Trouble Shooting - Argo 6 x 6 Vanguard Operator's Manual

MALFUNCTION
(SYMPTOM)
Severe vibration when vehicle
is operated
Water leaks into lower body
Tire leaks air
Hydraulic brakes are spongy,
or there is excessive steering
lever travel
Brakes ineffective
There is a loud bang when the
vehicle is turned right or left
SECTION 8

TROUBLE SHOOTING

PROBABLE CAUSE
1. Engine loose on mounts
2. Driver or driven clutch or engine
defective
3. Axle bent
4. Wheel rim bent
5. Worn or damaged drive belt
1. Leak has developed at the axle bearing
flange
2. Bearing flange seal has been damaged
3. Water is leaking in around the outer
bearing flange bolts
4. Lower body is cut or punctured
5. Drain plugs not in place
1. Tire is punctured
2. Tire is not properly seated on bead
3. Position of air leak is not obvious
4. Defective valve
1. Air in hydraulic system
2. Leak in system
3. Loose brakes
1. Pads have overheated and glazed
2. Pads worn beyond 0.10"
3. Pads are contaminated with lubricant
1. Idler chains worn/loose
2. Drive chains worn/loose
37
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. Take vehicle to an Argo dealer for
service.
2. Same as above.
3. Remove and straighten or replace.
4. Replace.
5. Replace. Clutch service may be
required.
1. Replace the bearing flange gaskets.
2. Replace the bearing flange seal.
3. Caulk under 103-81 bolt heads with
silicone sealer.
4. Repair or replace vehicle lower body
5. Secure drain plugs.
1. Remove tire from rim and repair the
hole with a radial tire patch or
install a tube in the tire.
2. Deflate tire and carefully push tire
bead off the rim. Clean the rim bead
area to remove dirt and foreign
matter. Re-inflate tire.
3. Submerge tire and rim in a water
tank. Air may be escaping through
the rim halves or the valve stem.
Repair as required.
4. Replace defective valve.
1. Have an Argo dealer bleed the brake
system and add fluid.
2. Have an Argo dealer check all
fittings, hoses, calipers and seals for
loose connections or leakage. Refill
as needed.
3. Adjust or tighten.
1. Have the pads cleaned by an Argo
dealer or replace pads.
2. Replace.
3. Have the pads cleaned by an Argo
dealer or replace pads.
1. Adjust/replace idler chains as
required
2. Adjust/replace drive chains as
required