Carter Talon GSR 150 R2, Owner'S Manual

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Before each drive, you need to make sure you and your Kart are both ready to drive.
To help get you prepared, this section discusses how to evaluate your driving readiness,
what items you should check on your Kart, and adjustments to make for your comfort,
convenience, or safety.
Before you drive your Kart for the first time, we urge you to:
Read this owner's manual and the labels on your Kart carefully.
Make sure you understand all the safety messages.
Know how to operate all the controls.
Have adult present if under 16 years old.
Before each drive, be sure:
You wear your seat belt all times while driving your kart.
You feel well and are in good physical and mental condition.
You are wearing an approved motorcycle helmet (with chin strap tightened securely), eye
protection, and other protective clothing.
You don't have any alcohol or drugs in your system.
Protective Apparel
For your safety, we strongly recommend that you always wear an approved motorcycle
helmet, eye protection, boots, gloves, long pants, and long-sleeved shirt or jacket whenever
you drive.
Although complete protection is not possible, wearing proper gear can reduce the chance of
injury when you drive.
The following suggestions will help you choose the proper driving gear.
Helmets and Eyes Protection
Your helmet is your most important piece of driving gear because it offers the best protection
against head injuries. A helmet should fit your head comfortably and securely.
An open-face helmet offers some protection, but a full-face helmet offers more. Regardless of
the style, look for a DOT (Department of Transportation) sticker on any helmet you buy. Always
wear a face shield or goggles to protect your eyes and help your vision.
Operating this Go-Kart without wearing an approved motorcycle helmet, eye protection,
and protective clothing could increase your chances of head and/or eye injury, and the
possibility of death in the event of a severe accident.
Always wear an approved motorcycle helmet that fits properly and wear eye protection
(goggles or face shield), gloves, boots, long-sleeved shirt or jacket and long pants.
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Additional Driving Gear
In addition to a helmet and eye protection, we also recommend:
Sturdy off-road motorcycle boots to help protect your feet, ankles, and lower legs.
Off-road motorcycle gloves to help protect your hands.
Driving pants with knee and hip pads, a driving jersey with padded elbows, and a chest/
shoulder protector.
Driver Training
Developing your driving skills is an on-going process. Even if you have driven other Karts,
before take time to become familiar with how this Kart works and handles. Practice driving the
Kart in a safe area to build your skills. Do not drive in rough terrain until you get accustomed
to the Kart's controls, and feel comfortable with its size and weight.