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OPERATING THE GO KART
SKIDDING OR SLIDING
In certain situations you may
experience skidding or sliding even
though the brakes are not applied.
Follow the operating techniques
listed below to regain control.
Front wheel begins to slide or skid:
To regain traction, let off the
throttle, do not apply thebrakes.
Rear wheels begin to slide or skid:
To regain traction, let off the
throttle and brakes until control of
the Go Kart is achieved, steer inthe
direction of the skid.
WARNING
!
Skidding or sliding of the Go
Kart could be hazardous.
Skidding or sliding could
result in the Go Kart sliding into
an object or overturning
suddenly by regaining traction
resulting in severe injury or
death.
Avoid skidding or sliding. Drive
to stay in control.
WARNING
!
Applying the parking brake
while operating the Go Kart
could be hazardous.
Applying the parking brake
while operating can cause the
wheels to lock up and the Go
Kart to slide out of control.
The Go Kart could turn over or
slide into an object. This could
re- sult in severe injury or
death.
Apply the parking brake only
after the Go Kart has come to a
complete stop.
WARNING
!
Applying the brakes hard on
slippery surfaces could be
hazardous.
Applying the brakes too hard on
a slippery surface can cause the
wheels to lock up and the Go
Kart to slide out of control.
The Go Kart could turn over or
slide into an object. This could
result in severe injury or death.
Gently apply the brakes when
on a slippery surface.
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