Joyner JNSZ250DN, Owner'S Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Your Go-Kart will provide you with many years of service and pleasure.
Providing you take responsibility for your own safety and understand the
challenges you can meet while driving.
There is much that you can do to protect yourself when you drive. You’ll find
many helpful recommendations throughout this manual. The following are a few
that we consider most important.
Follow the Age Recommendation
It is strongly recommended that no one under the age of 16 be permitted to
drive this Go-Kart without adult supervision.
Always Wear a Helmet
It’s a proven fact: helmets significantly reduce the number and severity of
head injuries. Always wear an approved motorcycle helmet. We also recommend
that you wear eye protection, sturdy boots, gloves, and other protective gear.
Drive Off-Road Only
Your Go-Kart is designed and manufactured for off-road use only. The tires are
not made for pavement, and the Go-Kart does not have some features required
for use on public roads. If you need to cross a paved or public road, get off and
walk your Go-Kart across.
Take Time to Learn & Practice
Even if you have derived other Go-Kart, take time to become familiar with
how this Go-Kart works and handles. Practice in a safe area until you build your
skills and get accustomed to this Go-Kart’s size and weight.
Because many accidents involve inexperienced or untrained drives, we urge
all drivers to take a training course approved by the Go-Kart Safety Institute.
Check with your dealer for more information on training courses.
Be Alert for Off-Road Hazards
The terrain can present a variety of challenges when you drive off-road.
Continually “read” the terrain for unexpected turns, drop-offs, rocks, ruts, and
other hazards. Always keep your speed low enough to allow time to see and
react to hazards.
Drive within Your Limits
Pushing limits is another major cause of Go-Kart accidents. Never drive
beyond your personal abilities or faster than conditions warrant. Remember that
alcohol, drugs, fatigue, and inattention can significantly reduce your ability to
make good judgments and driver safely.
Don’t Drink and drive
Alcohol and driving don’t mix. Even one drink can reduce your ability to
respond to changing conditions, and your reaction time gets worse with every
additional drink. So don’t drink and drive, and don’t let your friends drink and
drive either.