Argo All 8X8 User manual

Manual No. TBD Printed in Canada 2022/01/01
All 8X8 MODELS
All 6X6 MODELS
SERVICE MANUAL
2022

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Service Guide
General Information..................GI
Engine..........................................EN
Electrical System........................ES
Brake System..............................BR
Clutch System.............................CS
Fuel System.................................FS
Wheels,Axles&Chains................WA
Transmission...............................TR
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FORWARD........................................................................................................................................................GI-2
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS..........................................................................................................................GI-3
AVAILABLE SERVICE INSTRUCTION......................................................................................................GI-4
ARGO MODEL SPECIFICATIONS..............................................................................................................GI-5
IDENTIFICATION AND LOCATION OF CONTROLS (AURORA.........................................................GI-10
IDENTIFICATION AND LOCATION OF CONTROLAS (FRONTIER).................................................GI-11
INFORMATION LABELS (8X8)....................................................................................................................GI-12
INFORMATION LABELS (6X6)................................................................................................................... GI-13
ARGO TORQUESPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................................GI-14
MAINTENANCE CHARTS.............................................................................................................................GI-18
SPECIALTOOLS.............................................................................................................................................GI-20
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Foreward
ARGO has prepared this service manual to assist qualified technicians of authorized ARGO
dealers and distributors in providing fast and effective service and maintenance of the
ARGO vehicle
Proper and regular maintenance is essential to prolonging the life of the ARGO and will
result in satisfied ARGO customers. Please refer to this Service Manual before performing
any servicing procedure on any of the above vehicles.
This ARGO Service Manual provides information on maintenance procedures, service
operations, and on the removal, disassembly, reassembly, and installation of components,
parts, and assemblies.
All information contained in this service manual is based on the product specification
records of Ontario Drive & Gear Ltd. If the ARGO that you are servicing differs from the
specifications contained in this manual, contact Ontario Drive & Gear for information.
ODG reserves the right to alter servicing procedures at any time without obligation or prior
notification.
Liability forany personal injury, or damage to property or anARGO vehicle which is
occasioned by the use of thisARGO Service Manual, is in no way assumed by Ontario
Drive & Gear Ltd.
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NOTE
Read your owner/operators manual before you operate your ARGO. It contains safe
operating instructions and warns the user about potential hazards that can result in personal
injury.
Warnings are identified in the text by the following symbol:
WARNING
Warning text warns the user about potential hazards that can result in personal injury or
death.
Cautions are identified in the text by the following symbol:
CAUTION
Caution text contains cautions that can prevent damage to the vehicle.
This manual is based on the latest product information available at the time of printing.
Ontario Drive & Gear Limited reserves the right to make changes at any time and without
obligation.
Reproduction of any part of this publication is prohibited without prior written permission.
© Ontario Drive & Gear Limited, 2022
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OtherAvailable Service Manuals
Part number 670-00 Service Manual for Models prior to 1977.
Part Number 673-00 Service Manual for Models to 1986
Part Number 673-01 Service Manual for 1987 Models
Part Number 673-02 Service Manual Supplement for NKB Models (1988)
Part Number 673-04-1 Service Manual for Models from 1992 - 2002
Part Number 673-11 Service Manual for Models from 2002 - 2017
Ontario Drive & Gear Limited has been building ARGO vehicles since 1967. By
listening carefully to our customers and responding to their needs, we have been
constantly improving the ARGO and will continue to do so.
