Bad Boy 550cc User manual

550/750cc
OWNER'S MANUAL

Bad Boy Bandit550/750ccUtility Vehicle
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the 550/750cc utility vehicle.This Owner’s / Operator’s
manual will provide you information regarding safe operation, operational instructions,
maintenance and care. Fully understanding this manual and following all of the instructions
will provide the knowledge needed for safe and enjoyable UTV operation.
For questions regarding this UTV, please call [phone].
IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGES
●READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UTV.
MAKE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
●PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE WARNING AND CAUTION LABELS ON THE UTV.
●NEVER OPERATE THE UTV WITHOUT PROPER TRAINING OR INSTRUCTION.
●THIS UTV SHOULD NOT BE RIDDEN BY ANYONE UNDER 16 YEARS OF AGE.
WARRANTY REGISTRATION
After purchase, please be sure to register the warranty for your unit by visiting the link below.
register.badboymowers.com

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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE WARNINGS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH. Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the
following notations:
The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death to
the machine operator, bystander or a person inspecting or repairing the
machine.
A CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage
to the machine.
NOTE: A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier to understand.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE
This UTV is designed and manufactured for OFF - ROAD use only. It is illegal and unsafe to operate this
UTV on any public street, road or highway.
This UTV complies with all applicable OFF - ROAD noise level and spark arrestor laws and regulations in
effect at the time of manufacture.
Please check your local riding laws and regulations before operating this UTV.
When the temperature is below -4°F (-20°C), park the UTV in a place where the temperature is higher
than -4°F (-20°C). Start the UTV after the UTV has warmed up. Please see page 7-3 on the warming up
process.
Follow the proper parking procedures when the temperature is higher than 100°F (38°C).Turn off the
engine; make sure the radiator fan is on for 3minutes before turning off the power switch.
Starting the UTV for the first time will take longer because the fuel will need to reach the fuel injectors. To
start the UTV the first time, hold the ignition key on for 5-second intervals. Allow the starter to rest 15
seconds between each start attempt.

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UNIVERSAL SYMBOLS
As a guide to the operation of your vehicle, various universal symbols have been utilized on the
instruments and controls. The symbols are shown below with an indication of their meaning.
Lift Cylinder-Retract
Lift Cylinder-Extend
Lift Cylinder-Float
Hazard Warning Lights
High Beam
Horn
EPS System Error
2WD/ 4WD
Safety Alert Symbol
Diesel Fuel
Engine Coolant-Temperature
Parking Brake
Battery ChargingCondition
Engine Oil-Pressure
Turn Signal/Hazard Differential
Lock
Position Lights

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Table of Contents
Subject Page
Introduction 1-1
Important manual information 1-2
Important notice 1-3
Universal symbols 1-4
Location of parts 1-7
Illustrated contents 1-11
Safe operation 2-1
Safety instructions 2-1
Operation 2-2
Children safety instructions 2-3
Driving on a slope 2-3
Driving in harsh conditions 2-3
Driving athigh speed 2-3
Instructions for cargo bed 2-4
Parking 2-4
Transportation 2-4
Maintenance 2-4
Warning and caution labels 3-1
Servicing of vehicle 4-1
Specifications table 5-1
Vehicle limitations 5-3
Pre-operation 6-1
Operating the engine 7-1
Starting the engine 7-1
Cold starting 7-2
Stopping the engine7-2
Warming up engine 7-2
Warming up Transmission 7-3
Operating the vehicle 8-1
Operating new vehicle 8-1
Do not operate the vehicle at full 8-1
speed for the first 50 hours
Changing lubricating oil for new vehicles 8-1
Subject Page
Starting 8-1
Seat belt 8-1
Head light switch 8-2
Emergency light switch 8-2
Turn signal light switch 8-2
Brake pedal 8-3
Range gear shift lever 8-4
4WD lever 8-5
Accelerator pedal 8-5
Stopping 8-5
Fuel gauge 8-6
Winch mount plate 9-1
Transporting vehicle 9-1
Service intervals 9-2
Periodic service 10-1
How to open the front hood and seat 10-1
Front hood cover 10-1
Operator’s seat 10-1
How to raise the cargo bed 10-1
Raising and lowering the cargo bed 10-1
Conventional strut adjustment 10-2
Reservoir strut adjustment 10-3
Jack-up point 10-4
Front end 10-5
Rear end 10-5
Daily check 10-5
Walk around inspection 10-5
Checking and Refueling 10-5
Checking coolant level 10-6
Cleaning radiator screen 10-7
Checking brake fluid level 10-7
Checking brake pedal 10-7
Checking parking brake 10-8
Checking gauges and indicator lights 10-8

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10-8
10-8
10-9
10-9
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10-10
Checking head lights & turn signals
Checking seat belt and ROPS
Checking joint boot
Checking tire inflation pressure
Every 50 hours
Greasing
Checking engine start system
Checking wheel bolt torque 10-10
10-11
10-12
10-13
10-14
10-15
10-15
10-15
10-16
10-16
10-17
10-17
10-17
10-18
10-18
10-18
10-18
Cleaning air cleaner primary element
Checking battery condition
Adjusting toe-in
Cleaning muffler
Every 200 hours
Changing engine oil
Replacing engine oil filter
Replacing transmission oil
Checking brake pedal
Checking brake hose and pipe
Checking brake light switch
Checking radiator hose and clamp
Checking intake air tube
Every 300 hours
Checking tires
Every 400 hours
Changing transmission fluid 10-18
Changing front and rear axle case oil 10-19
Every 500 hours 10-19
Replacing fuel filter 10-19
Every 600 hours 10-19
Adjusting engine valve clearance 10-19
Every 1500 hours 10-19
Checking injection and fuel pump 10-19
Every 1 year 10-19
Every 2 years 10-19
Flushing Cooling system and 10-20
changing coolant
Anti-freeze 10-20
Replacing radiator hose (water pipes) 10-21
Replacing fuel hose 10-22
Replacing brake master cylinder (inner
parts)
10-22
Replacing front brake seal 10-22
Replacing rear brake cylinder seal 10-22
Replacing intake air line 10-22
Every 4 years 10-22
Replacing brake hose 10-22
Replacing slow-blow fuses 10-22
Storage 10-23
Vehicle storage 10-23
Removing the vehicle from storage 10-23
Troubleshooting 11-1
Engine troubleshooting 11-1
Diagnostic trouble code table 11-2
Battery troubleshooting 11-3
Machine troubleshooting 11-4
Options 12-1
Warranty 13

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LOCATION OF PARTS
Bench seat

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ILLUSTRATED CONTENTS
Bench seat

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Bench seat