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Posted From: 24.180.82.149
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, September 25, 2005 - 06:48 am: | 
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Hello, I just bought a used 1999 ARGO Conquest. I was wondering if the fan under the hood is supposed to operate all the time while the engine is running. It seems like an electrical fan. Mine runs as soon as I start the engine.
Also, when I am operating the argo there seems to be a little bit of banging from the chains. I assume this means I need to adjust the chain.
The unit has 62 hours on it. It is really cool.
Thanks for looking.
Phil |
Phil Warn
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Username: Phil_in_michigan
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, September 29, 2005 - 10:59 pm: |
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any help out there? I am a member of the board not sure why my name didn't post. |
Sean McConnell
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, September 30, 2005 - 08:33 am: |
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I have never owned a newer Argo like yours, but both my older ones "slapped" the chains on the bottom of the cowel (dashboard) AND the edge of the floorboards. No biggie!
I'm not sure about the fan, but here's a link to all Argo's "Manuals" page:
http://odg.orc.ca:3000/manuals.php
or just go right to the Operators Manual here (.pdf doc):
http://odg.orc.ca:3000/pdfDocs/vehicle_Parts&Op/Argo/Argo%20Operators%20Manual/C urrent%20Argo%20Operators%20Manual/ArgoOp08-05.pdf |
Skip Saul
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Username: Giantdog
Post Number: 6
Registered: 02-2005
Posted From: 64.186.98.55
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, September 30, 2005 - 12:46 pm: |
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the fan that comes on when you turn the key it is for the hyd brakes the fan blows cool air on the disk brake it will run as long as the key is on hope this helps |
Dave Keeso
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Username: Argomag
Post Number: 50
Registered: 01-2005
Posted From: 24.43.239.217
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, September 30, 2005 - 09:39 pm: |
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As skip said, its just the brake fan thats running, it draws in cooler outside air as the ARGO brakes are used for steering so they heat up quickly and overtime that reduces your brake life so the fan just keps things cooler. the chains shouldn't need to be adjusted yet at only 62 hours but you may check the tensioners and make sure they are all working properly, their is usually some play in them especially when turning or hard constant braking (in tight trails or something) or if you jerk the brake too hard sometimes it slaps in the back on the floorboard. Some noise is very common but if things just don't feel right, something may be wrong. |
Phil Warn
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Username: Phil_in_michigan
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Registered: 09-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, October 03, 2005 - 08:14 pm: |
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Thanks. It may be just normal stuff I am hearing. I am still not an accomplished argo pilot so I think some of the noise is pilot error. I haven't had a chance to get under the covers. I will have to have a look at it soon.
Thanks for the helpful posts.
Phil |
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