American Sportworks 3171 Owner's Manual
American Sportworks 3171 Owner's Manual

American Sportworks 3171 Owner's Manual

136cc fun kart

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Book 2 of 2
MODEL 3171 / AGES 13+ / 24 MPH MAX SPEED
3171 136cc FUN KART
OWNER'S MANUAL
15023R1 Rev. A
pub. 05/19/2015
THIS VEHICLE IS FOR OFF-ROAD USE ONLY. THIS VEHICLE IS NOT DESIGNED FOR USE ON RENTAL TRACKS OR RACING
BEFORE OPERATING THIS VEHICLE, THE OWNER AND EACH OPERATOR MUST UNDERSTAND THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT DESIGNED OR MANUFACTURED TO MEET SPECIFICATIONS FOR USE ON PUBLIC ROADS,
STREETS, HIGHWAYS AND THOROUGHFARES. THE OWNER AND EACH OPERATOR MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER ASSEMBLY AND SAFE OPERATION, AS WELL AS THE
INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING THE ENGINE AND ALL OTHER PORTIONS OF THE VEHICLE. CHILDREN MUST BE 13+ YEARS OF AGE FOR THIS VEHICLE AND SUPERVISED BY AN ADULT AT ALL TIMES WHEN USING
THIS FUN KART. SPEED REDUCTION KITS ARE AVAILABLE FOR ALL VEHICLES. THIS VEHICLE IS NOT A TOY.

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  • Page 1 Book 2 of 2 MODEL 3171 / AGES 13+ / 24 MPH MAX SPEED 3171 136cc FUN KART OWNER’S MANUAL 15023R1 Rev. A pub. 05/19/2015 THIS VEHICLE IS FOR OFF-ROAD USE ONLY. THIS VEHICLE IS NOT DESIGNED FOR USE ON RENTAL TRACKS OR RACING BEFORE OPERATING THIS VEHICLE, THE OWNER AND EACH OPERATOR MUST UNDERSTAND THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT DESIGNED OR MANUFACTURED TO MEET SPECIFICATIONS FOR USE ON PUBLIC ROADS, STREETS, HIGHWAYS AND THOROUGHFARES.
  • Page 2: Limited Warranty

    Fun Karts Limited Warranty: American SportWorks (hereinafter referred to as “ASW”) hereby warrants to the original purchaser that the frame, component parts and engine of your new ASW Fun Kart will be free from defects in material and workmanship. Your period of warranty is thirty (30) days from date of purchase (except as noted below).
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    L 6 K 3171 BLACK WIDOW MODEL: 17 DIGIT VIN: letter / digit / letter letter letter digits digit letter letter letter digits 3171 OWNERS MANUAL 15023R1 rev. A pub. 05/19/2015...
  • Page 4: Forward

    . Children must be 13 years of supplied with your vehicle, please contact age or older and supervised by an adult at all times when using the American SportWorks at 800-643-7332 or visit vehicle . This vehicle is not a toy . our website at www.amsportworks.com. Be sure to follow the recommended maintenance schedule and service your machine accordingly . Preventative maintenance is...
  • Page 5: Kart Operation

    “RUN/ON” position for the engine to start. The engine will warm up within 5 minutes, allowing the engine to operate at the normal RPM . The choke may be closed at this time . On a warm day, this period of time may be reduced to less than 1 minute . F. Engine Stop Switch Throttle pedal This vehicle is equipped with 2 Engine Stop Switches for added safety . One is located on the steering column figure 2 .2 (see figure 2 .2) and the other is located on the engine (see figure 2 .4) . Before driving this vehicle, test the Engine Stop Switches to ensure that they are operating properly . With the engine running, switch the Engine Stop Switch to the STOP/OFF position to shut down the engine . The stop position may be identified on the switch by the word “STOP”, the word “OFF” or the symbol “ “ 3171 OWNERS MANUAL 15023R1 rev. A pub. 05/19/2015...
  • Page 6: Seat Adjustment