A MESSAGE FROM THE PEOPLE WHO BUILD THE ARGO
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* Speed is 20% less with 34-100-8.4 or 34-200-3.3 transmission
** Load capacity in water is 100lbs. less if equipped with optional 24x10.00-8NHS tires.
*** All tire & rims are reversible off-set.
**** All vehicles come with bearing extensions, bilge pump and skid plate as standard.
AURORA VEHICLE MATRIX *Specications subject to change
Model Aurora 800 SX Aurora 800 SX-R Aurora 800 SX
Hunt Master Aurora 850 SX Aurora 850 SX-R (i)
Engine Kawasaki 31HP
Liquid Cooled Gas
Eng EFI 4 Cycle
824 CC
Kawasaki 31HP
Liquid Cooled Gas
Eng EFI 4 Cycle
824 CC
Kawasaki 31HP
Liquid Cooled Gas Eng
EFI 4 Cycle
824 CC
Briggs (33 hp) EFI
V-twin
4 cycle, air cooled Briggs (33 hp) EFI V-twin
4 cycle, air cooled
Transmission (ADMIRAL) Standard
Clutch Belt-driven, Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) maximizes engine power to the transmission
Fuel Capacity 27 L(7.1 U.S Gal.)
Steering/Brakes Argo Progressive Steering (APS) Hydraulic steering disc brakes with hydraulic disc stopping brakes
Drive Chains Double RC 50 & Single RC 60 Roller chain
Electrical 12 volt D.C.AGM battery, 385 cold cranking amps at 0 F; 25 Amp
charging system, electronic ignition
12 volt D.C.AGM bat-
tery, 385 cold cranking
amps at 0 F; 20/50
Amp charging system,
electronic ignition
12 volt D.C.AGM battery,
385 cold cranking amps
at 0 F; 20/50Amp charg-
ing system, electronic
ignition
Load
Capacity Land 1100lbs. (499kg.) 1100lbs.(499kg.) 1000lbs.(454kg.) 1100 lbs.(499kg. 870lbs. (395 kg)
Water 900lbs.(408kg.) 900lbs.(408kg.) 800lbs (363kg.) 900lbs. (408kg) 670lbs. (304 kg)
Seating
Capacity Land 4 persons
Water 4 persons
Shipping Weight 1450lbs. (657 kg.) 1680lbs.(762kg.) 1550lbs (703kg) 1450lbs. (658 kg) 1680lbs. (762 kg.)
Accessory
Brake Cooling No No No No No
Tail lights Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Brushguard No Yes Yes No No
Drive Belt 127-159 Standard 127-159 Standard 127-159 Standard 127-159 Standard 127-159 Standard
Tires ARGO XT117
25X12-9 ARGO XT117 25X12-9 ARGO XT117 25X12-9 ARGO XT117 25X12-9 ARGO XT117 25X12-9
Rims Steel Offset Bead
Lock Steel Offset Bead
Lock Steel Offset Bead Lock Steel Offset Bead Lock Steel Offset Bead Lock
Hood Rack No No Yes No No
Winch No No Yes No No
Alternator Output 40AMPS 40AMPS 40AMPS 20/50AMPS 20/50AMPS
ROPS No Yes No No Yes
Cargo Liner No No Yes No No
Bearing Extensions Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Hood Extraction Fan No No No No No
Stretcher Rack No No No No No
Hitch Capacity Draw
Bar Pull N / LBS 8006/1800 N/ LBS 8006/1800 N / LBS 8006/1800 N / LBS 8006/1800 N / LBS 8006/1800
Hitch Capacity Verti-
cal Tongue Load N / LBS 445/100 N / LBS 445/100 N / LBS 445/100 N / LBS 445/100 N / LBS 445/100
*Load capacity in water is 100lbs. less if equipped with optional 24x10.00-8NHS tires.
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AURORA VEHICLE MATRIX *Specications subject to change
* Speed is 20% less with 34-100-8.4 or 34-200-3.3 transmission
** Load capacity in water is 100lbs. less if equipped with optional 24x10.00-8NHS tires.
*** All tire & rims are reversible off-set.
**** All vehicles come with bearing extensions, bilge pump and skid plate as standard.
Model Aurora 850 SX Huntmaster Aurora 850 SX Responder Aurora 850 SX-R Responder Aurora 950 SX
Engine Briggs (33 hp) EFI V-twin
4 cycle, air cooled Briggs (33 hp) EFI V-twin 4 cycle, air cooled Briggs (33 hp) EFI V-twin 4 cycle, air cooled s Briggs (40 hp) EFI V-twin 4 cycle, air cooled
Transmission (ADMIRAL) Standard
Clutch Belt-driven, Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) maximizes engine power to the transmission
Fuel Capacity 27 L(7.1 U.S Gal.)
