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Bad Boy Ambush IS Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
AMBUSH
AMBUSH
iS
iS
634508
ISSUED AUGUST 2013

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  • Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL AMBUSH AMBUSH 634508 ISSUED AUGUST 2013...
  • Page 2 Periodic Service Schedule. Repair or replacement parts are available through your BAD BOY BUGGIES retailer. The following information is needed when contacting us concerning service or parts for your vehicle:...
  • Page 3 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 specifications. Such modifications can cause serious personal injury or death. Bad Boy Buggies prohibits and disclaims respon- sibility for any such modifications or any other alteration which would adversely affect the safety of the vehicle.
  • Page 4 FOREWORD 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 Specifications listed in the following text originate in the USA unless otherwise indicated.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    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. SAFETY GENERAL ......................... 1 GENERAL OPERATION ....................2 LABELS AND PICTOGRAMS ................... 4 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS ....................
  • Page 6 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. PORTABLE CHARGER ....................17 OPERATING THE VEHICLE................... 18 STARTING AND DRIVING....................19 STARTING THE VEHICLE ON A HILL ................21 COASTING........................
  • Page 7 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. ELECTROLYTE LEVEL AND WATER................35 BATTERY CLEANING ....................36 BATTERY REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT..............37 BATTERY CHARGING ....................39 AC VOLTAGE .........................
  • Page 8 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 9 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 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. This manual has been designed to assist in maintaining the vehicle in accordance with procedures developed by the manufacturer.

  • Page 11: General Operation

    SAFETY Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Never modify the vehicle in any way that will alter the weight distribution of the vehicle, decrease its stability or increase the speed or extend the stopping distance beyond the factory specification.
  • Page 12 SAFETY Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Be aware that a vehicle that is not performing as designed is a potential hazard and must not be oper- •...

  • Page 13: Labels And Pictograms

    NEVER carry more than 2 occupants on a bench seat. DO NOT exceed vehicle WEIGHT CAPACITY (see Owner’s Manual). DO NOT MODIFY this vehicle: NEVER alter this vehicle to increase travel speeds above factory specifications. Alterations NOT approved or tested by Bad Boy Buggies can create unsafe conditions and increase your chance of having an accident. 627498...
  • Page 14 SAFETY Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. FRONT DIFFERENTIAL LOCK REAR DIFFERENTIAL LOCK 633615 LOCKED NEGATIVE GROUND DO NOT BATTERY EXPOSE (GAS STARTING) UNLEADED TO FLAME WARNING NO TAMPERING...
  • Page 15 SAFETY Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Notes:...

  • Page 16: General Specifications

    Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS MODEL: BAD BOY BUGGIES - AMBUSH iS TYPE: GAS / ELECTRIC PARALLEL DRIVE VEHICLE MODEL YEAR: 2014 Part No:.
  • Page 17 Top Canopy (hard) Windshield Flat Windshield Fold Down Aftermarket Category See Parts & Accessories Brochure for Additional Ambush Accessories 2014 Bad Boy Buggies - Ambush iS 2 of 2 Released: July 2013 Specifications are subject to change without notice Revised: July 2013...

  • Page 18: Vehicle Dimensions

    GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. VEHICLE DIMENSIONS 76” (193 cm) 51” (130 cm) 81.5” (207 cm) 44.38” (113 cm) 115.5” rear wheels (293.4 cm) 43.38”...
  • Page 19 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. 76” (193 cm) 51” (130 cm) 81.5” (207 cm) 44.38” (113 cm) 122.5” 127.5” rear wheels (311.2 cm) (323.9 cm) rear seat up...

  • 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. OPERATOR CONTROLS AND FEATURES 1. Key Switch / Direction Selector Located on the dash panel, this switch permits the selection of either ‘F’ (forward), ‘R’ (reverse) or N (neutral). Vehicle should be left with the key set to OFF, removed from the switch and the parking brake engaged when unattended.

  • Page 21: Accelerator Pedal

    15. Battery Fill Tube The battery fill tube for the batteries located under the front cowl is standard on the Ambush iS. The fill tube allows water to be added to the front batteries with- out removing the access panel in the cowl.

  • Page 22: Charger Receptacle

    INTRODUCTION Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. 16. Charger Receptacle The polarized charger receptacle for the electric battery pack is located in the seat wrap panel below the center console.
  • Page 23 INTRODUCTION Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Notes:...

  • Page 24: Operating Procedures

    PIN AND SERIAL NO. SERIAL NO. Improper use of this vehicle could result in severe injury or death. The AMBUSH is a light duty utility vehicle, NOT an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV). To reduce the possibility of severe injury or death resulting from loss of vehicle control the follow-...

  • Page 25: Before Initial Use

    OPERATING PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. BEFORE INITIAL USE Record the four digit key number and store in a safe place. Individ- ual keys can only be replaced if the key number is known.

  • Page 26: Portable Charger

    OPERATING PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Hydrogen gas is generated in the charging cycle of batteries and is explosive in concentrations as low as 4%. Because hydrogen gas is lighter than air, it will collect in the ceiling of buildings necessitating proper ventilation.

