6 | Kart operation and control
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User and maintenance manual
6.6
Drive functions
Pedals
To accelerate the kart, push down the gas pedal. To decelerate the kart, push down the brake pedal.
If the two pedals are pushed down simultaneously, the kart is decelerated.
Steering wheel
To steer the kart in a different direction, turn the steering wheel.
WARNING
Risk of collision
During normal operation, the kart must always travel in forward direction. Reversing
on the track can cause accidents and serious injury.
a)
Reversing during normal track driving is prohibited.
b)
Reversing is only permitted in the event of an emergency.
See also
6.7
Safe driving
For safe driving, the following rules must be strictly adhered to:
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The kart must only be started when a member of the operator's personnel has given the go-ahead to do so.
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The kart must only be stopped in the box lane or another specially marked area.
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If the kart comes to a halt on the track, do not exit the vehicle.
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Before exiting the vehicle, switch off the drive switch and make sure that the green indicator is off.
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Only exit the kart when a member of the operator's personnel has given the go-ahead to do so.
