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Trax 6.5HP Go-kart
Read this manual carefully. It contains important safety information.
No one under the age of 12 should operate this Go-Kart without adult supervision.
OWNER'S MANUAL
Minimum Age Requirement 12
Weight limit 200lbs.
Always wear a helmet; It could save your Life!
Please obtain, review, and follow provincial / municipal government acts and regulations pertaining to owning and
operating an off-road vehicle.
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REV. A

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  • Page 1 Trax 6.5HP Go-kart Read this manual carefully. It contains important safety information. No one under the age of 12 should operate this Go-Kart without adult supervision. OWNER’S MANUAL Minimum Age Requirement 12 Weight limit 200lbs. REV. A Always wear a helmet; It could save your Life! Please obtain, review, and follow provincial / municipal government acts and regulations pertaining to owning and operating an off-road vehicle.
  • Page 2 90 days from the date of purchase. During the warranty period BAJA INC. will at its option, repair, provide replacement parts or replace your Baja Inc. Trax 6.5HP Go- Kart at no charge. This warranty does not cover normal wear items or damage caused by neglect or misuse of the product.
  • Page 3 WARNING This manual should be considered as a permanent part of the vehicle and should remain with the vehicle when resold or otherwise transferred to a new user or operator. The manual contains important safety information and instructions which should be read carefully before operating the vehicle. WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS NOTICE TO USERS..............TRAX 6.5HP GOKART..............FUEL AND OIL................WARNING LABELS..............THROTTLE AND BRAKE LEVER/KILL SWITCH......ENGINE STARTING..............RIDING YOUR GO-KART............. INSPECTION BEFORE RIDING........... SAFETY GEAR/SEATBELTS............BREAK-IN..................MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE............ENGINE OIL.................. AIR FILTER................... TIRES.................... BRAKE ADJUSTMENT..............CHAIN ADJUSTMENT..............

  • Page 5: Notice To Users

    NOTICE TO USERS Please read this manual and follow all instructions carefully. To emphasize the special information, the symbol and the words WARNING or CAUTION have some special meanings. Pay great attention to the messages. WARNING Indicates a potential hazard that could result in death or injury.
  • Page 6 NOTICE TO USERS This off-road product IS NOT A TOY AND CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO OPERATE. This product handles differently from other vehicles including ATV’s and motorcycles. A collision or rollover can occur quickly, even during routine maneuvers such as turning and riding on hills or over obstacles.
  • Page 7 NOTICE TO USERS IMPORTANT RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION This vehicle is not licensable. IT IS NOT TO BE OPERATED ON ANY PUBLIC ROAD, STREET, HIGHWAY, PARKING LOT, SIDEWALK, OR ALLEY. To do so would be in violation of local law. This vehicle may be operated only on private property and upon areas approved by local law.
  • Page 8 NOTICE TO USERS THE VEHICLE SHOULD NEVER BE STARTED WITHOUT FIRST CHECKING TO SEE THAT THE THROTTLE IS IN IDLE POSITION. Do not start engine without verifying proper function of the throttle. Never attempt to start this vehicle without having the operator seated in the proper position. When starting with the operator in the seat, the operator should have their left foot on the brake.
  • Page 9 NOTICE TO USERS LOOSE CLOTHING, LONG HAIR, OR ARTICLES WORN BY ANY OPERATOR OR PASSENGER MUST BE FULLY CONTAINED OR COVERED TO PREVENT THEM FROM POSSIBLY BEING CAUGHT IN ROTATING PARTS OF THE VEHICLE OR THE SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT WHILE RIDING. FAILURE TO OBEY COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY OF THE OPERATOR OR PASSENGER.
  • Page 10 NOTICE TO USERS When making repairs or adjustments to the vehicle which do not involve adjustments to the engine, the spark plug wire must be disconnected and kept away from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting. When working on or around, or when restarting engine, use extreme caution to avoid contact with the muffler, cylinder head, or any other potentially hot area on or around the engine.
  • Page 11 NOTICE TO USERS This manual, along with the other supplements provided with your vehicle, provide guidelines for the assembly, maintenance, and operation of this vehicle and is not intend- ed as a service manual. Assembly, maintenance, and/or repair of this vehicle should only be performed by persons of sufficient mechanical skill, experience, and judgment (such as outdoor equipment dealers, motorcycle dealer/shops, or small engine dealers) so that no unsafe condition or modification is made.