  • Page 27: Operating The Vehicle

    OPERATING PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Looping the power cord through the steering wheel when charging serves as a good reminder to store the cord out of the way when finished with charging.

  • Page 28: Starting And Driving

    OPERATING PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. To reduce the possibility of severe injury or death resulting from loss of vehicle control, the fol- lowing 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.
  • Page 29 OPERATING PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. To reduce the possibility of roll-back which could result in severe injury or vehicle damage, do not release service brake until engine has started.

  • Page 30: Starting The Vehicle On A Hill

    OPERATING PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Starting the Vehicle on a Hill To reduce the possibility of roll-back which could result in severe injury or vehicle damage, do not release service brake until engine has started.

  • Page 31: Coasting

    OPERATING PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. If the vehicle is equipped with additional lights and/or a strobe light that is used when the vehicle is not in motion, the starter/generator may not be adequate to maintain battery charge.

  • Page 32: Top And Windshield (If Equipped)

    OPERATING PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. BATTERY If the gas engine starting battery has become discharged, it must be charged using a 12 volt charger that is rated at 10 amps or less and in accordance with all instructions provided by the manufacturer of the charger.

  • Page 33: Rear Facing Seat / Load Deck

    OPERATING PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. label is affixed to the inside of the bed on the front panel. This label must be understood and observed at all times for safe operation of the vehicle. The dump bed is limited to a maximum load of 500 lbs.
  • Page 34 OPERATING PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. To prevent severe injury or death to operator, occupants or bystanders, select the object to which the cable is attached with the following considerations: Make sure the object cannot be pulled over or otherwise damaged.
  • Page 35 OPERATING PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. To prevent damage to the wire cable, never hook the cable to itself. Always use a nylon sling. Stay clear of the winch, the cable and the cable hook.
  • Page 36 OPERATING PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Notes:...
  • Page 37 OPERATING PROCEDURES Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Notes:...

  • Page 38: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. VEHICLE CLEANING AND CARE When pressure washing vehicle, do not use pressure in excess of 700 psi or spray directly onto controls and switches.

  • Page 39: Routine Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Preventive maintenance, applied at recommended intervals, is the best guarantee for keeping the vehicle dependable. This vehicle will give years of satisfactory service, providing it receives regular maintenance.

  • Page 40: Wheels And Tires

    MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. WHEELS AND TIRES A tire explosion can cause severe injure or death. Never exceed the inflation pressure rating on the tire sidewall.

  • Page 41: Unidirectional Tires

    MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Unidirectional Tires Unidirectional tires may be identified by a directional arrow on the sidewall. Be sure to position the wheel on the hub correctly with the arrow indicating the direction of rotation when moving forward.

  • Page 42: System Test

    MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. ELECTRIC POWERTRAIN To reduce the possibility of severe injury or death from improper servicing techniques: DO NOT attempt any type of servicing operations before reading all notes, cautions and warnings in this manual.

  • Page 43: Checking The Lubricant Level

    MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Checking the Lubricant Level Clean the area around the check/fill plug and remove the plug. The correct lubricant level is just below the bottom of the threaded hole.

  • Page 44: Battery

    MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Battery A battery does not store electricity, but is able to produce electricity as the result of a chemical reaction which releases stored chemical energy in the form of electrical energy.

  • Page 45: Battery Cleaning

    MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. A battery being charged will ’gas’ with the majority of the gassing taking place at the end of the charging cycle. This gas is hydrogen with is lighter than air.

  • Page 46: Battery Removal And Replacement

    MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. To reduce the possibility of damage to vehicle or floor, neutralize acid before rinsing battery. To reduce the possibility of damage to electrical components while cleaning, do not use a pressure washer. Cleaning should take place per the Periodic Service Schedule.
  • Page 47 MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. putty knife and a wire brush. The area should be washed with a solution of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and water and thoroughly dried before priming and painting with a corrosion resistant paint.

  • Page 48: Battery Charging

    MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. To prevent battery explosion that could result in severe personal injury or death, extreme care must be used with aerosol containers of battery terminal protectant. Insulate the metal container to prevent the metal can from contacting battery terminals which could result in an explosion.

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Troubleshooting In general, troubleshooting will be done for two distinct reasons. First, a battery that performs poorly and is outside of the manufacturers specification should be identified in order to replace it under the terms of the manufacturer’s war- ranty.

  • Page 50: Using A Hydrometer

    MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Using a Hydrometer ELECTROLYTE TEMPERATURE 1. Draw electrolyte into the hydrometer several times to permit the thermometer to adjust to the electrolyte tem- °F °C perature and note the reading.
  • Page 51 MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Gas Engine To reduce the possibility of severe injury or death resulting from a possible explosion: Do not handle fuel in an area that is not adequately ventilated. Do not smoke near the fuel tank or refuel near open flame or electrical items which could produce a spark.

  • Page 52: Periodic Service Schedule

    MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. PERIODIC SERVICE SCHEDULE C - CHECK C&A - CHECK & ADJUST CL - CLEAN R - REPLACE REMARKS Tires - pressure, condition of tires &...

