Safety Warnings • Before use, please read the user manual and safety warnings carefully, and make sure you understand and accept all the safety instructions. The user will be responsible for any loss or damage caused by improper use. • Failure to use correct charger can result in fire and explosion, resulting in property damage, injury, and death. •...
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• Warning—risk of fire—no user serviceable parts. MODIFICATIONS Do not attempt to disassemble, modify, repair, or replace the unit or any components of the unit without instruction from the Jetson Care Team. This will void any warranty, and can lead to malfunctions which may cause injury.
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1. About Your Product What's in the Box A. FRAME B. FRONT FORK C. FRONT GUARD D. FRONT GUARD ATTACHMENT RING E. STEERING ROD F. STEERING WHEEL G. REAR AXLE H. REAR WHEEL (X2) I. REAR HUBCAB (X2) J. FRONT WHEEL (X2) K.
TOOLS AND HARDWARE INCLUDED FOR ASSEMBLY: S1. M4 X 12MM SCREW (X2) S2. M4 X 16MM SCREW (X5) NOTE: ADDITIONAL HARDWARE FOR ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN PRE-INSTALLED ON SOME GO-KART (X2) (X5) PIECES. REFER TO ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR DETAILS. SOCKET WRENCH (X2) PHILLIPS-HEAD SCREWDRIVER...
Product Specs · SPEED: UP TO 14 MPH (FOR RIDER WEIGHT UP TO 120 LB) | UP TO 7 MPH (FOR RIDER WEIGHT 120 - 150 LB)* · RUN TIME: UP TO 60 MINS* · BATTERY: 24V, 7.0AH LITHIUM-ION · PRODUCT WEIGHT: 56.2 LB ·...
2. Getting Started Starting Notes · KICK OFF YOUR ADVENTURE RIGHT: PRIOR TO USE OF THIS PRODUCT, CAREFULLY READ THE ENTIRE USER MANUAL, INCLUDING SAFETY WARNINGS. MAKE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND, ACCEPT, AND ADHERE TO ALL: • MANUFACTURER’S RECOMMENDATIONS. • SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS. •...
Adjusting the Frame Length (necessary prior to assembly) IMPORTANT: FOR ASSEMBLY, THE FRAME MUST BE OPENED UP TO THE LONGEST SETTING. ONCE ASSEMBLED, THE FRAME LENGTH CAN BE ADJUSTED TO SUIT THE SIZE AND COMFORT OF THE RIDER. 1. LOOSEN AND REMOVE BOTH KNOBS FROM THE FRAME (A) BY TWISTING THEM OUT COUNTERCLOCKWISE. FRAME (A) KNOB...
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2. PULL THE FRONT FRAME FROM THE REAR FRAME UNTIL KNOB HOLES ARE ALIGNED WITH THE LAST OF FOUR HOLES IN BOTH FRAME CONNECTOR BARS. 3. FROM THE TOP, INSERT 1 KNOB INTO EACH SET OF ALIGNED HOLES BY TWISTING IT IN CLOCKWISE. CONTINUE TURNING BOTH KNOBS UNTIL THE TIPS EMERGE ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE CONNECTOR BAR AND THE KNOBS ARE TIGHT.
PHILLIPS-HEAD SCREWDRIVER BOLT STEERING BRACKET Assembling the Front Axle YOU WILL NEED THE PHILLIPS-HEAD SCREWDRIVER. 1. HOLD THE PRE-INSTALLED NUT(SIZE M6) ON THE STEERING BRACKET STEADY. LOOSEN AND REMOVE THE PRE-INSTALLED BOLT(SIZE M6 X 13MM) BY TWISTING IT OUT COUNTERCLOCKWISE WITH THE PHILLPS-HEAD SCREWDRIVER. SET THE BOLT AND NUT ASIDE.
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PHILLIPS-HEAD SCREWDRIVER BOLT STEERING BRACKET FRONT AXLE CONNECTOR STEERING BRACKET FRONT AXLE CONNECTOR 2. ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE GO KART, ADJUST THE STEERING BRACKET AND FRONT AXLE CONNECTOR UNTIL THE TIP OF THE STEERING BRACKET IS UNDER THE TIP OF THE FRONT AXLE CONNECTOR, AND THE HOLES IN THE TWO PIECES ARE ALIGNED. 3.
