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- Page 1 REDCAT KMX-50 MANUAL...
- Page 2 4. The Redcat 50 has a self-starter, so a child can start it himself. 5. One brake stops this little quad —no confusion for the little ones! 6. A governor on the handlebar can be set to allow the Redcat 50 to travel only very slowly for beginners.
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Page 3: Safety Information
As the child’s capability increases, the quad’s speed can gradually be increased but always only to a safe level. The Redcat 50 is unique in that its gearbox can be locked into first gear for beginners, thereby driving like an automatic vehicle. - Page 4 • Failure to follow the warnings in this manual can result in serious injury or death. • WARNING —Safety First —Important Notice. Remember: you are responsible for your own safety and the safety of those in your care. Redcat Motors or Lowprice.com cannot be held liable for accidents, no matter what the cause. You are responsible for checking your vehicle thoroughly for faults and for riding safely.
- Page 5 5. Check local riding laws and regulations before operating this machine. 6. Check local environmental laws and respect them. Redcat urges you to keep the environment clean, safe and beautiful for all to enjoy, including yourself.
- Page 6 34. Check that the ATV throttle, accelerator and cables are free and working. A jammed throttle can cause an expensive and injurious accident. 35. REDCAT cannot be held responsible for your lack of knowledge. If you don’t know, ask your dealer. You ride at your own risk.
- Page 7 Before you begin to use this guide, however, be sure you have reviewed the vehicle features and riding techniques described in the earlier parts of the manual. REDCAT strongly urges that you use this guide to teach each student whom you let ride the ATV. Be sure to take breaks as the student becomes tired or his/her attention starts to wander.
- Page 8 3. As you push the ATV, instruct your student to steer straight ahead and perform operations such as stopping the vehicle and turning OFF the engine switch while moving. Watch your student closely to make sure she/he is operating the controls correctly and without looking at them.
- Page 9 STEP 6: PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER When your student has mastered the basic riding maneuvers in the previously listed steps, she/he should practice them all together. Instruct the student to perform various maneuvers such as turning right, turning left, stopping, etc. Vary the order of these maneuvers so the student will not anticipate what s/he will be asked to do next.
- Page 10 Engine Starting and Adjustments Now you are ready to turn the fuel and choke on and try starting the engine. Once the engine is running it should be warmed up for five to ten minutes, then the carburetor can be adjusted if needed. The ATV is set up at the factory at sea level so if your at a higher altitude then there are a few things you can do to help lean out the mixture to help keep it running at peak performance.
- Page 11 Once the fuel tank is installed check for any fuel leaks, and then once there is not any fuel leaks start the ATV and warm the engine for five to ten minutes. You will still need to adjust the fuel screw and the idle screw for maxium performance as per the instructions earlier in this section.
- Page 12 Brake Adjustment The brakes are the next thing that should be checked and adjusted before letting a child ride the ATV; and an adult should check the brakes before each use. Start by pushing the unit and depressing the brake peddle and make sure that the brakes will stop the ATV with little effort, if not turn the adjusting nut clockwise (see picture below) to put more stopping power but, roll the ATV to make sure the brake is not dragging or lift the rear of the ATV and roll the rear tires.
- Page 13 Chain Adjustment After the ATV has been used the chain will stretch as the ATV gets broken in and the chain will need to be adjusted from time to time. There are two studs that will take up the slack by rotating the axle housing.
- Page 14 If the fit is not snug, loosen the adjusting nut and rotate the stud to the desired gap and while holding the stud tighten the lock nut (see picture on next below). Then recheck the gap and make sure the gap is still the same; then replace the cover. Next remove the cover for the exhaust valve and check to see if the rocker arm is loose if not bar the engine over and check for a 0.006 gap.
- Page 15 LEFT HANDLEBAR RIGHT HANDLEBAR 1. Headlight switch 4. Throttle lever 2. Engine cutout switch 3. Starter switch REAR ENGINE CUTOUT SPEED GOVERNOR Can be activated by an adult walking Tighten the screw pictured behind the quad and giving a quick tug above to restrict the speed to the cord attached to the cutout on the ATV.
- Page 16 Foot brake Fuel Valve Foot break is on the right side of Fuel Valve has 3 positions. The ATV if you are sitting on it. 1. OFF 2. RUN 3. RESERVE Always turn to OFF when ATV is not in use Choke Lever (IMPORTANT) Adding OIL The choke is located on the left side of the...
- Page 17 Battery Installing the Battery: We highly recommend that you put on protective eyewear, gloves and a long sleeved shirt, during this part of the installation process 1. Remove the battery and the clear white fluid filled container from the box that is attached to the crate.
- Page 18 battery. 9. Inside the battery box, there is a small bag of nuts and square bolts. Place the 2 red wires found behind the seat onto the positive (+) side of the battery. Place the screw through the holes on the 2 red wires and place the squire nut under the positive connection and screw together tightly.
- Page 19 Maintenance of your REDCAT 50 ATV Gasoline The Redcat 50 ATV takes unleaded gasoline. The same gasoline that you put in you car is used on the REDCAT 50. Your new ATV already has oil but we recommend that you drain the oil prior to your first use and add the following types and quantity.
- Page 20 Hints for new riders: The REDCAT 50 has a unique transmission. Since the ATV can start in any gear it is recommended that you start the ATV in second or third gear with the speed limiter set to the slowest speed. Have you child ride the ATV and DO NOT have them use the foot gear shifter.
- Page 21 Storing your ATV If the ATV is going to be stored for more than 60 days then there are some preventive things to guard against deterioration. After a good cleaning; the fuel tank, lines and carburetor float bowl need to be drained of all fuel. Remove the spark plug, pour about one teaspoon of SAE 10w30 motor oil in the spark plug hole and reinstall the spark plug.
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