Troubleshooting - Argo 8x8 Titan 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
Vehicle does not shift into Hi from
Low or Low from Hi
Handbrake failure
Parking brake failure
SECTION 8
TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROBABLE CAUSE
1. Loose electrical connections
2. Battery charge low or dead
3. Faulty starter motor
4. Faulty ignition switch
1. Fuel tank is empty
2. Blocked fuel or air filter
3. Spark plugs defective or fouled
4. Ignition system inoperative
5. Insufficient compression
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
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
1. Hi/Low shift cable adjustment
1. Worn brake pads
2. Leaking caliper or brake lines or air
in system
1. Brake cable adjustment
2. Worn brake band
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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
4. Replace ignition switch
1. Refill tank
2. Remove obstruction or replace
filter as necessary
3. Clean and re-gap or replace
4. Have unit serviced by a properly
trained and equipped mechanic
5. Take the vehicle to a factory
authorized engine repair outlet
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
1. Inflate all tires to the correct
pressure
2. Same as above
3. Make sure the handlebar is held
parallel to the dash. Adjust brake
assembly if required.
4. Repair or replace
1. Take the vehicle to an Argo dealer
for servicing
1. Change pads
2. Take the vehicle to an Argo dealer
for servicing
1. Adjust brake cable
2. Change band