  • Page 53: Capacities And Replacement Parts

    MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. REMARKS Throttle/Governor Linkage - operation & governed speed Air Filter Element - check & replace as necessary Drive Belt - cracks, frayed, excessive wear NOTE: Some maintenance items must be serviced more frequently on vehicles used under severe driving conditions.

  • Page 54: Hardware

    MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. HARDWARE Periodically, the vehicle should be inspected for loose fasteners. Use care when tightening fasteners, refer to the Tech- nician’s Repair and Service Manual for specific torque values.
  • Page 55 MAINTENANCE Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Notes:...

  • Page 56: Delta Q Portable Battery Charger

    APPENDIX A Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. TTITLE PAGE NO. DELTA Q BATTERY CHARGER .................. A - 2 A - 1...
  • Page 57 APPENDIX A Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. User’s Guide for: 912-2400, 912-3600-07, 912-4800-14 SAVE THESE IMPORTANT INFORMATIONS IMPORTANTES SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS DE SÉCURITÉ This manual contains important safety, operating, and Conserver ces instructions.
  • Page 58 APPENDIX A Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Troubleshooting Instructions If a fault occurs, count the number of red flashes between pauses and refer to the table below: Red Flashes Cause Solution...
  • Page 59 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 - 4...

  • Page 60: Subaru Engine Operator's Manual

    APPENDIX B Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. SUBARU ENGINE OPERATOR’S MANUAL Safety Precautions .....................................1 Components .......................................4 Pre-operation Checks..................................5 Battery Installation....................................7 Operating Your Engine..................................9 Easy Troubleshooting..................................11 Spark Arrestor (Optional) .................................13 Maintenance Schedule..................................14...
  • Page 61 APPENDIX B Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers. Notes:...
  • Page 62 EH72 FI 2ZZ9990168 (â p ÅE ïß ÅE ê º) OHV Gasoline Engines...
  • Page 63 (California Proposition 65) WARNING : The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. (California only) AIR INDEX To show compliance with California emission regulations, a hangtag has been provided displaying the Air Index level and durability period of this engine.
  • Page 65 FOREWORD Thank you very much for purchasing a ROBIN ENGINE. Engine Emission label Engine serial No. Your ROBIN ENGINE can supply the power to operate various sorts of machines and equipment. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the proper operation and maintenance procedures in order to maximize the safe and efficient use of this product.
  • Page 66 CONTENTS 1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2. COMPONENTS 3. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS 4. BATTERY INSTALLATION 5. OPERATING YOUR ENGINE 6. EASY TROUBLESHOOTING 7. SPARK ARRESTER (OPTIONAL) 8. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 9. "HOW-TO" MAINTENANCE 10. PREPARATIONS FOR STORAGE 11. SPECIFICATIONS...
  • Page 67 SYMBOLS...

  • Page 68: Safety Precautions

    1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Please make sure you review each precaution carefully. EXHAUST PRECAUTIONS Never inhale exhaust gas. It contains carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless and extremely dangerous gas which can cause unconsciousness or death. Never operate the engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area, such as tunnel, cave, etc.
  • Page 69 PROTECTIVE COVER Place the protective covers over the rotating parts. If rotating parts such as the drive shaft, pulley, belt, etc. are left exposed, they are potentially hazardous. To prevent injury, equip them with protective covers or shrouds. Be careful of hot parts. The muffler and other engine parts become very hot while the engine is running or just after it has stopped.
  • Page 70 Drain the fuel when transporting the engine. Do not move the engine while in operation when it has been removed from the equipment. Keep the unit dry (do not operate it in rainy conditions). PRE-OPERATION CHECKS. Carefully check fuel hoses and connections for looseness and fuel leakage.

  • Page 71: Components

    2. COMPONENTS Air cleaner cover Key switch Speed control lever Control box Warning lamp Spark plug cap Fuel filter Blower housing Fuel pump Oil cooler Throttle body Oil filler cap Hook Spark plug cap Governor lever Engine emission label Voltage Oil filter regulator Oil gauge...

  • Page 72: Pre-Operation Checks

    3. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS STD-type Option CHECK ENGINE OIL (DAILY) gauge Before checking or refilling engine oil, be sure the engine is not running and is located on a stable, level surface. If the oil level is below the lower level line on the oil gauge, refill with the proper oil (see table) to the upper level.
  • Page 73 CHECK FUEL WARNING Do not refuel while smoking, near an Rubber pipe open flame or other potential hazards. Fuel filter NOTE : THIS ENGINE IS CERTIFIED TO OPERATE ON AUTOMOTIVE UNLEADED GASOLINE. Fuel inlet The fuel tank shall be provided Fuel pump separately, because the engine is not equipped with a fuel tank.

  • Page 74: Battery Installation

    4. BATTERY INSTALLATION For electric starter operation, proper electric wiring arrangements are needed before normal engine operation. PARTS NEEDED Use a battery rated 12V-36AH or larger. Use a proper cable and ground wire to connect battery and key switch and electric starter. BATTERY CABLE WIRE GAUGE CABLE...