Steering/Brakes Argo Progressive Steering (APS) Hydraulic steering disc brakes with hydraulic disc stopping brakes
Drive Chains Double RC 50 & Single RC 60 Roller chain
Electrical 12 volt D.C.AGM battery, 385 cold cranking amps at 0 F; 20/50 Amp charging system, electronic ignition
Load
Capacity Land 1000lbs. (454kg) 960lbs.(435 kg) 730lbs (331kg) 1080lbs (490kg)
Water 800lbs. (363kg) 760lbs. (345kg) 530lbs (240kg) 880lbs (400kg)
Seating
Capacity Land 4 persons
Water 4 persons
Shipping Weight 1550lbs (703kg). 1590lbs./721kg. 1820lbs (240kg) 1470lbs (667kg)
Accessory
Brake Cooling No No No No
Tail Lights Yes Yes Yes Yes
Brushguard Yes Yes Yes No
Drive Belt 127-159 Standard 127-159 Standard 127-159 Standard 127-159 Standard
Tires ARGO XT117
25X12-9 ARGO XT117 25X12-9 ARGO XT117 25X12-9 ARGO XT117 25X12-9
Rims Steel Offset Bead Lock Steel Offset Bead Lock Steel Offset Bead Lock Steel Offset Bead Lock
Hood Rack Yes No No No
Gauge Premium Premium Premium Premium
Winch Yes Yes Yes No
Alternator Output 20/50AMPS 20/50AMPS 20/50AMPS 20/50AMPS
ROPS No No Yes No
Cargo Liner Yes No No No
Bearing Extensions Yes Yes Yes Yes
Hood Extraction Fan No No No Standard
Hitch Capacity Draw
Bar Pull N / LBS 8006/1800 N/ LBS 8006/1800 N / LBS 8006/1800 N / LBS 8006/1800
Hitch Capacity Vertical
Tongue Load N / LBS 445/100 N / LBS 445/100 N / LBS 445/100 N / LBS 445/100
*Load capacity in water is 100lbs. less if equipped with optional 24x10.00-8NHS tires.
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*Load capacity in water is 100lbs. less if equipped with optional 24x10.00-8NHS tires.
AURORA VEHICLE MATRIX *Specications subject to change
Model Aurora 950 SX-R (i) Aurora 950 SX Huntmaster Aurora 950 Bigfoot MX8
Engine Briggs (40 hp) V-Twin 4
cycle EFI.air cooled Briggs (40 hp) V-Twin 4 cycle EFI.air cooled Briggs (40 hp) V-Twin 4 cycle EFI.air cooled
Transmission (ADMIRAL) Standard
Clutch Belt-driven, Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) maximizes engine power to the
transmission
Fuel Capacity 27 L(7.1 U.S Gal.)