Installing the Front Fork YOU WILL NEED THE PHILLIPS-HEAD SCREWDRIVER. 1. HOLD THE PRE-INSTALLED NUT(SIZE M5) ON THE FRONT FORK SUPPORT STEM STEADY. LOOSEN AND REMOVE THE PRE-INSTALLED BOLT(SIZE M5 X 30MM) BY TWISTING IT OUT COUNTERCLOCKWISE WITH THE PHILLPS-HEAD SCREWDRIVER. SET THE BOLT AND NUT ASIDE.
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3. FROM THE HOLE ON THE LEFT SIDE, INSERT THE BOLT THROUGH BACK LEG OF THE FRONT FORK BY TWISTING IT IN CLOCKWISE UNTIL THE TIP OF THE BOLT EMERGES THROUGH THE RIGHT SIDE. 4. TWIST NUT CLOCKWISE ONTO THE TIP OF THE BOLT. HOLD THE NUT STEADY WHILE YOU TIGHTEN THE BOLT INTO IT BY TURNING THE BOLT CLOCKWISE WITH THE PHILLIPS-HEAD SCREWDRIVER.
Installing the Front Guard YOU WILL NEED THE PHILLIPS-HEAD SCREWDRIVER AND 3 MEDIUM SCREWS (S2). 1. HOLD THE FRONT GUARD (C) ABOVE THE FRONT OF THE FRAME (A). 2. MAKE THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION BY CLICKING THE INSERTION COUPLER ON THE WIRES AT THE BASE OF THE FRONT GUARD INTO THE RECEIVING COUPLER ON THE WIRES AT THE FRONT OF THE FRAME.
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FRONT GUARD (C) WIRE CAVITY TAB SLOT FRAME (A) 3. ALIGN THE 3 TABS AT THE BASE OF THE FRONT GUARD (C) WITH THE 3 TAB SLOTS AT THE FRONT OF THE FRAME (A). 4. WHILE TUCKING THE COUPLERS AND WIRES INTO THE WIRE CAVITY OF THE FRAME, CLICK THE TABS OF THE FRONT GUARD INTO THE TAB HOLES IN THE FRAME.
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5. CHECK THAT THE TOP OF THE FRONT FORK (B) IS ALIGNED WITH THE HOLE IN THE TOP OF THE FRONT GUARD (C). 6. POSITION THE FRONT GUARD ATTACHMENT RING (D) AROUND THE FRONT FORK SUCH THAT THE 2 SCREW HOLES IN THE RING ARE ALIGNED WITH THE 2 SCREW HOLES ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE FRONT GUARD.
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8. CHECK THAT THE FRONT GUARD (C) IS SECURE.
Assembling the Steering System YOU WILL NEED THE PHILLIPS-HEAD SCREWDRIVER. 1. HOLD THE PRE-INSTALLED NUT(SIZE M5) ON THE STEERING WHEEL STEM STEADY. LOOSEN AND REMOVE STEERING WHEEL (F) THE PRE-INSTALLED BOLT(SIZE M5 X 55MM) BY TWISTING IT OUT COUNTERCLOCKWISE WITH THE PHILLPS-HEAD SCREWDRIVER.
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2. TURN THE FRAME (A) ONTO ONE SIDE. 3. INSERT THE STRAIGHT END OF THE STEERING ROD (E) THROUGH THE STEERING ROD COLUMN ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE FRAME, GUIDING THE HOOK INTO THE HOLE OF THE TURNING CONNECTOR. IMPORTANT: HOLD THE STEERING ROD IN POSITION WHILE MANEUVERING THE FRAME AND CONDUCTING THE REST OF THE STEERING SYSTEM ASSEMBLY STEPS TO ENSURE THAT THE HOOK REMAINS IN THE HOLE OF THE...
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4. ENSURE THAT THE TIP OF THE STEERING ROD EMERGES THROUGH THE TOP OF THE FRONT AXLE ON THE TOP SIDE OF THE FRAME. CAREFULLY FLIP THE FRAME RIGHT SIDE UP WITHOUT DISTURBING THE STEERING ROD POSITION. 5. HOLD THE STEERING ROD (E) IN PLACE WHILE YOU CONNECT THE WIRES IN THE STEERING WHEEL (F) TO THE WIRES IN THE FRONT GUARD (C).
