "Vehicle pulls to right" -
substitute right with left
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CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. Clean and re-tighten electrical
connections
2. Recharge battery or replace as
necessary
3. Return the vehicle to an Argo
dealer for servicing
1. Pull out the choke and try to start
again
2. Refill tank
3. Remove obstruction or replace
filter as necessary
4. Adjust as detailed in the engine
manufacturer's manual
5. Clean and re-gap or replace
6. Have unit serviced by a properly
trained and equipped mechanic
7. Take the vehicle to a factory
authorized engine repair outlet
8. Check that electric fuel pump is
operating. Make sure fuel shut off
solenoid is activated to allow fuel
into carburetor.
1. Refer to engine manual
1. Place gear shift properly in gear
2. Replace belt if worn excessively
3. Return the vehicle to an Argo
dealer for servicing
4. Same as 3. above
5. Adjust caliper or replace brake
pads
6. Repair or replace
7. Have vehicle serviced by an Argo
dealer
1. Inflate all tires to the correct
pressure
2. Same as above
3. Make sure the steering lever is held
forward against the dash. Adjust
brake assembly if required.
4. Repair or replace