Steering/Brakes Argo Progressive Steering (APS) Hydraulic steering disc brakes with hydraulic disc stopping
brakes
Drive Chains Double RC 50 & Single RC 60 Roller chain
Electrical 12 volt D.C.AGM battery, 385 cold cranking amps at 0 F; 20/50 Amp charging system, elec-
tronic ignition
Load
Capacity Land 850lbs. (385 kg) 980lbs. (444 kg) 1060lbs. (481 kg)
Water 650lbs. (295 kg) 780lbs. (354 kg) 860lbs. (390 kg)
Seating
Capacity Land 4 persons
Water 4 persons
Shipping Weight 1700lbs. (771 kg) 1570lbs. (712 kg) 1490lbs. (676 kg)
Accessory
Brake Cooling No No No
Tail Lights Yes Yes Yes
Brushguard No Yes Yes
Drive Belt 127-159 Standard 127-159 Standard 127-159 Standard
Tires ARGO XT117
25X12-9 ARGO XT117 25X12-9 ARGO XT117 25X12-9
Rims Steel Offset Bead Lock Steel Offset Bead Lock Steel Offset Bead Lock
Gauge Premium Premium Premium
Winch No Yes Yes
Alternator Output 20/50AMPS 20/50AMPS 20/50AMPS
ROPS Yes No No
Cargo Liner No Yes No
Bearing Extensions Yes Yes Yes
Hood Extraction Fan Yes Yes Yes
Hitch Capacity Draw
Bar Pull N / LBS 8006/1800 N / LBS 8006/1800 N / LBS 8006/1800
Hitch Capacity Vertical
Tongue Load N / LBS 445/100 N / LBS 445/100 N / LBS 445/100
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FRONTIER VEHICLE MATRIX
Model Frontier 600 6X6 Frontier 650(i) 6X6 Frontier 700 6X6
Engine Vanguard 18HP Twin Carburated
Air Cooled Vanguard 23 HPAir Cooled Gas Eng 4 Cycle 627 cc Vanguard 23 HPAir Cooled EFI Gas Eng 4 Cycle 627 cc
Transmission Classic Standard
Clutch Belt -driven, Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) maximizes engine power to the transmission
Fuel Capacity 27L(7.1 U.S. Gal.)
Steering/Brakes Argo Progressive Steering (APS) Hydraulic steering disc brakes with hydraulic disc stopping brakes
Drive Chains Single RC60 Roller Chain
Electrical 12 volt D.C.AGM battery 385 cold cranking amps at 0 F; 20Acharging system
Load
Capacity Land 254 kg. / 560 lbs. 254 kg. / 560 lbs. 243 kg. / 535 lbs.
Water 163 kg./ 360lbs. 163 kg. / 360 lbs. 152 kg. / 335 lbs.
Seating
Capacity Land 2 2 2
Water 2 2 2
Shipping Weight 445 kg. / 980 lbs. 445 kg. / 980 lbs. 456 kg. / 1005 lbs.
Accessory
Brake Cooling No No No
Tail Lights No Yes Yes
Brushguard No
Gauge Package Deluxe
Drive Belt Standard - 127-159
Entry Step No
Rear Seats Yes
Tires & Rims Steel Offset - ARGO XT115 24X10-8
Bearing Extensions No No Yes
Bilge Pump Yes
Skid Plate Yes
Winch No
Cargo Liner No
Hood Rack No
Hitch Capacity Draw
Bar Pull (N / lbs) 5337/1200
Verticle Tonque Load (N / lbs) 445/100
*Specications subject to change
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Model Frontier 700 Scout 6x6 Frontier 700 8X8 Frontier 700 Scout
8X8
Frontier 650(i) 8x8
Engine 23 HPAir Cooled EFI
Gas Eng 4 Cycle 627 cc 23 HPAir Cooled EFI Gas Eng 4 Cycle 627 cc 23 HPAir Cooled EFI Gas Eng 4 Cycle 627 cc 23 HPAir Cooled Gas Eng 4 Cycle 627 CC
Transmission Classic STD
Clutch Belt -driven, Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) maximizes engine power to the transmission
Fuel Capacity 27L(7.1 U.S. Gal.)
Steering/Brakes Argo Progressive Steering (APS) Hydraulic steering disc brakes with hydraulic disc stopping brakes
Drive Chains Double RC50 & Single RC60 Roller Chain
Electrical 12 volt D.C. battery 435 cold cranking amps at 0 F; 20Acharging system
Load
Capacity Land 206 kg. / 455 lbs. 386 kg. / 850 lbs. 385 kg. / 790 lbs. 392 kg. / 865 lbs.
Water 116 kg. / 255 lbs. 340 kg. / 750 lbs. 313 kg./ 690 lbs. 347 kg. / 765 lbs.
