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Bad Boy AMBUSH Owner's Manual
Summary of AMBUSH
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Owner's manual 626862 issued july 2012 revised august 2012.
Page 2: Welcome
Welcome thank you for purchasing this vehicle. Before driving the vehicle, we ask you to spend some time reading this owner’s guide. This guide contains the information that will assist you in maintaining this highly reliable vehicle. Some illustrations may show items that are optional for your vehi...
Page 3: Owner’S Guide
Page i owner’s guide hybrid utility vehicles ambush starting model year 2013 never modify the vehicle in any wat that will alter the weight distribution of the vheicle, decrease its stability or increase the speed beyond the factory specifica- tions. Such modifications can cause serious personal inj...
Page 4: General Information
Page ii general information read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. This vehicle has been designed and manufactured in the united states of america (usa) as a ‘world vehicle’. The standards and...
Page 5: Table of Contents
Page iii table of contents read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. Section page no. Safety .........................................................................................................
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Page iv table of contents read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. Notes:.
Page 7: Safety
Page 1 - 1 safety read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 1 title page no. General .................................................................................................................
Page 8: Safety
Safety read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. Page 1 - 2 1 this manual has been designed to assist in maintaining the vehicle in accordance with procedures developed by the manufacturer. Adher...
Page 9: Safety
Page 1 - 3 safety read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 1 never modify the vehicle in any way that will alter the weight distribution of the vehicle, decrease its stability or increase the sp...
Page 10: Safety
Safety read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. Page 1 - 4 1 • replace damaged or missing warning, caution or information labels. • keep complete records of the maintenance history of the vehicl...
Page 11: Safety
Page 1 - 5 safety read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 1 labels and pictograms except where permitted by law: never drive on public roads. Drivers must possess a valid drivers license in acc...
Page 12: Safety
Safety read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. Page 1 - 6 1 failure to follow these instructions could result in death or serious injury always remain properly seated with seat belt fastened an...
Page 13: Specifications
Page 2 - 1 specifications read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 2 title page no. Ambush vehicle specifications....................................................................................
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Specifications read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. Page 2 - 2 2 vehicle specifications 2013 bad boy buggies - ambush released: june 2012 revised: specifications are subject to change withou...
Page 15: Specifications
Page 2 - 3 specifications read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 2 vehicle dimensions maximum recommended side tilt 25% or 14° max. Maximum recommended ramp grade 25% or 14° max. 75.5” (192 cm...
Page 16: Specifications
Page 2 - 4 specifications read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. Notes: 2.
Page 17: Introduction
Page 3 - 1 introduction read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 3 title page no. Operator controls ........................................................................................... 3-...
Page 18: Introduction
Introduction read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. Page 3 - 2 3 operator controls 1. Key switch / direction selector located on the dash panel, this switch permits the selection of either ‘f’...
Page 19: Introduction
Page 3 - 3 introduction read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 3 features 1. State of charge meter located in the dash panel to the right of the mode switch, above the gas fuel gauge. The stat...
Page 20: Introduction
Introduction read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. Page 3 - 4 3 7. 12 volt power outlet located in the passenger side glove box. The 12 volt outlet will supply a constant power supply for acc...
Page 21: Introduction
Page 3 - 5 introduction read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 3 12. Truck bed two truck beds are available, a molded plastic bed or an aluminum bed. 13. Tail lights the tail lights are locate...
Page 22: Introduction
Page 3 - 6 introduction read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. Notes: 3.
Page 23: Operation
Page 4 - 1 operation read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 4 title page no. Vin and serial number location ..............................................................4-3 before initial use...
Page 24: Operation
Page 4 - 2 operation read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. Notes: 4.
Page 25: Operation
Page 4 - 3 operation read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 4 vin and serial number location the vin plate is riveted to the top of the cowl on the driver side. Two serial number and manufactu...
Page 26: Operation
Operation read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. Page 4 - 4 4 before initial use record the four digit key number and store in a safe place. Individual keys can only be replaced if the key num...
Page 27: Operation
Page 4 - 5 operation read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 4 hydrogen gas is generated in the charging cycle of batteries and is explosive in concentrations as low as 4%. Because hydrogen gas...
Page 28: Operation
Operation read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. Page 4 - 6 4 risk of electric shock. Connect charger power cord to an outlet that has been properly installed and grounded in accordance with a...