  • Page 75: Wiring Diagram

    WIRING Connect positive terminal of electric starter and positive terminal of the battery with battery cable. Ground negative terminal of the battery to the body of engine or Cable machine with ground wire. NOTE Electric starter Tighten bolts and nuts on terminals Battery terminal securely so they will not be loosened...

  • Page 76: Operating Your Engine

    5. OPERATING YOUR ENGINE NOTE ELECTRIC STARTER Following operating method is for the STD type speed control lever. As to the fixed type speed control lever (exp. Generator spec.), do WARNING not move it otherwise the LAMP generator component such as (Light up) voltage regulator...
  • Page 77 RUNNING STOPPING SPEED CONTROL LEVER SPEED CONTROL LEVER After the engine starts, set the Set the speed control lever at the speed control lever at the low low speed position and allow the speed position and warm it up engine to run at low speed for 2 or without load for a few minutes.

  • Page 78: Easy Troubleshooting

    6. EASY TROUBLESHOOTING WHEN ENGINE WILL NOT START: Perform the following checks before you take the engine to your Robin dealer. If you still have trouble after completing the checks, take the engine to your nearest Robin dealer. Is there enough compression? If the spark plug is loose, tighten it.
  • Page 79 About the Warning Lamp Check the oil if the warning lamp illuminates while driving. (Refer to Section "3. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS" for instructions.) Have the vehicle inspected at a dealer or maintenance shop if the warning light is flashing while driving. Is your battery well charged ? Check the battery, it may be discharged and unable to operate the electric...

  • Page 80: Spark Arrestor (Optional)

    7. SPARK ARRESTER (OPTIONAL) In a dry or wooded area, it is recommendable to use the product with a spark arrester. Some areas require the use of a spark arrester. Please check your local laws and regulations before operating your product. The spark arrester must be cleaned regularly to keep it functioning as designed.

  • Page 81: Maintenance Schedule

    8. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT, OR REPAIR OF EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES AND SYSTEMS MAY BE PERFORMED BY ANY NONROAD ENGINE REPAIR ESTABLISHMENT OR INDIVIDUAL. DAILY INSPECTION Before running the engine, check the following service items. Enough gasoline Excessive vibration,noise Clean air cleaner element Safe surroundings Enough clean engine oil Leakage of gasoline and engine oil...
  • Page 82 Periodic Maintenance Schedule table Every 8 Every Every Every Every Maintenance Items hours 1000 hours hours hours (Daily) hours Clean engine and check bolts and nuts (Daily) Check and refill engine oil (Refill daily to upper level) Change engine oil (*Note 1) (Every 100 hours) (Initial 20 hours) Replace engine oil filter (*Note 1)

  • Page 83: How-To" Maintenance

    9. "HOW-TO" MAINTENANCE INSPECTING THE SPARK PLUG Clean off carbon deposits on the spark plug electrode using a plug cleaner or wire brush. Check electrode gap. 0.7 to 0.8 mm Adjust gap to : (0.03 in) 0.7mm to 0.8mm (0.03 inches) Use a proper spark plug : BPR5ES (NGK) or BPR4EY (NGK) ENGINE OIL CHANGE...
  • Page 84 ENGINE OIL FILTER REPLACEMENT Initial engine oil filter replacement should be performed after 20 hours of operation. Thereafter replace the engine oil filter every 200 hours. When installing a new oil filter, apply oil to O-ring, attach the oil filter in position and tighten 2/3 turns by hand or with wrench after touching the O-ring to the sealing surface of...
  • Page 85 Paper element Clean by tapping gently to remove dirt and blow off dust. Never use oil. Clean or replace the paper element every 50 hours of operation, and replace element set every 200 hours or once a year. Clean and replace air cleaner elements more often when operating in dusty environments.
  • Page 86 CHECKING BATTERY WARNING Battery electrolyte is an acid and is poisonous and corrosive. Serious injury results from contact with the skin, eyes or clothing. If the electrolyte fluid is below level line, refill battery with distilled water. HIGH ALTITUDE ENGINE OPERATION The FI system is installed in this engine.

  • Page 87: Preparations For Storage

    10. PREPARATIONS FOR STORAGE USE UP THE FUEL WARNING Flame Prohibited If you will not use the engine for more than 1 month, run the engine until there is no fuel left, and then store the equipment in a location with low humidity in order to prevent start-up problems and operation trouble due to deterioration of the fuel.