Seating
Capacity Land 2 4 4 4
Water 2 4 4 4
Shipping Weight 492kg. / 1085 lbs. 544 kg. / 1200 lbs. 572 kg. / 1260 lbs. 538 kg. / 1185 lbs.
Accessory
Brake Cooling No
Tail Lights Yes
Brushguard Yes No Yes No
Gauge Package Deluxe
Drive Belt Standard 127-159
Entry Step No
Rear Seats Side
Tires & Rims OS Steel -AT189-24"
Bearing Extensions Yes Yes Yes No
Bilge Pump Yes
Skid Plate Yes
Winch Yes No Yes No
Cargo Liner No No Yes No
Hood Rack Yes No Yes No
FRONTIER VEHICLE MATRIX *Specications subject to change
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IDENTIFICATION AND LOCATION OF CONTROLS - AURORA
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IDENTIFICATION AND LOCATION OF CONTROLS - FRONTIER
Figure 1 - Frontier 700 EFI
Figure 2 - Frontier 600 & 650 Briggs Carburated
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INFORMATION LABELS - 8x8
There are labels on all models which indicate operating hazards and provide special operating
instructions. Information about the use of the holding brake system, the use of the vehicle
in water, correct fuelling procedures and placement of the floorpans has been provided on
distinctive coloured labels fastened to the various locations on the Argo.
Figure 1-1 Location of Information Labels - All Models
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INFORMATION LABELS - 6x6
There are labels on all models which indicate operating hazards and provide special
operating instructions. Information about the use of the holding brake system,
the use of the vehicle in water, correct fuelling procedures and placement of the
floorpans has been provided on distinctive coloured labels fastened to the various
locations on the ARGO.
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Standard Torque Values for Imperial Fasteners
TYPE/GRADE CONDITION
1/4-20
5/16-18
3/8-16
7/16-14
1/2-13
9/16-12
5/8-11 3/4-10 1/4-28
5/16-24
3/8-24
7/16-20
1/2-20
9/16-18
5/8-18 3/4-16
Lubricated 76 157 23 37 57 82 113 200 87 174 26 41 64 91 127 223
Anti-Seize, Threadlocker,
or Plain Steel
86 178 26 42 64 92 128 227 99 197 30 47 72 103 144 253
Zinc Plated101 209 31 49 75 109 150 267 116 231 35 55 85 121 170 297
Lubricated 107 221 33 52 75 115 159 282 123 245 37 58 90 128 180 315
Anti-Seize, Threadlocker,
or Plain Steel
122 251 37 59 80 130 180 320 139 278 42 66 102 146 204 357
Zinc Plated143 295 44 70 90 154 212 376 164 327 49 78 120 171 240 420
Lubricated 125 258 38 61 93 179 317 143 286 43 68 105 210 367
Anti-Seize, Threadlocker,
or Plain Steel
142 292 43 69 106 203 360 162 324 49 77 119 238 416
Zinc Plated167 344 51 81 124 238 423 191 381 58 91 140 280 490
Min 93 192 28 45 69 100 138 245 90 180 27 43 66 94 132 231
Max 144 251 37 59 90 130 180 320 131 261 40 62 96 137 192 336
Min 76 157 23 37 57 82 113 200
Max 96 198 29 47 72 103 143 253
Min 107 221 33 52 80 115 159 282
Max 136 280 41 66 101 146 201 357
Lubricated 57 118 17 28 43 85 113 65 131 20 31 48 107 126
Plain/Dry 64 131 19 31 47 94 125 73 145 22 35 53 132 140
18-8 & 316
Stainless Steel
1. Values listed in red text represent inch-pounds
2. Values listed in black text represent foot-pounds
3. Lubricant is to be applied to male threads prior to tightening prevailing torque type nuts
THREAD SIZE - COARSE THREAD SIZE - FINE
Grade 8
SAE J429
Socket Head
ASTM A574
Grade C Nut
Prevailing Torque
Grade F Nut
Prevailing Torque
Grade G Nut
Prevailing Torque
FASTENER
Grade 5
SAE J429
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
The following tables show "Standard" Torque Values for both imperial and metric fasteners. If
there are any "Non-Standard" torque values specic to ARGO vehicle components, they will be
called out during the service procedure in the related service section of this manual.
