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Bad Boy INSTINCT Owner's manual
Summary of INSTINCT
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Instinct owner's manual 630839 issued september 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 electric powered instinct starting model year 2013 never modify the vehicle in any way that will alter the weight distribution of the vehicle, decrease its stability or increase the speed beyond the factory specifica- tions. Such modifications can cause serious personal injury o...
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 .........................................................................................................
Page 6: Table of Contents
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 the manufacturer cannot anticipate all situations, therefore people attempting to maintain or repair the vehicle must have the skill ...
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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 630393 630394 630395 except where permitted by law: never drive on public roads. Drivers must possess a valid d...
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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 do not sit or stand on this cover. This is not a storage area. 630394 high voltage - shock hazard replace cover after servicing, do n...
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. Instinct vehicle specifications .................................................................... 2-2 insti...
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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 vheicle specifications specifications are subject to change without notice * field installed accessories may require installa...
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. 76.5” (194.3 ...
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 located on the on the seat panel between the driver and passenger seats, this key operated swit...
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/fuel gauge electric fuel gauge located on the left side of the dash panel, indicates the amou...
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 sup- ply a constant power supply for a...
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. Head protection rubber pads to protect the head when driving over rough terrain. 13. Side nets side nets are a standard saf...
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 ..............................................................4-2 before initial use...
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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 - 2 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 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 before a new vehicle is put into operation, the items shown in the initial service chart must be per- formed. Remove the battery c...
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 the portable charger is shipped with the vehicle. Prior to vehicle or charger operation, the charger must be removed from the vehi...
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 operating the vehicle improper use of the vehicle or the lack of proper maintenance may result in damage or decreased performance....
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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 - 6 4 this vehicle is not a toy. If not operated properly and responsibly, it can cause severe injury or death to the operator, passenge...
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 use caution when traveling through water and never operate vehicle in water over 12 inches deep. Starting the vehicle on a hill do...
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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 - 8 4 never install baskets or extensions using the hitch receivers. Such items will change the performance characteristics of vehicle a...
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 winch operation (if equipped with winch) this vehicle may be equipped with an optional winch. Read, understand and follow all of t...
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 never operate the winch with less than five (5) full turns of cable around the drum. If the winch motor stalls from overloading, ...
Page 33: Notes:
Page 4 - 11 notes: read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. Operation 4.
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Page 4 - 12 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 35: 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 vehic...
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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 - 2 5 hardware ............................................................................................................. 5-18 capa...
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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 vehicle cleaning to reduce the possibility of severe injury or vehicle damage, read and understand all...
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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 light bulb replacement to reduce the possibility of premature bulb failure, do not touch new bulbs with bare fingers. Use clean,...
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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 if the tire is flat, raise vehicle and remove wheel. Refer to ‘lifting the vehicle’ for proper lifting procedure and safety info...
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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 adjust both tie rods equally to obtain the correct toe-out. Hold tie rod (2) with an open end wrench, loosen the jam nut (1) and...
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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 an assistant will be necessary to perform this procedure. 1. Use a clean cloth to wipe off the master cylinder reservoir and whe...
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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 reduce the possibility of accidental starting by disconnecting battery at negative terminal before servicing. Wear eye protectio...
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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 charging and maintenance safety always observe the following warnings when working on or near batteries. To prevent bat...
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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 slower in cold conditions. Temperature is important when conducting tests on a battery and test results must be cor- rected to ...
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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 temperature affects battery capacity battery storage capacity is affected by the temperature; the colder it is, the less energy...
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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 over the life of the battery, a considerable amount of water is consumed. It is important that the water used be pure and free ...
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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 cleaning batteries when cleaning the outside of the batteries and terminals, do not use a water hose without first spraying the...
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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 battery removal and installation improper handling of high voltage wiring, batter- ies, or control systems could result in seri...
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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 battery charging the battery charger is designed to fully charge the battery set. If the batteries are severely deep cycled, so...
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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 to prevent battery explosion that could result in severe personal injury or death, never insert a metal thermometer into a batt...
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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 since the hydrometer test is in response to a vehicle exhibiting a performance problem, the vehicle should be recharged and the...
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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 periodic service schedule - check c&a - check & adjust cl - clean r - replace note: some maintenance items must be serviced mor...
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Page 5 - 20 maintenance read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all notices, cautions, warnings, and dangers. Notes: 5.
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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 ...