Page 29: Operation
Page 4 - 7 operation read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 4 if the ac voltage is interrupted and restored, the charger will turn back on automatically. Led operation codes: short green flash...
Page 30: Operation
Operation read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. Page 4 - 8 4 operating the vehicle improper use of the vehicle or the lack of proper maintenance may result in damage or decreased performance....
Page 31: Operation
Page 4 - 9 operation read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 4 while operating in gas mode (rear wheel drive) the vehicle can be changed on the fly from 2 wheel rear drive to full time 4 wheel ...
Page 32: Operation
Operation read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. Page 4 - 10 4 cold starting starting a cold engine may require use of the choke. Depress the accelerator approximately 1" (2.5 cm) or until the...
Page 33: Operation
Page 4 - 11 operation read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 4 the oil should be changed in accordance with the periodic service schedule while the engine is warm. See service and maintenance ...
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Operation read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. Page 4 - 12 4 always allow adequate space for the expansion of gasoline. Leave at least 1" (2.5 cm) space below bottom of filler neck. Inspect ...
Page 35: Operation
Page 4 - 13 operation read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 4 terrain the vehicle is not designed for use on public roads. The vehicle may be used on established trails or open terrain that i...
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Operation read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. Page 4 - 14 4 improper use of the winch could result in a number of conditions that could cause severe injury or death to operator, occupants o...
Page 37: Operation
Page 4 - 15 operation read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 4 have all persons and pets leave the area while operating winch. Never allow anyone to remain in the vehicle. To prevent damage to...
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Page 4 - 16 operation read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. Notes: 4.
Page 39: Maintenance
Page 5 - 1 maintenance read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 5 title page no. Vehicle cleaning and care ............................................................................. 5-3 routi...
Page 40: Maintenance
Maintenance read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. Page 5 - 2 5 battery set and gas starting battery.......................................................................................... 5...
Page 41: Maintenance
Page 5 - 3 maintenance read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 5 vehicle cleaning and care when pressure washing vehicle, do not use pressure in excess of 700 psi or spray directly onto control...
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Maintenance read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. Page 5 - 4 5 routine maintenance preventive maintenance, applied at recommended intervals, is the best guarantee for keeping the vehicle depe...
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Page 5 - 5 maintenance read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 5 wheel and tires a tire explosion can cause severe injure or death. Never exceed the inflation pressure rating on the tire sidewa...
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Maintenance read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. Page 5 - 6 5 unidirectional tires unidirectional tires may be identified by a directional arrow on the sidewall. Be sure to position the whee...
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Page 5 - 7 maintenance read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 5 to fill the reservoir, remove the cap to expose the rubber diaphragm, remove the dia- phragm making sure to keep it clean. Add e...
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Maintenance read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. Page 5 - 8 5 electric powertrain to reduce the possibility of severe injury or death from improper servicing techniques: do not attempt any t...
Page 47: Maintenance
Page 5 - 9 maintenance read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 5 checking the lubricant level clean the area around the check/fill plug and remove the plug. The correct lubricant level is just ...
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Maintenance read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. Page 5 - 10 5 battery a battery is defined as two dissimilar metals immersed in an acid. If the acid is absent or if the metals are not dissi...
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Page 5 - 11 maintenance read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 5 a battery being charged will ’gas’ with the majority of the gas- sing taking place at the end of the charging cycle. This gas i...
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Maintenance read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. Page 5 - 12 5 to reduce the possibility of damage to vehicle or floor, neutralize acid before rinsing battery. To reduce the possibility of d...
Page 51: Maintenance
Page 5 - 13 maintenance read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 5 battery removal and replacement remove battery hold downs and cables. Lift out batteries with a commercially available lifting ...
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Maintenance read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. Page 5 - 14 5 in winter conditions, the battery must be fully charged to pre- vent the possibility of freezing. A fully charged battery will ...
Page 53: Maintenance
Page 5 - 15 maintenance read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 5 the second reason is to determine why a particular vehicle does not perform adequately. Performance problems may result in a ve...
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Maintenance read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. Page 5 - 16 5 using a hydrometer 1. Draw electrolyte into the hydrometer several times to per- mit the thermometer to adjust to the electroly...
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Page 5 - 17 maintenance read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 5 gas engine to reduce the possibility of severe injury or death resulting from a possible explosion: do not handle fuel in an ar...
