Replace Starter Argo with Briggs 18hp

[GoodGuy]

My buddy called and asked if I could help him change the starter in his Argo 6x6 with a Briggs 18hp Vangard. When I took a look I figured I would need to stand on my head and be more than double jointed . I removed the shield around it (working with a mirror) and can't for the life of me see the bolts to remove it, I can't even feel them with my fingers. Anyone got any ideas as to how you are supposed to get this thing removed, specially in an Argo?

 

[SpudHauler]

I just went to Google and typed in "argo engine removal" and got a pdf.

http://www.argoatv.com/_uploads/rec...003.pdf__(761_K)_(Prior_to_2004_Models)v1.pdf

No, just went through it and no engine removal info.

Are the mounting bolts possibly accessed from underneath?

What about this one? http://www.beaverdamargo.com/Documents/Section Engine.pdf

 

[SpudHauler]

Found something else.

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[SpudHauler]

and this one shows the engine mount is studs on an engine plate and trany type mount, so the nuts on top of the engine mounts must be removed with the plate and stud bolts remaining in the body.

http://www.argoatv.com/_uploads/rec...011_2010-09-15_From_Serial_No_16916.pdfv1.pdf

 

[GoodGuy]

Thanks Spud for your research. Sorry to say that I still can't see how I'm going to get this off and repaired. Thanks Again
Anyone else have any suggestions?

 

[SpudHauler]

Call the Argo people. They may be willing to talk you through it.