Having problems with your XTV? Here are some of the most common issues owners experience and their causes. These lists are ordered from most likely to least likely. The Electric Starter Doesn’t Work – Check and clean electrical connections. – Recharge or replace the battery. – Have the starter motor replaced. The Engine Turns Over […]

While traditional vehicles have brakes behind every wheel, Argo’s XTVs use a pair of inboard service brakes. Placed between the transmission and driveline, these brakes both stop the vehicle and slow down the inner wheels to make turns. This makes maintenance critical to the performance of your vehicle. Here’s how you can be sure they’re […]

While you may not be able to see them, the chains on your Argo are critical to its performance. Here’s what you need to know about inspecting, lubricating and replacing the chains on an XTV so you can keep your vehicle running smoothly. Chain Lubrication Chains should be lubricated every 10 hours of operation or […]

Argo’s transmissions are part CVT and part geared transmission, getting the most out of the engine while offering a low range without a transfer case. While unique, it still has a belt like any other CVT, and that belt can wear or break, cutting the connection between the engine and the wheels. Here’s how you […]

Thanks to its low center of gravity, an Argo XTV is four times less likely to roll over compared to a standard UTV. This lets it tackle climbs that would be impossible in regular off-road vehicles, but it’s still possible to get overconfident and end up being injured or damaging your vehicle. Here’s what you need […]

Most people who get into power sports know what equipment they should have to reduce injuries, whether they suit up in padded gear for motocross or wear a life jacket when boating. What about an XTV? Here’s the gear Argo recommends to keep you safe when working in or enjoying the great outdoors. Should I […]

To simplify the hull design and reduce the center of gravity, Argo’s XTVs don’t have a steering rack. Instead, they use a braking system that slows down one side of the vehicle to make turns. While similar systems are used on skid steer loaders, there’s nothing that handles quite like an XTV. The Principles of […]

For most buyers, the main reason they buy an Argo XTV is for its amphibious abilities. Giant tires and a sealed hull give these vehicles the ability to traverse small stretches of water, letting them reach places that no other vehicle can get to. Here’s Know the Limits of Your XTV Weight limits for water […]

An XTV is a great alternative to snowmobiles, able to operate on snow, ice, water and bare ground. However, making use these abilities also puts you at greater risk of injury. Taking precautions ahead of time and knowing what do to when disaster strikes can ensure your safety. “Safer” Doesn’t Mean “Safe” Your XTV is […]

Argo’s XTVs are unique in the industry, which means it can take a while to learn how to operate your new vehicle to get the most from it. Here’s what you need to know to get up to speed on your new vehicle from basic controls to breaking it in. Controls The throttle is controlled […]