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6. TUCK THE WIRES INTO THE CAVITY OF THE STEERING WHEEL (F) STEM, AND SLIDE THE STEM ONTO THE STEERING ROD (E). STEERING WHEEL (F) STEERING WHEEL CAVITY *(INTERIOR; NOT SHOWN) STEERING WHEEL STEM STEERING ROD (E)
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IMPORTANT: ENSURE THAT NO WIRING IS VISIBLE AND EXPOSED OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT GUARD AND STEERING WHEEL STEM. 7. POSITION THE STEERING WHEEL SUCH THAT THE HOLES IN THE SIDES OF THE STEERING WHEEL STEM ARE ALIGNED WITH THE HOLES OF THE STEERING ROD. 8.
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10. CHECK THAT THE STEERING WHEEL IS SECURE.
Attaching the Rear Wheels YOU WILL NEED BOTH SOCKET WRENCHES. 1. LOOSEN AND REMOVE THE 2 PRE-INSTALLED AXLE NUTS(SIZE M8) FROM THE REAR AXLE (G) BY TWISTING EACH OFF COUNTERCLOCKWISE WITH A SOCKET WRENCH. SLIDE THE 2 PRE-INSTALLED MEDIUM WASHERS (M8 X 22 MM X 1.3 MM) OFF OF THE REAR AXLE.
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2. POSITION THE FRAME (A) RIGHT SIDE UP. 3. FROM ONE SIDE OF THE FRAME, SLIDE THE REAR AXLE (G) THROUGH THE REAR AXLE CHANNEL UNTIL THE TIP EMERGES ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE FRAME. REAR AXLE CHANNEL REAR AXLE (G) FRAME (A)
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4. LEADING WITH THE SIDE OF THE WHEEL THAT HAS THE GEAR FOR THE GEAR BOX, SLIDE 1 REAR WHEEL (H) ONTO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE REAR AXLE (G) UNTIL THE WHEEL FITS SNUGLY INTO THE GEAR BOX. 5. SLIP 1 WASHER ONTO THE AXLE. 6.
8. USE 1 SOCKET WRENCH TO HOLD AN AXLE NUT STEADY WHILE YOU TIGHTEN THE AXLE NUT ON THE OTHER REAR WHEEL BY TURNING IT CLOCKWISE WITH THE 2ND SOCKET WRENCH. 9. USE THE SAME METHOD TO TIGHTEN THE OTHER AXLE NUT. IMPORTANT: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE NUTS.
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10. CHECK THAT THE REAR WHEELS (H) ARE SECURE AND ROTATE FREELY. 11. LEADING WITH 4 TABS ON THE HUBCAP, CLICK 1 REAR HUBCAP (I) ONTO EACH REAR WHEEL BY INSERTING THE TABS INTO THE TAB SLOTS ON THE WHEEL. (LEFT AND RIGHT) REAR WHEEL (H) REAR HUBCAP (I) TAB SLOT...
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12. CHECK THAT THE REAR HUBCAPS (I) ARE SECURE ON THE REAR WHEELS (H).
Attaching the Front Wheels YOU WILL NEED 1 SOCKET WRENCH. 1. LOOSEN AND REMOVE THE PRE-INSTALLED AXLE NUT(SIZE M8) FROM ONE SIDE OF THE FRONT AXLE BY TWISTING IT OFF COUNTERCLOCKWISE WITH A SOCKET WRENCH. SLIDE THE PRE-INSTALLED MEDIUM (M8 X22 MM X 1.3 MM) AND LARGE (M8 X 24 MM X 1.3 MM) WASHERS OFF OF THE FRONT AXLE.
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FRONT WHEEL (J) AXLE NUT SOCKET WRENCH FRONT AXLE LARGE WASHER FRAME MEDIUM WASHER TAB SLOT 2. SLIDE THE LARGE WASHER ONTO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE FRONT AXLE. 3. WITH THE SIDE OF WHEEL THAT HAS THE TAB SLOTS FACING AWAY FROM THE FRAME, SLIDE 1 FRONT WHEEL (J) ONTO THE AXLE.