    Use regular unleaded 87 octane gasoline with up to a 10% ethanol blend. This engine supplied with this Fun-Kart is NOT designed for Flex Fuel operation. 15023R1 rev. A 3171 OWNERS MANUAL pub. 05/19/2015...
  • Page 7: Kart Features And Locations

    Engine stop switch Air Filter Belt Guard Park Brake Latch figure 2 .4 REPLACEMENT PARTS AND SERVICE Most replacement parts are typically available from your dealer . Because of immediate availability and convenience, it is recommended that replacement parts be ordered from an authorized dealer . Take this manual and all supplements to the dealer when ordering parts in person . If replacement parts are not available from a dealer, they may be ordered directly from American Sportworks by contacting ASW at 1-800-643-7332 or online at www . amsportworks .com . Orders may be subject to a minimum fee . A listing of authorized service center locations in your area is also available from our Customer Service department . Record the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) in the spaces provided at the front of this manual . The VIN can be found on the crossbar, behind the seat . 3171 OWNERS MANUAL 15023R1 rev. A pub. 05/19/2015...
  • Page 8: Engine Service

    . Using a ½” socket or box wrench, remove the drive (front) pulley mounting bolt and pull the pulley off the crank shaft . If the existing belt is still in tact, remove existing belt . If not, look for anything that may have caused the belt to fail prematurely . Inspect and clean pulley with dry cloth or compressed air . Install new belt with the tapered edge away from the engine . Place belt around the driven (rear) pulley and stretch over the crank shaft and onto the spanner . Replace the drive pulley and mounting bolt . Tighten bolt to 30 ftlb . F. Storage Instructions If you plan to store (and not operate) your kart for a period in excess of 30 days, or at the end of each driving season, the unit should be set up for storage as follows: 1) Drain fuel tank and carburetor by allowing the engine to run completely out of fuel . 2) Lubricate the engine cylinder by using an engine fogging oil, following the instructions provided with the product . 3) Do NOT save or store gasoline over the winter . Using old gasoline, which will deteriorate from storage, will make the engine difficult to start and affect the performance of the engine . 4) To protect the paint, plastics and upholstery, it is a good idea to keep the unit covered when not in use . 15023R1 rev. A 3171 OWNERS MANUAL pub. 05/19/2015...
  • Page 9: Wheel Replacement

    Tie Rod Right Rotate Left Rotate fig . 3 .3 Toe Adjustment Diagram (Model 5210 kart shown) CAUTION Prevailing torque type locknuts must be replaced with new after the old locknuts are removed. 3171 OWNERS MANUAL 15023R1 rev. A pub. 05/19/2015...
  • Page 10: Optional Speed Reduction Kit

    The Safety Flag is added to this kart for off-road visibility ONLY. It is provided, and required, for increased visibility, especially on hilly terrain and is required by law in many States. F. Safety Flag Installation (see figure 3.6) 1) Insert the safety flag (13) into the head of the hollow nut (10) . 2) Insert the bolt (5) through the bracket on the frame . 3) Place nut (6) on bolt (5) and tighten . 4) Insert flag (13) into bolt (5) and tighten nut (10) . fig. 3.6 15023R1 rev. A 3171 OWNERS MANUAL pub. 05/19/2015...
  • Page 11: Specifications / Electrical Schematic

    Seat to pedals 33” - 37” Type: Rack and pinion Wheelbase 50” Vehicle - overall 71”L x 47”W x 49”H 3171 ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC ENGINE STOP SWITCH (MOUNTED ON ENGINE) ENGINE STOP SWITCH (MOUNTED ON STEERING COLUMN) ENGINE WIRE COLOR TABLE Black...
  • Page 12 7625 DiSalle Boulevard Fort Wayne IN 46825 62194 Commercial Street Roseland, LA 70456 Toll Free 800-643-7332 Fax 800-399-1399 www .amsportworks .com...

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