Starting Off - Coleman Powersports KT196-C Owner's Manual

OPERATING THE GO KART

STARTING OFF

1. Start and warm up the engine
according to the instructions in this
manual.
2. Deactivate the parking brake.
3. Sit down in the go-kart and
fasten seat belt. If riding with a
passenger, make sure passenger
has seat belt fastened also. If there
is no passenger, make sure
passenger seat belt is buckled and
secured. A loose passenger seat
belt could get tangled in moving
parts.
4. Apply throttle gradually to start
off. Practice driving the go-kart
slowly on a flat dirt surface with no
passengers. make sure that there
is plenty of room for turning.
WARNING
!
Removing hands from the Steer-
ing wheel and/or feet from the
floorboard while
operating the Go-Kart could be
hazardous.
Removing both or one hand
from the Steering wheel and/or
feet from the floorboard could
result in loss of control of the
Go-Kart resulting in severe
injury or death.
Always Operate with both hands
on the steering wheel and both
feet on the floorboard while
operating the Go-Kart.
WARNING
!
Operating this Go-Kart at exces-
sive speeds could be hazard-
ous.
Driving at excessive speeds in-
creases your chances of losing
control of the Go-Kart, which
could result in severe injury or
death.
Always go at a speed that is
proper for the terrain, visibility,
operating conditions, operator
skill, and operator experience.
Always know the terrain before
operating.
WARNING
!
Applying the gas pedal to full
throttle when starting off could
be hazardous.
The Go-Kart could lurch forward
causing the front wheels to
leave the ground causing loss
of control.
Always open the throttle
gradually when starting off from
a stopped position.
WARNING
!
Braking while turning could be
hazardous.
Braking while turning could
cause the Go-Kart to slide out of
control or flip over which could
result in severe injury or death.
Before making a turn, slow
down and release the brake.
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