The chain tighteners on an Argo seem very complicated when they are tucked under tight chains, but once you remove the chain and pull one out, they are very simple and easy to work on.
Thank you sir! As a newbie in the Argo world Im loving these & cant wait for the next ones. Building a library of your Argo how-to stuff! Keep them coming! Its almost moose season!
hi !!!! here in canada,,,the argo mecanics suggest to tie down all tensionners with tie raps to the loosest position when riding with tracks,,,its supposed to help prevent chain binding,,,,
That seems like you would get a lot of chain slap. I think they make a piece of equipment ( the name alludes me) that allows the chains to function properly but they do not engage the 2nd or 3rd tire and the rotational power is still transferred to the rear tire. Seems like I heard that. With my tracks the tires can spin in the plastic growsers so my chains have less bind.
I don't think that what this guy saying ,,,,, as if that is done the chains are loose and if they have some strach in them when under pressure they will want to walk up on the sprocket 🤔🤔start to eat the teeth end result will be new chains and sprocket
When you are miles out in the remote bush it's important to understand how things work and the possible solutions in case something goes wrong because someone's life could depend on it. That you strive to understand it doesn't surprise me at all.
Thank you. A person never knows what they may have to fix. For the longest time, chain tighteners were a mystery to me because they are down under the chains where you can’t see them well. This was a fun video because I was curious and they are simple and effective.
my chains eating the slider block in very deep and making a slashing sound when driving. i have a difficult time to unlock the chains' tension by tools, i have to leave it making that weird sound and driving back..... now i have to buy a new set of blocks.🤕🤕😮💨
You have to rotate them to get them to loosen. I would make sure the springs on both sides work and clean them up. Once they’re set, they do run tight, but it sounds like yours are beyond that.
Hey, absolutely awesome videos!! I have a question about the front drive chain on my 6x6. I'm replacing the chains when I noticed both front sprockets are missing their set screws. Are those sprockets supposed to float?
Thank you. Yes, the front sprockets are supposed to float. I am not sure why, but when I’ve talked to certified Argo mechanics, that’s what I’ve been told.
One of my customers has asked us to look after 3 Argos he has bought for a contract. What are the main service issues I should be aware of for these machines?
It will depend on how many hours are on the machines and what kind of care has been given to them. I would say it’s certainly worth looking at the steering brakes and the standard brakes, checking all the bearings on the inside and the outside of the machine - here is a video that explains the process: ATV Argo: Bering Inspection czcams.com/video/P4N-d3ZOKs4/video.html , checking to make sure the bolts that hold the axles in the machine or tight and making sure that all of the chains connecting links are intact would be a good start. Additionally, I would service the machine by changing the engine oil, transmission oil, checking the coolant and boiling the chains.
@@RaisedinAlaska thank you for the great response. Looking forward to working on something a bit different. The machines are not new so guessing it will be worth a run through the workshop before they go to work. Thanks again 👍
@@davidorrell764 That’s basically the list of items I do between every season and generally there’s at least one exterior bearing that needs to be replaced.
Good information. Did you get a chance to ask your Argo mechanic about the water pump yet? I'm pretty sure I have to remove the flywheel to get at it. Thanks. Great channel
I talked to an Argo mechanic this evening and he said if you have to pull the water pump, off of an avenger style machine, it’s easiest to pull the engine because the fly wheel has to come off. However, he said they change very few water pumps, that it’s not something that goes out often. He said, generally the first indication that it’s the water pump is a broken belt laying in the bottom of the tub. He said more frequently, if it’s overheating quickly, it’s generally not the water pump and that more often It’s the thermostat or the heat sending unit. The other indication that it could be the water pump it that it is leaking fluid from the water pump.
Yes I went through those steps and saw the water pump belt wasn't turning and the pulley has play in it. Got an inspection camera in there and the camshaft pulley (which is plastic) is disintegrated. Waiting for that part to come in now. I took the radiator out. Now I have room to take the fan out and then the flywheel. Just waiting for the camshaft pulley. Weird the belt didn't break before the pulley got destroyed though.
@@keithrenaud3380 That’s a bummer. He didn’t hesitate advising pulling the engine, he said it comes out easy and that it would make the task much easier. Good luck on your project and I would love to hear how it went and what you learned.
@RaisedinAlaska hopefully I'll get it done this weekend. I was thinking pulling the engine out would be more work but I'll definitely let you know how it goes.
One of the best videos for understanding these tensioners !! Thanks
Thank you very much for the kind words.
Thank you sir! As a newbie in the Argo world Im loving these & cant wait for the next ones. Building a library of your Argo how-to stuff! Keep them coming! Its almost moose season!