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Maintenance read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. Page 5 - 18 5 periodic service schedule - check c&a - check & adjust cl - clean r - replace remarks b e fo re ea ch us e dail y weekl y 20 hr...
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Page 5 - 19 maintenance read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. 5 capacities and replacement parts the front and rear axles do not use the same oil. Axles - drain & replace fluid r rear suspens...
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Maintenance read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. Page 5 - 20 5 hardware periodically, the vehicle should be inspected for loose fasteners. Use care when tightening fasteners, refer to the te...
Page 59: Appendix A
Page a - 1 appendix a read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. A title page no. Briggs & stratton operator’s manual ......................................................... 1 general informatio...
Page 60: Appendix A
Page a - 2 appendix a read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. Notes: a.
Page 61: Operator’S Manual
En english es fr español français en operator’s manual es manual del operario fr manuel de l’opérateur form no. 279771tri revision: d model 350000 vanguard t gasoline model 290000 vanguard t gasoline model 380000 vanguard t gasoline model 300000 vanguard t gasoline copyright e 2012 briggs & stratton...
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Page 65: Operator Safety
5 en general information this manual contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks associated with engines and how to avoid them. It also contains instructions for the proper use and care of the engine. Because briggs & stratton corporation does not necessarily know what equ...
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6 vanguardengines.Com engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea, fainting or death. Warning start and run engine outdoors. Do not start or run engine in enclosed area, even if doors or windows are open. Rapid retraction of starte...
Page 67: Features And Controls
7 en features and controls compare the illustration 1 with your engine to familiarize yourself with the location of various features and controls. A. Engine identification model type code b. Spark plug c. Air cleaner (without fuel tank) d. Air cleaner (with fuel tank) e. Dipstick f. Oil fill g. Oil ...
Page 68: Maintenance
8 vanguardengines.Com warning fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. When starting engine ensure that spark plug, muffler, fuel cap and air cleaner (if equipped) are in place and secured. Do not crank engine with spark plug remov...
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9 en how to replace the spark plug - figure 5 check the gap (a, figure 5) with a wire gauge (b). If necessary, reset the gap. Install and tighten the spark plug to the recommended torque. For gap setting or torque, see the specifications section. Note: in some areas, local law requires using a resis...
Page 70: Specifications
10 vanguardengines.Com storage warning fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. When storing fuel or equipment with fuel in tank store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters or other appliances that have pilot lights or other ig...
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11 en briggs & stratton engine warranty policy april 2012 briggs & stratton warrants that, during the warranty period specified below, it will repair or replace, free of charge, any part that is defective in material or workmanship or both. Transportation charges on product submitted for repair or r...
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12 vanguardengines.Com california, u.S. Epa, and briggs & stratton corporation emissions control warranty statement your warranty rights and obligations january 2012 the california air resources board, u.S. Epa, and briggs & stratton (b&s) are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty...
Page 73: Seguridad Del Operario
13 es información general este manual contiene información de seguridad para que usted tome conciencia de los peligros y riesgos asociados con los motores, y cómo evitarlos. También contiene instrucciones para el uso y cuidado apropiados del motor. Ya que briggs & stratton corporation no conoce nece...
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14 vanguardengines.Com dar arranque al motor crea chispeo. El chispeo puede encender los gases inflamables cercanos. Podría ocurrir una explosión o un incendio. Advertencia si hay una fuga de gas natural o gas propano lp en el área, no le de arranque al motor. No use líquidos de arranque presurizado...
Page 75: Operación
15 es características y controles compare la ilustración 1 con su motor para que se familiarice con la ubicación de las diversas características y controles. A. Identificación del motor modelo, tipo y código. Ejemplo: b. Bujía c. Filtro de aire (sin tanque de combustible) d. Filtro de aire (con tanq...
Page 76: Mantenimiento
16 vanguardengines.Com cómo darle arranque al motor - figura 4 la retracción rápida de la cuerda de arranque (contragolpe) le halará la mano y el brazo hacia el motor más rápido de lo que usted la pueda dejar ir. Podrían ocasionarse roturas de huesos, fracturas, moretones o torceduras. Advertencia c...
