TrailMaster 300xrs, Operation Manual

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ARE YOU READY TO DRIVE?
IS YOUR VEHICLE READY TO DRIVE?
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 develop your skills. Do not drive on rough terrain until you get accus-
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tomed to the kart s controls, and feel comfortable with its size and weight.
No Alcohol or Drugs
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Alcohol, drugs and karts don t mix. Even a small amount of alcohol can impair your ability
to operate a kart safely. Likewise, drugs-even if prescribed by a physician-can be dangerous
while operating a kart. Consult your doctor to be sure it is safe to operate a vehicle after
taking medication.
Bef ore each drive, it is important to inspect your kart and make sure any problems you find
are corrected. A pre-drive inspection is a must, not only for safety, but because having a break
down,or even a flat tire, can be a major inconvenience.
If you r kart h as ove rtur ned or h as been involved in a collision, do not drive it until your kart
has been inspected by your dealer. There may be damage or other problems that you can not
see.
Operating this kart without your seat belt could cause you to be thrown
from the kart, causing serious injury or death.
Operating this kart after consuming alcohol or drugs can seriously affect your
judgment, cause you to react more slowly, affect your balance and perception, and
could result in serious injury or death.
Never consume alcohol or drugs before or while operating this kart.
Improperly malntaining this kart or failing to correct a problem before driving can
cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed.
Always perform a pre-drive inspection before every drive and correct any problems.
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WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
Pre-Drive Inspection
Always carry out the Pre-Drive Inspection detailed on Page 16 before getting in your kart.