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TAB SLOT (X4) FRONT WHEEL (J) FRONT HUBCAP (K) 8. CHECK THAT THE FRONT WHEELS (J) ARE SECURE AND ROTATE FREELY. 9. LEADING WITH THE 4 TABS ON THE HUBCAP, CLICK 1 FRONT HUBCAP (K) ONTO EACH FRONT WHEEL BY INSERTING THE TABS INTO THE TAB SLOTS ON THE WHEEL.
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10. CHECK THAT THE FRONT HUBCAPS (K) ARE SECURE ON THE FRONT WHEELS (J).
Installing the Seat YOU WILL NEED THE PHILLIPS-HEAD SCREWDRIVER AND 2 MEDIUM SCREWS (S2). 1. POSITION THE SEAT (L) ABOVE THE FRAME (A) SUCH THAT: • THE SEATBELT STRAPS ARE ON TOP OF THE SITTING AREA. • THE SEAT BACK IS VERTICAL. •...
3. INSERT ONE MEDIUM SCREW (S2) INTO EACH SET OF ALIGNED HOLES BY TWISTING IT IN CLOCKWISE. (2 TOTAL) 4. FULLY TIGHTEN EACH SCREW BY TURNING IT CLOCKWISE WITH THE PHILLIPS-HEAD SCREWDRIVER. 5. CHECK THAT THE SEAT (L) IS SECURE IN THE FRAME (A). PHILLIPS-HEAD SCREWDRIVER MEDIUM SCREW (S2)
Connecting the Battery 2.10 1. FROM THE 2 SETS OF WIRES IN THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT, MAKE THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION BY CLICKING THE INSERTION COUPLER INTO THE RECEIVING COUPLER. IMPORTANT: HANDLE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS WITH CAUTION. BATTERY COMPARTMENT COUPLERS...
Assembling & Attaching the Spolier and Battery Compartment Cover 2.11 YOU WILL NEED THE PHILLIPS-HEAD SCREWDRIVER AND 2 SMALL SCREWS (S1). 1. PLACE THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER (M) UPRIGHT ON A LEVEL SURFACE. 2. INSERT THE LEGS OF THE SPOILER (N) INTO THE GROOVES ON THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER SO THAT THE SCREW HOLE AT THE BASE OF EACH LEG IS ALIGNED WITH THE SCREW HOLE IN EACH GROOVE.
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SPOILER (N) BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER (M) BATTERY COMPARTMENT 6. POSITION THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER (M) WITH SPOILER (N) ABOVE THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT, WITH THE SPOILER EXTENDING UP AND OVER THE REAR OF THE GO KART.
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7. INSERT THE 2 TABS AT THE FRONT OF THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER (M)INTO THE 2 SLOTS ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE SEAT BACK. 8. ATTACH THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER TO THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT BY CLICKING THE 3 TABS ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER INTO THE 3 TAB SLOTS IN THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT.
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9. CHECK THAT THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER (M) WITH SPOILER (N) IS SECURE ON THE FRAME (A). IMPORTANT: NEVER USE THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT FOR STORAGE OR CARRYING OF CARGO.
Charging the Battery 2.12 1. PULL OPEN THE COVER ON THE CHARGING PORT. 2. PLUG THE CHARGER INTO THE WALL, AND THEN PLUG THE CHARGER CORD INTO THE CHARGING PORT. 3. WHEN THE INDICATOR LIGHT ON THE CHARGER TURNS FROM RED TO GREEN, YOUR BATTERY HAS REACHED FULL CHARGE. REMOVE THE CHARGER FROM THE CHARGING PORT AND UNPLUG THE CABLE FROM THE WALL OUTLET.
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IMPORTANT CHARGING NOTES: · ONLY USE THE INCLUDED CHARGER OR ONE OBTAINED DIRECTLY THROUGH JETSON LABELED WITH: HK024-240100AXU OR THE PART SKU PJVOLTX-CH. FAILURE TO USE CORRECT CHARGER CAN RESULT IN FIRE AND EXPLOSION. · ALWAYS KEEP THE CHARGING PORT CLOSED WHEN NOT ACTIVELY CHARGING THE BATTERY.
3. Making Moves Fastening the Seat Belt IMPORTANT: ALWAYS FASTEN THE SEAT BELT PRIOR TO EVERY RIDE. 1. POSITION BOTH STRAPS OF THE SEAT BELT OVER THE LAP OF THE RIDER. 2. CLICK THE INSERTION CLIP INTO THE RECEIVING CLIP. 3.