IMPORTANT
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Standard Torque Value for Imperial Fasteners
TYPE/GRADE CONDITION
1/4-20
5/16-18
3/8-16
7/16-14
1/2-13
9/16-12
5/8-11 3/4-10 1/4-28
5/16-24
3/8-24
7/16-20
1/2-20
9/16-18
5/8-18 3/4-16
Lubricated 57 118 17 28 43 62 85 150 65 131 20 31 48 68 95 167
Anti-Seize, Threadlocker,
or Plain Steel
65 134 20 32 48 69 96 170 74 148 23 35 54 77 108 190
Zinc Plated 76 157 23 37 56 82 113 200 87 173 26 41 64 91 128 223
Lubricated80 166 25 39 56 86 119 212 92 184 28 44 68 96 135 236
Anti-Seize, Threadlocker,
or Plain Steel
92 188 28 44 60 98 135 240 104 209 32 50 77 110 153 268
Zinc Plated 107 221 33 53 68 116 159 282 123 245 37 59 90 128 180 315
Lubricated94 194 29 46 70 134 238 107 215 32 51 79 158 275
Anti-Seize, Threadlocker,
or Plain Steel
107 219 32 52 80 152 270 122 243 37 58 89 179 312
Zinc Plated 125 258 38 61 93 179 317 143 286 44 68 105 210 368
Min 70 144 21 34 52 75 104 184 68 135 20 32 50 71 99 173
Max 108 188 28 44 68 98 135 240 98 196 30 47 72 103 144 252
Min 57 118 17 28 43 62 85 150
Max 72 149 22 35 54 77 107 190
Min 80 166 25 39 60 86 119 212
Max 102 210 31 50 76 110 151 268
Lubricated43 89 13 21 32 64 85 49 98 15 23 36 80 95
Plain/Dry48 98 14 23 35 71 94 55 109 17 26 40 99 105
Grade C Nut
Prevailing Torque
Grade F Nut
Prevailing Torque
Grade G Nut
Prevailing Torque
18-8 & 316
Stainless Steel
1. Values listed in red text represent inch-pounds
2. Values listed in black text represent foot-pounds
3. Lubricant is to be applied to male threads prior to tightening prevailing torque type nuts
FASTENER
THREAD SIZE - COARSE THREAD SIZE - FINE
Grade 5
SAE J429
Grade 8
SAE J429
Socket Head
ASTM A574
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Standard Torque Value for Metric Fasteners
TYPE/GRADE CONDITION
M6x1.00 M8x1.25
M10x1.50 M12x1.75 M14x2.00 M16x2.00 M18x2.50 M20x2.50
M6x0.75 M8x1.00
M10x1.25 M12x1.50 M14x1.50 M16x1.50 M18x2.00 M20x2.00
Lubricated 70 169 28 49 78 121 167 236
Anti-Seize, Threadlocker,
or Plain Steel
79 192 32 55 88 137 189 267
Zinc Plated92 225 37 65 104 161 222 314
Lubricated 100 242 40 70 111 173 239 337
Anti-Seize, Threadlocker,
or Plain Steel
113 274 45 79 126 196 270 382
Zinc Plated133 323 53 93 148 230 318 449
Lubricated 117 283 47 81 130 202 279 394
Anti-Seize, Threadlocker,
or Plain Steel
132 320 53 92 147 229 316 446
Zinc Plated155 377 62 109 173 269 372 525
Lubricated 56 135 22 39 62 96 133 188
Plain/Dry 60 146 24 42 67 104 144 204
A2 & A4
Stainless Steel
1. Values listed in red text represent inch-pounds
2. Values listed in black text represent foot-pounds
FASTENER
THREAD SIZE - COARSE THREAD SIZE - FINE
Grade 8.8
Grade 10.9
Grade 12.9
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