  • Page 88: Specifications

    11. SPECIFICATIONS MODEL EH72 FI Air-Cooled, 4-Stroke, V-Twin Cylinder, Horizontal P.T.O. shaft, Type OHV Gasoline Engine Bore x stroke mm(in) 2-84 x 65 (3.31 x 2.56) Displacement (cu. in) 720 (43.9) Continuous Output 14.9 (20.0) / 3600 kW (HP) / rpm Maximum Output 2 .
  • Page 89 (Proposition pour la Californie 65) AVERTISSEMENT: L'échappement du moteur de ce produit contient des produits chimiques connus par l'État de la Californie comme étant capables de causer le cancer, des défauts de naissance ou tout autre défaut de reproduction. (Seulement pour la Californie) INDICE D'AIR Pour indiquer la conformité...
  • Page 91 PREAMBULE Nous vous remercions d'avoir acquis un MOTEUR ROBIN. Étiquette d'émission du moteur Nº DE SÉRIE DU MOTEUR Prenez le temps de vous familiariser avec les procédures de mise en marche, de fonctionnement et de maintenance, pour utiliser votre moteur dans les meilleures conditions de SECURITE et de PERFORMANCES.
  • Page 92 SOMMAIRE 1. SECURITE 2. DESCRIPTION 3. VERIFICATION AVANT DEMARRAGE 4. INSTALLATION DE LA BATTERIE 5. UTILISATION 6. RECHERCHE DES PANNES 7. PARE-ÉTINCELLES (OPTIONNEL) 8. TABLEAU DE MAINTENANCE 9. COMMENT REPARER 10. STOCKAGE 11. SPÉCIFICATIONS...
  • Page 93 SYMBOLES...

  • Page 94: Securite

    1. SECURITE Veuillez suivre ces conseils pour une utilisation correcte et sûre de votre moteur. ECHAPPEMENT Ne jamais respirer les gaz d'échappement. Ceux-ci contiennent de l'oxyde de carbone, un gaz incolore, inodore et extrêmement dangereux pouvant entraîner la perte de conscience ou la mort.
  • Page 95 PROTECTIONS Installer des protections sur les pièces en mouvement. Si vous utilisez des équipements tels que poulies, courroies, etc..., protégez-les avec un cache pour éviter tout accident. Faire attention aux pièces brulantes. Le pot d'échappement et d'autres pièces du moteur sont très chaudes lors de la marche ou juste après l'arrêt du moteur.
  • Page 96 Vidanger le carburant avant de transporter le moteur. Ne pas déplacer le moteur lorqu'il est en marche. Garder le moteur au sec (ne pas l’utiliser sous la pluie). VERIFICATIONS AVENT LE DEMARRAGE Vérifier le bon serrage et l'absence de fuites aux flexibles de carburant et aux raccords.

  • Page 97: Description

    2. DESCRIPTION Couvercle du filtre a air Contacteur à cl Levier de Commande de regime Boîte de commande Ecartement Témoin d’alarme dela bougie Filtre à carburant Carter du ventilateur Pumpe de carburant Chapeau de Refroidisseur d’huile remplissage d'huile Corps de commande des gaz Crochet Ecartement dela bougie...

  • Page 98: Verification Avant Demarrage

    3. VERIFICATION AVANT DEMARRAGE Type STD Option VERIFICATION DU NIVEAU Jauge D'HUILE (QUOTIDIENNE) d'huile Avant de procéder au contrôle du niveau d'huile ou à l'appoint d'huile, vérifier que le moteur est à l'arrêt et qu'il se trouve sur une surface stable et horizontale. Refaire le niveau si nécessaire avec une qualité...
  • Page 99 VERIFICATION DU CARBURANT ATTENTION Tuyau en Ne pas remplir le réservoir caoutchouc lorsque le moteur est en marche, Filtre à près d'une cigarette ou près d'une carburant flamme. NOTE : Arrivee du CE MOTEUR EST CERTIFIÉ POUR carburant L’USAGE AVEC L’ESSENCE SANS Pumpe de PLOMB POUR AUTOMOBILE.

  • Page 100: Installation De La Batterie

    4. INSTALLATION DE LA BATTERIE Pour garantir le bon fonctionnement du moteur de démarrage, procéder à la mise en place du câblage électrique avant de mettre le moteur en fonction normalement. PIECES NECESSAIRES Utiliser une batterie de 12V-36AH ou plus si possible. Raccorder la batterie, le contacteur à...
  • Page 101 RESEAU ELECTRIQUE Raccorder le plot positif du démarreur électrique et le plot positif de la batterie à l'aide d'un câble de batterie. Brancher la borne négative de la batterie sur le corps du moteur ou Cable sur la machine qui lui est accouplée.

  • Page 102: Utilisation

    5. UTILISATION NOTE TIRETTE DU STARTER La méthode de fonctionnement suivante concerne le levier de MARCHE commande de vitesse de type STD. Quant au levier de commande de vitesse de type fixé (exemple spéc. TÉMOIN D’ALARME du générateur), ne le déplacez pas (s’allume) sinon le composant du générateur START...
  • Page 103 MARCHE ARRET LEVIER DE COMMANDE LEVIER DE COMMANDE DE REGIME DE REGIME Mettre le levier enposition de Après le démarrage du moteur ralenti et faire tourner le moteur mettre le levier en position ralenti pour faire chauffer pandant ainsi pendant 2 à 3 minutes, avant quelques minutes le moteur.

