Operating The Vehicle; Starting And Driving - Bad Boy AMBUSH Owner's Manual

OPERATION
Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers.

OPERATING THE VEHICLE

Improper use of the vehicle or the lack of proper maintenance may result in damage or decreased performance.
Read and understand the following warnings before attempting to operate the vehicle.
To reduce the possibility of severe injury or death resulting from loss of vehicle control, the follow-
ing warnings must be observed:
When driving vehicle, consider the terrain, traffic conditions and the environmental factors which
effect the terrain and the ability to control the vehicle.
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Use extra care and reduced speed when driving on poor surfaces, such as loose dirt, wet grass,
gravel, etc.
Maintain a safe speed when driving down hill. Use service brake to control speed when traveling
down an incline. A sudden stop or change of direction may result in loss of control.
Slow down before and during turns. All turns should be made at reduced speed.
Never drive vehicle up, down, or across an incline that exceeds 14° (25% grade).
To reduce the possibility of severe injury or death resulting from improper vehicle operation, the
following warnings must be observed:
Refer to GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS for seating capacity.
Depressing accelerator pedal may cause inadvertent vehicle movement. Turn the key to the 'OFF'
position whenever the vehicle is parked.
To prevent inadvertent movement when the vehicle is to be left unattended, engage the park
brake, move direction selector to forward position, turn key to 'OFF' position and remove key.
Make sure that the direction selector is in correct position before attempting to start the vehicle.
Always bring the vehicle to a complete stop before shifting the direction selector.
Do not take vehicle out of 'gear' while in motion (coast).
Check the area behind the vehicle before operating in reverse.
All occupants must be seated and wearing their seat belts front side nets must be latched. Keep
entire body inside vehicle and hold on while vehicle is in motion.

STARTING AND DRIVING

This vehicle has two separate powertrains that may be operated individually to provide two wheel drive or at the same
time to provide four wheel drive. When the MODE switch is set to ELEC (top of switch pressed) only the front drive
axle is engaged, drawing power from the battery set. With the MODE switch set to GAS (bottom of switch pressed)
only the rear axle is engaged powered by the gas engine. With the MODE switch set to 4WD (switch in neutral posi-
tion) both the electric and gas powertrains are engaged for four wheel drive.
When the vehicle is operated in GAS mode (rear wheel drive) the driver can quickly engage four wheel drive for a
short period of time by pressing and holding the MOMENTARY 4 WD (red button) on the console between the front
seats. When the button is released the vehicle will return to two wheel drive powered by the gas engine.
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