2006 Argo avenger PROS N CONS

[Core222]

Thanks fellas , the guy I bought the 2006 Avenger from had rubber tracks on it, he told me he broke two axles,and one of the front chains, I will eventually put tracks on it when I have upgraded to the HD axles, it will be awhile before I can afford to do that . As for the low gear snap ring ...... I think I'd better get it installed to be safe...... Is it a big job ?

[Old Tucker]

Thanks fellas , the guy I bought the 2006 Avenger from had rubber tracks on it, he told me he broke two axles,and one of the front chains, I will eventually put tracks on it when I have upgraded to the HD axles, it will be awhile before I can afford to do that . As for the low gear snap ring ...... I think I'd better get it installed to be safe...... Is it a big job ?

If he broke two axles and a chain. Maybe, just maybe he had the tires mounted wrong. The tires have to be mounted in a certain way or else you end up with chain windup it could brake axles and even chains. You must measure the circumference of all tires at a given PSI then put the largest two in second place the smallest two on the front, then out of the remainder put the largest in third place then the last two on the back. That will help a lot to solve the problem of windup. But rubber tracks are hard on the machine in certain conditions. Because the tires do not slip in the track very well sometimes. The tires should be mounted like that even on just dirt. It greatly helps in the turning ability of the Argo because now it will want to rotate on the front four tires as you turn.
Their are many reasons to break axles and chains but that more then likely is the problem. Along with rubber tracks and the old style axles with the weak flange.

[lewis]

Congrat on the Avenger. I never had a minutes trouble with the 2006 machine. I sold it to move up to a 2011. The fellow that bought it is still using it and is having a ball. Upgrade to the new bearings and you will be set to go. Good luck with the machine.

[Core222]

Good day Gentlemen , Thanks for all the input !, well I ve been doing what I normally do when I buy a new toy, I have been taking wire connections apart, applying di-electric grease to all fuses , grounds, to prevent corrosion in the future. I've also applied never-seize to some threaded areas on the motor,( things that usually tend to seize later in time)bleeder screws etc.... , throttle and brake cables lubed with graphite lubricant. Applied fresh grease to the bearings. I did come across one suprise ! I found the flexible hose had fallen off the disc brake plastic duct , therefore melting the plastic duct on one side, has anyone ever taken the plastic duct out , without having to remove the tranny ? It looks to be the way to replace it with a new one CHEERS !

[wrench9]

It will come out without removing the tranny there are 2 10mm head bolts one on each side holding it in one is not to bad to get at the outher requires very flexible arm and hand but it is doable have patients I have changed a couple with success

[Core222]

That's geat , thanks Wrench I will look for the skinniest arm I can find , lol