Coleman POWERSPORTS BK160, Owner'S Manual

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OPERATING THE GO KART
OPERATING IN COLD WEATHER
PRE RIDE INSPECTION
Brake and throttle linkages:
Cold weather requires additional pre-ride
inspection of the Go Kart before operating.
Inspect brake and throttle linkages making
sure they operate freely and correctly. Ice
and snow can cause these items to freeze.
If the linkages are frozen, move the Go Kart
to a warm area until these items thaw and
work properly.
Frozen tires:
Check to make sure the Go Kart tires are
not frozen to the ground, if they are, pour
warm water around the tires to release. Do
not attempt to break the Go Kart loose
using engine power, this could damage the
engine and drive train.
Brake inspection:
Start engine and allow to warm up. ‘
Check the braking ability of the Go Kart by
applying the brakes on level ground while
traveling at a slow (walking rate) of speed.
Make sure both front and rear brakes work
properly.
If the front , rear, or both sets of
brakes do not work, take the Go Kart to a
warm area to thaw out. Once brakes are
thawed, check again for proper operation,
if they still do not work, take the Go Kart to
a
n
authorized service center. Do not
attempt to operate the Go Kart with brakes
that do not work correctly,
Preventive
maintenance in cold weather operating is
important, after operating in cold weather
with snow, slush, water or ice, dry off the
Go Kart including brake and throttle
linkages. Apply the brakes several times
making sure that the friction has dried off
the brake pads and shoes. Cover the Go
Kart with a protective cover so ice and
snow cannot accumulate.
CAUTION
Using engine power to release wheels
that are frozen to the ground could
damage Go Kart.
Damage to engine and drive train may
occur if attempting to use engine power
to free frozen wheels.
Always make sure wheels move freely
before starting the Go Kart in cold
weather.
fore starting the Go Kart in cold weather.
Operating the Go Kart with wet or
frozen brakes could be hazardous.
Wet or frozen brakes will increase
stopping distance which could result in
loss of control which could result in
severe injury or death.
Always inspect the brakes before each
ride by following the procedures in this
manual.
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WARNING