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17 es cuadro de mantenimiento las primeras 5 horas cambie aceite cada 8 horas o diariamente compruebe el nivel de aceite del motor. Limpie el área alrededor del mofle y los controles cada 100 horas o anualmente limpie o cambie el filtro de aire * limpie el pre-filtro (si está equipado) * cambie el a...
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18 vanguardengines.Com 8. Instale el pre-filtro seco sobre el filtro de aire. 9. Instale el filtro de aire y asegúrelo con el retenedor y la tuerca. 10. Instale y asegure la cubierta. Cómo reemplazar el filtro de combustible - figura 7 advertencia el combustible y sus vapores son extremadamente infl...
Page 79: Especificaciones
19 es especificaciones especificaciones del motor modelo 290000 desplazamiento 29,23 in 3 (479 cm 3 ) diámetro interno del cilindro 2,677 in (68 mm) carrera 2,598 in (66 mm) capacidad de aceite 46 -- 48 oz (1,36 -- 1,42 l) especificaciones del motor modelo 300000 desplazamiento 29,23 in 3 (479 cm 3 ...
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20 vanguardengines.Com pÓliza de garantia para el motor briggs & stratton abril 2012 briggs & stratton corporation garantiza que durante el período de grantí especificado más adelante reparará o reemplazará, sin costo alguno, cual(es)quier parte(s) del motor considerada(s) como defectuosas en materi...
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21 es declaración de garantía sobre control de emisiones de california, u.S. Epa, y briggs & stratton corporation sus derechos y obligaciones bajo la garantía enero 2012 la junta de recursos ambientales de california (carb), la u.S. Epa y briggs & stratton (b&s) se complacen en explicarles la garant...
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22 vanguardengines.Com informations générales ce manuel contient des informations concernant la sécurité visant à attirer l’attention des usagers sur les dangers et les risques associés aux moteurs. Il contient aussi des instructions d’utilisation et d’entretien appropriées à ce moteur. Briggs & str...
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23 fr le démarrage du moteur produit des étincelles. Les étincelles peuvent enflammer les gaz inflammables à proximité. Ceci pourrait provoquer une explosion ou un incendie. Avertissement s’il y a une fuite de gaz naturel ou de gpl à proximité, ne pas démarrer le moteur. Ne pas utiliser de liquides ...
Page 84: Fonctionnement
24 vanguardengines.Com caractéristiques et commandes comparer l’illustration 1 avec le moteur pour se familiariser avec l’emplacement des différents composants et commandes. A. Identification du moteur modèle type code b. Bougie c. Filtre à air (sans réservoir de carburant) d. Filtre à air (avec rés...
Page 85: Entretien
25 fr avertissement le combustible et ses vapeurs sont extrêmement inflammables et explosifs. Un incendie ou une explosion peut entraîner des blessures très graves ou même la mort. Pour démarrer le moteur s’assurer que la bougie, le bouchon du réservoir de carburant et le filtre à air sont le cas éc...
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26 vanguardengines.Com remarque: dans certains pays, la législation impose l’emploi de bougies à résistance pour supprimer les parasites de l’allumage. Si ce moteur était équipé d’une bougie avec résistance, utiliser le même type de bougie lors de son remplacement. Inspection du silencieux d’échappe...
Page 87: Spécifications
27 fr utiliser une brosse ou un chiffon sec pour enlever les débris du protège doigts (a). Nettoyer les biellettes, les ressorts et les commandes (b). Ne pas laisser les débris combustibles s’accumuler autour et derrière le silencieux d’échappement (c) (figure 10). Vérifier que les ailettes du refro...
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28 vanguardengines.Com application de la garantie sur les moteurs briggs & stratton avril 2012 briggs & stratton garantit que, pendant la période de garantie spécifiée ci-dessous, il remplacera ou réparera gratuitement toute pièce du moteur présentant un défaut de matière ou de fabrication ou les de...
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29 fr déclaration de garantie du système de contrôle des émissions de l’État de californie, de l’u.S. Epa et de briggs & stratton corporation droits et obligations du propriétaire au titre de la garantie janvier 2012 le california air resources board (carb), l’u.S. Epa et briggs & stratton (b&s) ont...
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Bad boy buggies 1451 marvin griffin road, augusta, georgia usa 30906-3852 to contact us e-mail: info@badboybuggies.Com for parts and repair contact your local dealer. To locate a local dealer please go online to our website: www.Badboybuggies.Com 2011 e-z-go division of textron inc. This manual may ...