Section 4: Oil & Fuel Information
Your Go-Ped® has a two-stroke engine that requires two-cycle oil to be mixed with gasoline. Use
a high quality 2 cycle oil that is formulated for small air cooled engines.
NOTE:
Go-Mix II oil packets are formulated to reduce engine emissions, extend engine life and are
recommended and available through your authorized Go-Ped® dealer. Go-Mix II is pre-measured for
US gallon or goped® tank sizes and does not require measuring. Due to the high quality and
formulation of this oil, it is not necessary for Go-Mix II oil to match specific engine oil/gas ratios. It
does require that you double the dosage of oil packs for super models or those with engine
modifications.
4.1
Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions
CAUTION: For proper engine operation and maximum reliability, pay strict attention
to the oil and fuel mixing instructions. Using improperly mixed fuel can severely
damage the engine. Please refer to the list below for proper oil mixture.
Use the following procedure to ensure proper mixing:
1) Put a small amount of fresh gasoline (91 octane or greater) into a clean 1(U.S.) gallon (3.875-
liter) fuel can.
2) Add 2 cycle oil (Use chart for proper ounces of 2-cycle oil.)
3) Fill the remainder of the fuel can with gasoline (1 U.S. gallon).
4) Screw the fuel can cap on tight and SHAKE THE CAN VIGOROUSLY FOR 30 SECONDS.
Note: Go-Mix oil packets are specially formulated for lean mix ratios in two-
cycle motors. Go-Mix Oil has excellent lubricity and cleanliness properties
to control friction and prevent wear, plug fouling, ring sticking and exhaust
port blocking. Go-Mix is “smokeless” and delivers fewer emissions at
100:1 mix ratios than oils mixed at 50:1or higher and ok to use at recom-
mended ratio in your Go-Ped® scooter or kart.
WARNING: Operate this unit only in a well-ventilated area - outdoors. Car-
bon monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal in a confined area.
4.2
Fueling & Pre-Operation
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Gasoline is extremely flammable and its vapors can explode if ignited. Always stop the engine and
allow to cool before filling fuel tank. Do not smoke while filling fuel tank. Keep sparks and open flames
away from the area.
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Add fuel in a clean, well-ventilated area. Avoid spilling the fuel when mixing the oil. Wipe up
spilled fuel immediately. If fuel has been spilled allow to dry completely before starting the engine.
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Move the unit at least 10 feet (3m) from the fueling point before starting the engine.
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Pressure can build up in the fuel tank. Loosen the fuel tank cap slowly to relieve any pressure
in the tank.
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Store gasoline and fuel only in containers designed and approved for the storage of such
Section 5: Controls
CAUTION: Before you ride - Familiarize yourself with how your Go-Ped® works.
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Familiarize yourself with which levers operate the brakes and throttle. Your
new scooter or kart may be different than other dirtbikes, ATV’s, bicycles,
watercraft, etc. which you may have ridden before.
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Some scooters are fitted with a rear foot pedal that operates the rear wheel
brake.
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The red button is the engine kill switch. The kill button can be used as a brake
on the Sport, S25, X25, X-Ped and Bigfoot models.
B3
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For the Bigfoot™ the engine trim lever controls the engagement of the drive
spindle to the rear wheel and can also be used for freewheeling or to keep
engine running while your Bigfoot™ is not in motion. Note: Kill button cannot be
used as a brake in this mode.
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The handle bar or steering wheel supports the rider and steers the Go-Ped®.
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Always use both hands on the handle bar, when riding.
Section 6: Starting
BEFORE YOU RIDE -
Your Go-Ped® scooter or kart should be properly warmed up.
6.1
Starting your non-chain driven model
These scooters are equipped with a direct friction spindle drive system that is ex-
tremely efficient with just one moving part. With proper contact to the tire, the tire will
only spin when the engine is turning or running (see “Free Wheel Scooting” to disable
the drive). In order to start your sport for the first time follow the directions as shown in
“Engine Starting Instruction” (section 6.5), you must have the rear wheel off the ground
or the scooter will jump forward. To get the rear wheel off the ground, simply lay over to
one side with your foot underneath the scooter to help raise the rear wheel off the
ground.
6.2
Starting your specialized models without pull starters
Created for experienced Go-Pedders. It functions very much like the Sport with the
exception that it does not have a pull starter. In order to start without the pull starter you
must follow the directions as shown in “Engine Starting Instruction” (section 6.5) with
the only difference being that you must push start until motor runs.
6.3
Starting your chain drive models
Your chain drive unit is equipped with a centrifugal clutch that will engage when
engine RPM reaches a certain point . To prevent the scooter from suddenly jerking
forward when the clutch engages make sure that the rear wheel is off the ground and
front brake fully engaged when starting/warming up. To start follow the directions as
shown in “Engine Starting Instruction” (section 6.5).
6.4
Starting your Bigfoot™
These Scooters use a friction spindle drive system. To start simply trim the motor up
on the Bigfoot™ so the spindle is not engaged to the wheel. Use the side kick stand to
keep the Go-Ped® from falling over and follow the directions as shown in “Engine
Starting Instruction” (section 6.5).
6.5
Engine Starting Instructions
1) Pump primer bulb until fuel flows steadily through clear yellow return tube.
2) Move choke lever to the closed position.
3) Set throttle to start position (half).
4) Pull starter until engine starts.
5) Allow engine to warm up before using.
6) To stop, idle engine, push red kill button.
