Bad Boy Ambush IS, Owner'S Manual, Page: 29 / 143

OPERATING PROCEDURES
Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers.
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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.
Electric Powertrain
To operate the vehicle in electric only mode:
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Set the Mode Switch (2) to ELEC.
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Place the key in the key switch and turn it to the ON/N posi-
tion. The green LED above the N and the LED above the left
corner of the Mode Switch should be lit.
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Turn the key to the desired direction; F for forward or R for
reverse. The green LED above the direction letter should be
lit to indicate the vehicle is ready to drive.
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Press the brake pedal and hold it down.
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Release the parking brake.
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Slowly press the accelerator pedal to start the electric motor
while releasing pressure on the brake pedal.
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When the accelerator pedal is released the motor will stop and the vehicle will slow down and eventually stop. To
stop the vehicle more quickly, press the brake pedal.
Gas Powertrain
To operate the vehicle in gas engine only mode:
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Set the Mode Switch (2) to GAS.
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Place the key in the key switch and turn it to the ON/N position. The green LED above the N and the LED above
the left corner of the Mode Switch should be lit.
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Press the brake pedal and hold it down.
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Press and hold the start engine switch until the engine starts.
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Release the parking brake.
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Turn the key to the desired direction; F for forward or R for reverse. The green LED above the direction letter
should be lit to indicate the vehicle is ready to drive.
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Release the parking brake.
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Slowly press the accelerator pedal while releasing the pressure on the brake pedal.
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When the accelerator pedal is released the vehicle will slow down and the engine will idle. To stop the vehicle
more quickly, press the brake pedal.
Do not allow the starter to operate continuously for more than 10 seconds. Allow 30 seconds between starting
attempts. If the vehicle does not start on the third attempt, turn the key switch off and determine the cause of the
problem.
If the vehicle had been running and the engine does not start within 10 seconds, use the choke.