Riding TO ACCELERATE AND MAINTAIN SPEED: PUSH DOWN ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WITH YOUR RIGHT FOOT. TO SLOW DOWN OR STOP: RELEASE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. PUSH DOWN ON THE BRAKE PEDAL WITH YOUR LEFT FOOT. TO TURN: ROTATE THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT. STEERING WHEEL BRAKE PEDAL ACCELERATOR PEDEL...
Changing Riding Modes TOGGLE THE RIDING MODE SWITCH TO "DRIFT" OR "SPORT" TO SET THE DESIRED RIDING MODE. SPORT: STANDARD DRIVING WITH ALL FOUR WHEELS GRIPPING THE GROUND ON TURNS. DRIFT: TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL ALLOWS FOR "DRIFTING"—CONTROLLED SIDEWAYS SKIDDING OF THE REAR WHEELS. RIDING MODE SWITCH SPORT DRIFT...
Changing the Speed TOGGLE THE SPEED SWITCH TO "LOW" OR "HIGH" TO SET YOUR DESIRED MAXIMUM SPEED. SPEED MODE SWITCH LOW: UP TO HIGH: UP TO 14 MPH IMPORTANT: THE MAXIMUM ACHIEVABLE SPEED CAN BE AFFECTED BY RIDING CONDITIONS. SEE SECTION 3.9 FOR TIPS ON MAXIMIZING PERFORMANCE.
Using Lights & Sounds LIGHTS TO TURN ON THE LIGHTS: TOGGLE THE LIGHTING SWITCH TO "ON." TO TURN OFF THE LIGHTS: TOGGLE THE LIGHTING SWITCH TO "OFF." SOUNDS PRESS A HORN BUTTON TO SOUND THE HORN. LIGHTING SWITCH HORN BUTTON...
Checking Battery Charge Level THE BATTERY CHARGE INDICATOR SCREEN WILL DISPLAY THE REMAINING PERCENTAGE OF AVAILABLE BATTERY CHARGE. IMPORTANT: AS AN ALERT THAT BATTERY CHARGE HAS DROPPED TO 20% OR LESS, YOU WILL HEAR A "LOW POWER" ANNOUNCEMENT. STOP RIDING AND RECHARGE YOUR GO KART'S BATTERY (SECTION 2.12). NUMBER OF LIGHTS ILLUMINATED CHARGE PERCENTAGE...
Maximizing Speed & Run Time IN IDEAL CONDITIONS, THE MAXIMUM SPEED THAT CAN BE ACHIEVED IS 14 MILES PER HOUR (MPH) AND THE MAXIMUM RUN TIME PER BATTERY CHARGE IS 60 MINUTES. THE HARDER THE MOTOR NEEDS TO WORK, THE FASTER YOUR BATTERY WILL DRAIN AND THE HARDER IT WILL BE TO REACH AND MAINTAIN TOP SPEEDS.
4. Safe Journeying Pre-Ride Safety Checks CONDUCT THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY CHECKS BEFORE EVERY RIDE: BRAKE · MAKE SURE THE BRAKE PEDAL IS FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AND THAT IT BRINGS THE GO KART TO A STOP WHEN PUSHED. SEAT BELT · CHECK THAT THE SEAT BELT IS SECURELY ATTACHED TO THE SEAT. ·...
Helmet Positioning A HELMET SHOULD BE WORN BY THE RIDER AT ALL TIMES. PROPER POSITIONING: IMPROPER POSITIONING: THE FOREHEAD IS COVERED THE FOREHEAD IS EXPOSED. BY THE HELMET. A FALL COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. * WEAR A HELMET, APPROPRIATE CLOTHING, SHOES, AND SAFETY GEAR. AVOID CLOTHING THAT CAN GET CAUGHT INTO OR UNDER THE WHEELS.
Care & Maintenance TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOUR GO KART TO KEEP IT RIDING SMOOTHLY AND SAFELY. HERE’S HOW: HANDLING YOUR GO KART · AVOID EXPOSING YOUR PRODUCT TO SEVERE VIBRATION OR INTENSE PHYSICAL IMPACT. · NEVER DISASSEMBLE YOUR PRODUCT’S BATTERY. ·...
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