  • Page 12: Trax 6.5Hp Gokart

    Trax 6.5HP Go Kart Headlights Headrest Brushgaurd Steering wheel Seatbelts Steering height adjust Kill switch Gas tank Air filter Front shock Chain Nerf bar Clutch Rear shock Front tire Rear tire...

  • Page 13: Fuel And Oil

    FUEL AND OIL FUEL Proper fuel is very important for the engine. Ensure that there is no dust, dirt, or water which has mixed in the fuel. Use regular unleaded gasoline ENGINE OIL Your 6.5 HP Go-kart has a four-stroke engine. Please use oil as described in the chart below.

  • Page 14: Warning Labels

    WARNING LABELS Read and follow all of the warning labels on your Go-kart. Make sure you understand all the labels. Keep the labels on the Go-kart. Do not remove them for any reason. If a label comes off or becomes difficult to read, you should get a replacement by contacting Baja Motorsports.
  • Page 15 WARNING LABELS WARNING WARNING LONG -Moving parts can crush and cut. -Keep hands clear. -Do not operate with guard removed HAIR ALL HAIR MUST BE TIED UP AND SECURED AT OR ABOVE SHOULDER LENGTH. ALL LOOSE CLOTHING MUST BE SECURED. ALL NECKLACES AND SCARVES MUST BE SECURED.

  • Page 16: Throttle And Brake Lever/Kill Switch

    THROTTLE AND BRAKE PEDAL, KILL SWITCH Brake pedal Throttle pedal Kill switch Brake pedal Depressing the brake pedal draws the brake calipers against the brake rotor and slows or stops the go-kart. Throttle pedal Depressing the throttle pedal will engage the clutch and move the go-kart forward.

  • Page 17: Engine Starting

    ENGINE STARTING CAUTION Verify oil level prior to starting (see page 10) Starting the engine with low or no oil will damage the engine. WARNING Never start the engine in a closed place as the exhausted gas from the vehicle contains toxic carbon monoxide.

  • Page 18: Riding Your Go-Kart

    RIDING YOUR GO-KART WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE RIDING Before riding, you should read all the following information carefully. If you are properly prepared, you will have a more enjoyable ride. Before riding, you should find a good place to practice the skills. Find a flat, open area with enough space to practice the new skills.

  • Page 19: Inspection Before Riding

    INSPECTION BEFORE RIDING ITEM TO CHECK CONTENT Steering Smoothness; No restriction of movement; No play or looseness Brakes Proper brake lever free play; enough brake force Tires Proper air pressure; Enough tread depth; No cracks, rips, or other damages Fuel Enough fuel for the intended trip;...
  • Page 20 INSPECTION BEFORE RIDING Overloading could be hazardous. Overloading could cause changes in vehicle handling and could lead to an accident. Never exceed the stated load capacity for this Go-kart. Operating this Go-kart with improper modifications could be hazardous. Improper installation of accessories or modifications to this vehicle may cause changes in handling.

  • Page 21: Safety Gear/Seatbelts

    SAFETY GEAR A DOT approved motorcycle helmet is the most important part of you safety gear. A DOT approved motorcycle helmet can help prevent a serious head injury. Choose a helmet that fits snugly. Motorcycle dealers can help in selecting a good quality helmet which fits properly.

  • Page 22: Break-In

    BREAK-IN The first month is the most important in the life of your vehicle. Proper operation during this break-in period will be helpful for assuring maximum life and performance of your new vehicle. The following guidelines explain proper break-in procedures. Maximum Throttle Opening Recommendation During the first 10 hours of operation, you should always use less than ½...
  • Page 23 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE It is very important to inspect and maintain your Go-kart regularly. Follow the guidelines in the chart. The intervals between periodic services in months are shown. At the end of each interval be sure to perform the maintenance listed. Clutch...