  • Page 104: Recherche Des Pannes

    6. RECHERCHE DES PANNES QUAND LE MOTEUR NE PART PAS Vérifiez ces quelques points avant de contacter votre revendeur ROBIN. Si cela ne suffit pas, n'hésitez pas à porter votre moteur chez le revendeur ROBIN le plus proche. Est-ce que la bougie est mouillée avec de l’essence? Si la bougie est desserrée, revissez-la.
  • Page 105 A propos du témoin d’alarme Vérifier l'huile pour voir si la lampe d'alarme est illuminée durant la conduite. (Voir la Section “3. VERIFICATION AVANT DEMARRAGE” pour les instructions.) Faire inspecter le véhicule par l’atelier du concessionnaire ou un centre d'entre- tien si le témoin d'alarme clignote durant la conduite.

  • Page 106: Pare-Étincelles (Optionnel)

    7. PARE-ÉTINCELLES (OPTIONNEL) Dans une région sèche et boisée, il est recommandé de doter le produit d’un pare- étincelles. Certaines zones requièrent l’utilisation d’un pare-étincelles. Consultez les lois et recommandations en vigueur localement avant de mettre votre produit en fonc- tion.

  • Page 107: Tableau De Maintenance

    8. TABLEAU DE MAINTENANCE L’ENTRETIEN, LE REMPLACEMENT OU LA RÉPARATION DES DIPOSITIFS ET SYSTÈMES ANTIPOLLUTION PEUVENT ÊTRE EXÉCUTÉS PAR TOUT ÉTABLISSEMENT OU PROFESSIONNEL DE LA RÉPARATION DES MOTEURS NON ROUTIERS. VERIFICATION QUOTIDIENNE Avant d'utiliser le moteur vérifier les points suivants. Assez d'essence Pas de bruits arormaux Filtre à...
  • Page 108 Tableau d'entretien périodique Toutes les Toutes Toutes Toutes Toutes Points d’entretien 8 heures les 50 les 200 les 500 les 1000 (Chaque jour) heures heures heures heures Nettoyer le moteur et verifier ecrous et boulons (Chaque jour) Verifier et refaire plein d'huile (remplir au niveau supérieur tous les jours) (20 premières Vidanger l'huile moteur (*Note 1)

  • Page 109: Comment Reparer

    9. COMMENT REPAPER VERIFICATION DE LA BOUGIE Nettoyer la bougie à la brosse métallique. Contrôler l’intervalle des électrodes. Régler l’intervalle sur : 0,7 à 0,8 mm 0,7mm à 0,8mm (0,03 pouces) (0,03 pouces) Utiliser une bogie adaptée : BPR5ES (NGK) ou BPR4EY (NGK) VIDANGE MOTEUR Bouchon de vidange (Des-deux cotes)
  • Page 110 CHANGEMENT DU FILTRE A HUILE MOTEUR Le premier remplacement du filtre à huile moteur doit être effectué au bout de 20 heures de marche. Procéder ensuite à ce remplacement toutes les 200 heures d’utilisation. A l’installation d’un filtre à huile moteur neuf, enduire le joint torique d’huile, mettre le filtre à...
  • Page 111 Elément en papier Nettoyer en tapotant doucement le papier et en soufflant pour enlever la poussière. Ne jamais utiliser d’huile. Nettoyer l'élément en papier toutes les 50 heures de marche et changer cet élément toutes les 200 heures ou tous les ans. Nettoyer et changer plus souvent les éléments du filtre à...
  • Page 112 VERIFICATION DE LA BATTERIE AVERTISSEMENT L'électrolyte de batterie est un acide et, à ce titre, un produit dangereux et corrosif. Des blessures graves peuvent résulter d'un contact avec la peau ou les vêtements. Si le niveau d'électrolyte est trop bas, refaire le plein avec de l'eau distillée. FONCTIONNEMENT DU MOTEUR À...

  • Page 113: Stockage

    10. STOCKAGE UTILISEZ TOUT LE CARBURANT JUSQU’À SON ÉPUISEMENT AVERTISSEMENT Interdit de faire du feu Si vous n'utilisez pas le moteur pour plus d'un mois, faites le marcher jusqu’à ce que le carburant soit complètement épuisé, puis rangez l'équipement dans un endroit présentant une basse humidité...

