older Argo stalling...please help

[BrentRanger]

Hi Folks: I just bought my first Argo (1986, old I know). Previous owner said it just has to warm up a bit first, hook line and sinker I bought that ;-(. So what might caught stalling when at a stop, even after warmed up. I'm not mechanically inclined, but I think this machine might change that...
Thanks!

[guyfox]

What engine is in the machine......It could just be something simple....May need to change any old fuel in the tank, Change fuel and air filters, change fuel lines and take the carb off and clean it up. Also make sure the jets are not blocked and that the idle screw is set properly... Hope this helps....

[Paul219]

Don't forget the spark plug. Take Guy's advice, he knows what he's talking about. Some old time mechanics swear by Mystery Oil, they add it to the fuel, it cleans out the lines and carb.

[rentalrider]

Agree with above. Engine specifics would help greatly. Could be anything from cracked fuel line, dirty fuel filter, bad fuel pump, dirty carb or if you're like me you'll replace line, clean pump and test, rebuild carb, replace fuel filter and find out it was your idle screw lol. Start with the easy stuff first!

[BrentRanger]

Thanks so much, guyfox! A good place to start anyway!

[BrentRanger]

Thanks rentalrider, I will start there!

[BrentRanger]

Hi guyfox, it is the Kohler 17 engine (1986) 8x8. I also noticed that the thottle cable seemed (stretched?) as when it is there is no tension, it just hanges there... Also, another problem I have is that it was pulling to one side, something fierce, the brakes over heated and quit. I let it cool down but still pulled to the right. Was told possible slave cylinder?

[plott hound]

throttle cable will seem loose when the engine is not running.when its running the governor takes up the slack,then the cable pulls against the governor through a spring.my old IC argo had to warm up before it idled correctly but it only took a matter of minutes then it was perfect.pulling to one side might be a seized caliper,see if you can spread the brake pads apart.

[guyfox]

That machine should have disc brakes....check to ensure that the disc are not worn or to tight on one side.....sometimes if there is not enough/to much air in tires on one side it can cause it to pull to one side or another causing you to keep adjusting which may cause the brakes to heat.....

If there is to much stretch in your throttle cable you may consider changing it with a new one....

[coosaridgerider]

I would run a compression check on the motor first to see if it has enough compression.You would br wasting money if the compression is to low.

[BrentRanger]

Thanks Plott: This site is great... I dont know anyone in my area with an Argo!

[BrentRanger]

Good point, Coosaridgerider, I hope compression is OK, Just spent $3000 on machine, $850 on new tires....

[shizzles2]

for the brakes the first question i always ask is do you have a brake fan? also as for the pulling left problem is it immediate or does it happen after a while? try checking the tyres like everyone else has said and check to see if the brake caliper has rusted or jammed on to the rotor.

[BrentRanger]

Hi Shizzles: I may have said left, it is pulling to the right and there is a fan, but I think I have to turn it on, I dont think it is automatic (there is a switch, when I pull it the fan comes on). Should the fan always be running? I just don't know. Putting eight new tires on it today... that should rule out tire issue. I will make sure they all have the same pressure. I looked under the hood (haha) and it looks like the brake pad might be seized into the rotor. How does one fix that?

[guyfox]

Having new tires is great....something you should keep in mind that I have learned from reading this forumn....it may not be the amount of pressure in each tire but the size of the tire....this means that youy should measure the tires to ensure that they are the same size around when inflated....there could be a big differnce in tire size....maybe 1/4 to 1/2 inch in difference....