Thank you Vance. I do have a couple more uploaded. Looking forward to moose season. 🎉
hi !!!! here in canada,,,the argo mecanics suggest to tie down all tensionners with tie raps to the loosest position when riding with tracks,,,its supposed to help prevent chain binding,,,,
That seems like you would get a lot of chain slap. I think they make a piece of equipment ( the name alludes me) that allows the chains to function properly but they do not engage the 2nd or 3rd tire and the rotational power is still transferred to the rear tire. Seems like I heard that. With my tracks the tires can spin in the plastic growsers so my chains have less bind.
I don't think that what this guy saying ,,,,, as if that is done the chains are loose and if they have some strach in them when under pressure they will want to walk up on the sprocket 🤔🤔start to eat the teeth end result will be new chains and sprocket
When you are miles out in the remote bush it's important to understand how things work and the possible solutions in case something goes wrong because someone's life could depend on it. That you strive to understand it doesn't surprise me at all.
Thank you. A person never knows what they may have to fix. For the longest time, chain tighteners were a mystery to me because they are down under the chains where you can’t see them well. This was a fun video because I was curious and they are simple and effective.
awesome showcase! You nailed it！
Thank you.
Thanks for the video. it was informative.
Thank you Bill.
Great video... there are some really funky finicky things in argo... you need to figure out each thing to understand how it works, or doesn't.
Very true, they are relatively simple, but can be very fickle. Thank you for watching.
my chains eating the slider block in very deep and making a slashing sound when driving. i have a difficult time to unlock the chains' tension by tools, i have to leave it making that weird sound and driving back..... now i have to buy a new set of blocks.🤕🤕😮💨
You have to rotate them to get them to loosen. I would make sure the springs on both sides work and clean them up. Once they’re set, they do run tight, but it sounds like yours are beyond that.
I take a 2x4 x3' with a "V" cut a one end to remove the block .
I struggled, I will have to try that.
Hey, absolutely awesome videos!!
I have a question about the front drive chain on my 6x6. I'm replacing the chains when I noticed both front sprockets are missing their set screws. Are those sprockets supposed to float?
Thank you. Yes, the front sprockets are supposed to float. I am not sure why, but when I’ve talked to certified Argo mechanics, that’s what I’ve been told.
@@RaisedinAlaska curious! Seems like they only float laterally, so somehow they grip the axle? 🤷
@@paultaft662 The axle has splines on it that match the inside of the sprocket. So the sprocket can float sideways but it rotates with the axle.
One of my customers has asked us to look after 3 Argos he has bought for a contract. What are the main service issues I should be aware of for these machines?
It will depend on how many hours are on the machines and what kind of care has been given to them. I would say it’s certainly worth looking at the steering brakes and the standard brakes, checking all the bearings on the inside and the outside of the machine - here is a video that explains the process: ATV Argo: Bering Inspection
czcams.com/video/P4N-d3ZOKs4/video.html , checking to make sure the bolts that hold the axles in the machine or tight and making sure that all of the chains connecting links are intact would be a good start. Additionally, I would service the machine by changing the engine oil, transmission oil, checking the coolant and boiling the chains.
@@RaisedinAlaska thank you for the great response. Looking forward to working on something a bit different. The machines are not new so guessing it will be worth a run through the workshop before they go to work. Thanks again 👍
@@davidorrell764 That’s basically the list of items I do between every season and generally there’s at least one exterior bearing that needs to be replaced.
Good information. Did you get a chance to ask your Argo mechanic about the water pump yet? I'm pretty sure I have to remove the flywheel to get at it. Thanks. Great channel
I talked to an Argo mechanic this evening and he said if you have to pull the water pump, off of an avenger style machine, it’s easiest to pull the engine because the fly wheel has to come off. However, he said they change very few water pumps, that it’s not something that goes out often. He said, generally the first indication that it’s the water pump is a broken belt laying in the bottom of the tub. He said more frequently, if it’s overheating quickly, it’s generally not the water pump and that more often It’s the thermostat or the heat sending unit. The other indication that it could be the water pump it that it is leaking fluid from the water pump.
Yes I went through those steps and saw the water pump belt wasn't turning and the pulley has play in it. Got an inspection camera in there and the camshaft pulley (which is plastic) is disintegrated. Waiting for that part to come in now. I took the radiator out. Now I have room to take the fan out and then the flywheel. Just waiting for the camshaft pulley. Weird the belt didn't break before the pulley got destroyed though.
@@keithrenaud3380 That’s a bummer. He didn’t hesitate advising pulling the engine, he said it comes out easy and that it would make the task much easier. Good luck on your project and I would love to hear how it went and what you learned.
@RaisedinAlaska hopefully I'll get it done this weekend. I was thinking pulling the engine out would be more work but I'll definitely let you know how it goes.
@@keithrenaud3380 Thanks I would appreciate that, you never know when I will have to do the same.