  • Page 114: Spécifications

    11. SPÉCIFICATIONS MODÉLE EH72 FI Moteur à essence à ACT, arbre de prise de mouvement Type horizontal, double cylindre en V, 4 temps, refroidi par air Course x alésage 2-84 x 65 (3.31 x 2.56) mm(pouces) 720 (43,9) Cylindrée (cu. pouces) Puissance continue 14,9 (20,0) / 3600 kW (CV) / tr/mn...
  • Page 115 (California solamente) ÍNDICE DE AIRE Para mostrar el cumplimiento de las regulaciones sobre las emisiones de California, se ha colocado una etiqueta que muestra el nivel de Índice de aire y el período de durabilidad de este motor. El nivel del Índice de aire define el grado de limpieza de las emisiones de escape del motor en un período de tiempo.
  • Page 117 INTRODUCCIÓN Muchas gracias por comprar un MOTOR ROBIN. Etiqueta de emisiones del motor Nº. de seire del motor Este motor ROBIN suministrará la energía necesaria para poder alimentar diferentes máquinas y equipos. Tómese el tiempo necesario para familiarizarse con los proce- dimientos apropiados de operación y mantenimiento a fin de lograr la máxima seguridad y rendimiento de este producto.
  • Page 118 ÍNDICE 1. MEDIDAS DE SEGURIDAD 2. COMPONENTES 3. CONTROLES PREVIOS AL FUNCIONAMIENTO 4. INSTALACIÓN DE LA BATERÍA 5. FUNCIONAMIENTO DEL MOTOR 6. LOCALIZACIÓN Y REPARACIÓN FÁCIL DE AVERÍAS 7. PARACHISPAS (OPCIONAL) 8. PLAN DE MANTENIMIENTO 9. COMPROBACIONES Y MANTENIMIENTO FÁCILES 10.
  • Page 119 SÍMBOLOS...

  • Page 120: Medidas De Seguridad

    1. MEDIDAS DE SEGURIDAD Por favor siga cada una de las si-guientes indicaciones : CON LOS GASES DE ESCAPE No inhale nunca los gases de escape. Éstos contienen monóxido de carbono, un gas incoloro, inodoro y extremada- mente peligroso, que puede causar la pérdida de conocimiento e incluso la muerte.
  • Page 121 CUBIERTA PROTECTORA Coloque las cubiertas protectoras sobre las piezas giratorias. Si las partes giratorias (eje, polea, correa, etc.) están al descubierto, suponen un peligro potencial. Para evitar riesgos personales, equípelas con cubiertas protectoras. Tenga cuidado con las piezas calientes. El silenciador y otras partes del motor están calientes cuando el motor está...
  • Page 122 Vacíe el depósito de combustible antes de transportar el motor. No mueva el motor si está encen- dido cuando haya sido sacado del equipo. Mantenga la unidad seca. (No opere el motor bajo la lluvia). COMPROBACIONES PREVIAS AL FUNCIONAMIENTO Compruebe cuidadosamente que los tubos y juntas no estén flojos y que no haya fugas de combustible.
  • Page 123 2. COMPONENTES Tapa filtro aire Contacto Palanca acelerador Panel de control Lámpara de alarma Capuchón bujía Filtro del combustible Conductor aire Bomba combustible Enfriador de aceite Tapón llenado aceite Cuerpo de la mariposa Enganche Capuchón bujía Palanca regulador Etiqueta de emisiones del motor Regulador voltaje...

  • Page 124: Controles Previos Al Funcionamiento

    3. CONTROLES PREVIOS AL FUNCIONAMIENTO Tipo estándar Opcional NIVEL DE ACEITE (DIARIO) Cala Antes de rellenar o comprobar el nivel de aceite aceite, asegúrese de que el motor esté apagado y sobre una superficie nivelada. Si el nivel de aceite está por debajo de la línea inferior de la cala, rellene con el aceite apropiado (ver tabla) hasta el nivel superior.
  • Page 125 CONTROL DEL COMBUSTIBLE ¡CUIDADO! Tubo de goma No reposte mientras fume ni cerca de llamas u otros peligros Filtro del combustible potenciales. NOTA : ESTE MOTOR ESTÁ CERTIFICADO PARA Entrada FUNCIONAR CON GASOLINA SIN PLOMO combustible PARA AUTOMÓVILES. Bomba combustible Se puede proporcionar el tanque de combustible por separado ya que el motor no está...

  • Page 126: Instalación De La Batería

    4. INSTALACIÓN DE LA BATERÍA Para el encendido del motor, es necesario realizar una instalación de cables antes del funcionamiento normal del motor. PIEZAS NECESARIAS Utilice una batería de 12V-36AH o más. Emplee un cable adecuado y un cable de toma de tierra para conectar la batería, el interruptor de la llave y el motor de arranque eléctrico.
  • Page 127 CABLEADO Conecte el terminal positivo del automático al terminal positivo de la batería, con cable de batería. Conecte el terminal negativo de la batería al cuerpo del motor o de la máquina con cable a tierra. Cable NOTA Terminal encendido Apriete los tornillos y tuercas de los Batería del motor...

  • Page 128: Funcionamiento Del Motor

    5. FUNCIONAMIENTO DEL MOTOR NOTA TIRADOR AIRE Para la palanca de control del tipo estándar, se emplea el siguiente MARCHA método de operación. En cuanto a la palanca de control LÁMPARA de la velocidad del tipo fijo DE ALARMA (véanse las especificaciones del (se illumina) generador), no la mueva, porque START...
  • Page 129 FUNCIONAMIENTO PARADA PALANCA ACELERADOR PALANCA ACELERADOR Sitúe la palanca del acelerador en Una vez encendido el motor, sitúe la posición de baja velocidad y la palanca del acelerador en la posición de baja velocidad y deje deje que el motor funcione que se caliente el motor sin carga durante 2 ó...