  • Page 24: Maintenance Schedule

    If you are not sure how to do the maintenance ask your authorized service or call Baja Motorsports. If you use your Go-kart under severe conditions, it will need maintenance more often than shown in the chart.
  • Page 25 ENGINE OIL To check oil level: 1. Park vehicle on level ground. Oil cap and dipstick 2. Remove dip stick and wipe off with a clean rag. Insert the dipstick in the filler hole. 3. Remove the dipstick and inspect the oil level. 4.

  • Page 26: Engine Oil

    ENGINE OIL New and used oil could be hazardous. Children and pets may be harmed by swallowing new or used oil. Continuous contact with used oil can cause skin cancer in laboratory animals. Brief contact with the used oil may irritate the skin.
  • Page 27 AIR FILTER The air filter element must be kept clean to provide good engine power. If you use your vehicle under normal, low-tension conditions, you should service the air filter at the intervals specified. If you ride in dusty, wet, or muddy conditions, you will need to inspect the air filter element much more frequently.

  • Page 28: Air Filter

    AIR FILTER Operating the engine without the air filter element in place could be hazardous. If the air filter element did not filter dirt, severe engine damage would occur if the dirt entered the running engine. Never run the engine without the air filter element in place. Failing to inspect the air filter element frequently if the vehicle is used in dusty, wet, or muddy conditions could damage your Go-kart.
  • Page 29 TIRES The Go-kart is equipped with low pressure tubeless tires of the size and type listed below: Front Rear Size 4.10x6 15x5.0-6 Operating this Go-kart with improper tires, or even improper tire air pressure could be hazardous. If you use improper tires or improper tire air pressure, you may lose control of the Go-kart. Always use the size and type tires specified.

  • Page 30: Tires

    TIRES Overfilling the air to the tires could be hazardous. If you put too much air into the tire, may burst, and causing severe injury. Check the air pressure from time to time while inflating the tire gradually, until the specified air pressure is obtained.

  • Page 31: Brake Adjustment

    BRAKE ADJUSTMENT Loosen nut # 1 and pull brake cable in/out. When set to desired position, tighten nut #1. IF MORE ADJUSTMENT IS NEEDED PROCEED TO STEP 2 Loosen nut # 2 turn bolt in/out. When set to desired position tighten nut # 2. Nut #2 Nut #1 Bolt...

  • Page 32: Chain Adjustment

    CHAIN ADJUSTMENT Check the chain adjustment after the first two hours of use. Readjust if it has more than 1.25 inches flex. Engine mount plate Bolts Adjusting the Chain To Tighten Chain: 1. Loosen all four bolts under engine mount plate. 2.

  • Page 33: Ignition System Check

    IGNITION SYSTEM CHECK 1. Remove the spark plug and reattach it to the spark plug lead. Spark plug lead Check for spark Spark plug 2. If the ignition system is operating properly, a blue spark should jump across the spark plug gap when pull cord is pulled. If there is no spark, take your machine to your service center.

  • Page 34: Single Seat Set Up

    SINGLE SEAT SET UP The Trax is designed to change from a single seat go-kart to a double seat. Headrest 1. Attach single headrest bracket (“U” shaped), with single seatbelt assembly bracket, to back of headrest. 2. Attach headrest to rear brushgaurds.
  • Page 35 SINGLE SEAT ST UP Seatbelt 4. Attach seatbelt shoulder strap to headrest bracket. 5. Attach seatbelt recoil assbembly to bracket on left side of frame. 6. Attach seatbelt receptical to bracket on right side of frame. 7. Attach seat cover bottom to velcro and slip back seat cover over seat frame.
  • Page 36 SINGLE SEAT SET UP Steering shaft and Steering wheel 9. Attach steering shaft to front bracket. Steering height NOTE: Steering shaft length may need to be adjustment adjusted using 3 holes in steering shaft. 10.Attach steering wheel to center bracket on front bar.

