We have now accumulated a number of downloaded manuals for the Argo and also for the Kawasaki engine and were going to post the links for these, as they have not been easy to find. Unfortunately, however, one of the websites had some malicious software which led to a message on the computer saying we had a hard disk error. This led to half a day trying to fix the laptop and we wouldn’t want to inflict that on anyone else. So at present, if you’re looking for operating and service manuals - they do exist but don’t always appear on the first page of Google searches. And make sure you have good antivirus/malware software before downloading anything.
Wonderful to see something about Argos in the UK on the web. I bought one about 6 months ago and have found that hardly UK-based resources - or even any evidence of life! Please keep blogging - I will follow your progress with interest (I am currently wrestling with an idler gear seized to the shaft). Philip
ReplyDeleteThanks for the encouragement. Now that the Argo service is finished (see today's post) we hope to be writing more about using it in a forest setting. But I suspect there'll be more tinkering ahead...
ReplyDeleteRe the idler sprocket, from what I know, plenty of release oil over a few days and then tapping it all the way round with a hide or soft metal hammer should work. Otherwise, craftsmen would probably heat it with a blow lamp and then tap again. This should work if it's rusted on. However if the splines are damaged it may be completely fused/stuck and will need a puller or wedges to get it off. I've seen this with a keyed shaft where the key had sheared. Last resort would be to cut it. Let me know how you get on.