  • Page 130: Localización Y Reparación Fácil De Averías

    6. LOCALIZACIÓN Y REPARACIÓN FÁCIL DE AVERÍAS CUANDO EL MOTOR NO ARRANCA Realice las siguientes comprobaciones antes de llevar el motor a su distribuidor ROBIN. Si después de comprobar estos puntos sigue teniendo problemas, lleve el motor a su distribuidor ROBIN. ¿Hay suficiente compresión? Si la bujía esta floja, apriétela.
  • Page 131 Acerca de la lámpara de alarma Comprobar el aceite para ver si la lámpara de alarma se ilumina durante la conducción del vehículo. (Véase la Sección “ 3. CONTROLES PREVIOS AL FUNCIONAMIENTO ” para las instrucciones. Hacer examinar el vehículo por el taller del concesionario o un servicio de manutención si la lámpara de alarma parpadea durante la conducción del vehículo.

  • Page 132: Parachispas (Opcional)

    7. PARACHISPAS (OPCIONAL) En zonas secas o boscosas es recomendable utilizar el producto con un parachispas. Algunas zonas exigen el uso de parachispas. Infórmese sobre las normas y leyes locales antes de utilizar el producto. Es necesario limpiar el parachispas regularmente para garantizar su funcionamiento correcto.

  • Page 133: Plan De Mantenimiento

    8. PLAN DE MANTENIMIENTO EL MANTENIMIENTO, LA SUSTITUCIÓN Y LA REPARACIÓN DE LOS SISTEMAS Y DISPOSITIVOS DE CONTROL DE EMISIONES DEBEN SER REALIZADOS POR UN INDIVIDUO O UN ESTABLECIMIENTO REPARADOR DE MOTORES NONROAD. INSPECCIÓN DIARIA Antes de encender el motor, compruebe los puntos siguientes. Nivel de gasolina Vibración excesiva, ruido Filtro de aire limpio...
  • Page 134 Tabla de mantenimiento periódico Cada Cada Cada Cada Cada Elementos de mantenimiento 8 horas 1000 (Diariamente) horas horas horas horas Limpieza de motor y estado de tuercas y (Diario) tornillos Controle y restablezca el aceite del motor (A diario, hasta el nivel superior) Cambio de aceite (*Nota 1) (Cada 100 horas) (Inicial, 20 horas)

  • Page 135: Comprobaciones Y Mantenimiento Fáciles

    9. COMPROBACIONES Y MANTENIMIENTO FÁCILES INSPECCIÓN DE LA BUJÍA Limpie el electrodo de la bujía de depósitos de carbonilla utilizando un limpiador de bujías o un cepillo de alambre. Compruebe el espacio entre los 0,7 a 0,8 mm electrodos. (0,03 pulgadas) Ajuste el espacio de : 0,7 a 0,8 mm (0,03 pulgadas) Tipo de bujía recomendado :...
  • Page 136 CAMBIO DEL FILTRO DE ACEITE Cambio inicial: a las 20 horas. Siguientes cambios: cada 200 horas. Al instalar un nuevo filtro, ponga aceite en la arandela, coloque el filtro en su sitio y apriételo 2/3 de vuelta, a mano o con una llave, una vez que la aran- dela toque la superficie de sella-do del motor.
  • Page 137 Limpieza del elemento de papel Limpie golpeando suavemente y soplándole el polvo. Nunca utilice aceite. Limpie o cambie el elemento cada 50 horas y cámbielo cada 200 o una vez al año. Limpie y cambie el filtro de aire con más frecuencia si trabaja en ambien- tes polvorientos.
  • Page 138 REVISIÓN DE LA BATERÍA ¡CUIDADO! El líquido de la batería es un ácido venenoso y corrosivo. Se pueden producir serios daños si hay contacto con la piel, ojos y ropa. Si el nivel del líquido de la batería es bajo, rellénela con agua destilada. FUNCIONAMIENTO DEL MOTOR A ALTA ALTITUD Este motor está...

  • Page 139: Preparativos Para El Almacenamiento

    10. PREPARATIVOS PARA EL ALMACENAMIENTO UTILICE TODO EL COMBUSTIBLE HASTA SU AGOTAMIENTO CUIDADO Prohibido fumar Si no se utiliza el motor para más de un mes, operar el motor hasta que el combustible esté agotado completa- mente, luego almacenar el equipo en un lugar que presenta baja humedad con el fin de evitar todos los problemas de arranque y funcionamiento debido...

  • Page 140: Especificaciones Técnicas

    11. ESPECIFICACIONES TÉCNICAS MODELO EH72 FI Enfriamiento de aire, 4 tiempos, cilindro doble en V, Tipo árbol de toma de fuerza horizontal (P.T.O.), motor de gasolina OHV Diámetro x carrera mm(pul.) 2-84 x 65 (3,31 x 2,56) Desplazamiento 720 (43,9) (Cúbico-pul.) Potencia contínua 14,9 (20,0) / 3600...
  • Page 141 ISSUE EMD-EU6943 PRINTED IN USA December 2009...
  • Page 143 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.

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