  • Page 37: Two Seat Set Up

    TWO SEAT SET UP Headrest bracket Headrests 1. Attach driver and passenger headrest to headrest bracket. 2. Attach headrests to rear brushgaurds. Seat 3. Attach left and right seat brackets to seat frame NOTE: Be sure that the brackets are placed with the arch down making the seat space bigger.
  • Page 38 TWO SEAT SET UP Seatbelt (continued) 5. Attach driver and passenger seatbelt recoil assbemblies to brackets on each side of frame. 6. Attach both seatbelt recepticals to bracket in center bracket behind seat. NOTE: Be sure to reattach seat cover. Pedals 7.
  • Page 39 TWO SEAT SET UP Steering shaft and Steering wheel 8. Attach steering shaft to left bracket on front of frame. NOTE: Steering shaft length may need to be adjusted using 3 holes in steering shaft. 9. Attach steering wheel to left bracket on front bar.
  • Page 40 TWO SEAT SET UP Passenger footrest 11. Attach passenger footrest to center bracket and right side of frame. Passenger handlebar 12. Attach passenger handlebar to front bar. NOTE: First attach vertically then horizontally.

  • Page 42: Transporting

    TRANSPORTING It is best to transport the Go-kart in the normal position. Fuel valve lever Drain screw Before transporting the Go-kart drain the fuel from the carburetor as follows: 1. Turn fuel off by shutting off fuel valve lever. 2. Drain fuel from carburetor into an empty container by loosening the carburetor drain screw located on bottom of carburetor.

  • Page 43: Cleaning Procedure

    CLEANING PROCEDURE A thorough cleaning of your Go-kart is a necessary part of maintenance. It will help keep your Go-kart looking and performing best. Proper cleaning can also extend the life of your Go-kart. It is important to clean and inspect your Go-kart after every ride, especially if it is used in mud, brush, grass, water, salt water, or very dusty conditions The build-up of mud, brush, grass, etc.

  • Page 44: Washing Your Go-Kart

    WASHING YOUR GO-KART With some care, your Go-kart can be washed in a similar manner to washing an automobile. Note: Avoid spraying or allowing water to flow over the following places: · Ignition switch · Spark plug · Fuel tank cap ·...

  • Page 45: Storage Procedure

    STORAGE PROCEDURE If you do not use your Go-kart for a long time, it will need special service requiring appropriate materials, equipment and skill. For this reason, we recommend that you trust this maintenance work to your authorized service center. If you wish to service the machine for storage yourself, follow the general guidelines below: VEHICLE Place the vehicle on level ground and wash the entire vehicle.

  • Page 46: Serial Number Location

    You need to know the frame and engine serial numbers to get title documents for your Go-kart. You also need these numbers to help your authorized service center or Baja Motorsports order parts. The Frame number is stamped on the frame on the passenger side front end. The engine number is located on the front of the engine housing, facing the seat.

  • Page 47: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS DIMENSIONS AND DRY MASS Overall length ................1880mm (74 inches) Overall width ................1118mm (44 inches) Overall height ................1391mm (54.75 inches) Ground clearance ..............127mm (5 inches) Dry weight ................. 88.45kg (195 pounds) ENGINE Type .................... Four stroke Displacement................169cc Horsepower.................6.5 HP Starting..................Recoil...
  • Page 48 BAJA INC. – EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The emission control system warranty period for this vehicle begins on the date the vehicle is delivered to the first purchaser other than an authorized dealer, or the date it is first used as a demonstrator, lease, or company vehicle, whichever comes first and continues for 60 months after that date, or 5,000km, whichever comes first, provided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your vehicle.
  • Page 49 Use of replacement parts or accessories not conforming to the original specifications which adversely affect perfor- mance • Physical damage, corrosion, or defects caused by fire, explosions or similar causes beyond the control of the Distribu- tor. • Failures not caused by a defect in material or workmanship. Use of the vehicle in any type of competitive racing or related events immediately and completely voids this and all other war- ranties.
  • Page 50 Baja INC. P.O. Box 61150 Phoenix, AZ. 85082 Tel: 602-443-9180 Toll Free: 888-863-2252...

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