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Baja motorsports SD65 Go-kart Owner's Manual

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SD65 Go-kart
Read this manual carefully. It contains important safety information.
No one under the age of 16 should operate this Go-Kart
OWNER'S MANUAL
Minimum Age Requirement 16
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.
REV. A
061807

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  • Page 1 SD65 Go-kart Read this manual carefully. It contains important safety information. No one under the age of 16 should operate this Go-Kart OWNER’S MANUAL Minimum Age Requirement 16 REV. A 061807 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 BAJA, INC. is not liable for any damage claim or liability claim person or otherwise resulting from the operation of this product in any way. Should you experience a problem or need to return your Baja Motorsports Sand Dog 65 Go-kart for repair, please call the BAJA MOTORSPORTS...
  • 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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS NOTICE TO USERS............... SAND DOG 65 GO-KART..............FUEL AND OIL................WARNING LABELS..............THROTTLE AND BRAKE LEVER/KILL SWITCH......ENGINE STARTING..............RIDING YOUR GO-KART............. INSPECTION BEFORE RIDING........... SAFETY GEAR................BREAK-IN..................MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE............ENGINE OIL.................. AIR FILTER................... TIRES.................... BRAKE ADJUSTMENT..............CHAIN ADJUSTMENT..............
  • Page 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS 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 WARNING or injury.

  • Page 6: Notice To Users

    NOTICE TO USERS This off-road product IS NOT A TOY AND CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO OPER- ATE. 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. To help you make informed decisions about safety, you will find provided in this manual operating procedures and other safety procedures which must be followed.
  • Page 7 NOTICE TO USERS IMPORTANT RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION WARNING 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 work- ing 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 intended as a service manual. Assembly, maintenance, and/or repair of this vehicle should only be performed by persons of sufficient mechanical skill, experience, and judg- ment (such as outdoor equipment dealers, motorcycle dealer/shops, or small engine dealers) so that no unsafe condition or modification is made.

  • Page 12: Sand Dog 65 Go-Kart

    SAND DOG 65 Brush guards Headrests Steering wheel Front shocks Front wheel Rear wheel [Left] Seat belts Fuel tank Gas and Brake pedals Rear shocks Manual pull start [Right]...

  • Page 13: Fuel And Oil

    FUEL AND OIL FUEL The proper fuel is very important for the engine. Ensure that there is no dust, dirt, or water which has mixed in the fuel. Please 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

    Read and follow all of the warnings 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 LOCATION OF WARNING LABELS Located on chain guard...

  • Page 16: Throttle And Brake Lever/Kill Switch

    ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDAL, KILL SWITCH Brake pedal Accelerator Kill switch pedal Brake fluid reservoir Brake pedal Depressing the brake pedal draws the brake calipers against the brake rotor and slows or stops the go-kart. Accelerator pedal Depressing the throttle pedal will engage the torque converter 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. MAKE SURE THE DRIVER IS SEATED IN THE GO-KART BEFORE STARTING ENGINE To start, turn “Engine ON/OFF”...

  • 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 RIDING YOUR GO-KART ITEM TO CHECK CONTENT Steering Smoothness; No restriction of movement; No play or looseness Brakes Proper brake pedal free play; enough brake force; Parking brake effectiveness 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

    INSPECTION BEFORE RIDING WARNING 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. WARNING 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

    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. WARNING Operating this Go-kart without wearing an approved DOT motorcycle helmet, eye protection, and protective clothing could be hazardous.

  • 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

    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. PERIODIC CHECK AND SERVICE The maintenance intervals in the following table are based on average riding conditions.
  • Page 24 If you are not sure how to do the maintenance ask your authorized service or call Baja Motorsports. CAUTION If you use your Go-kart under severe conditions, it will need maintenance more often than shown in the chart.

  • Page 25: Engine Oil

    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 WARNING 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. Keep new and used oil away from children and pets.

  • Page 27: Air Filter

    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 WARNING 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. CAUTION 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

    TIRES The Go-kart is equipped with low pressure tubeless tires of the size and type listed below: Front Rear Size 19x7-8 19x9.5-8 WARNING 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.
  • Page 30 TIRES WARNING 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. Tire Replacement Your Go-kart has low-pressure tubeless tires.

  • Page 31: Brake Adjustment

    BRAKE ADJUSTMENT 1. Inspect the rear disk brake caliper Brake hose for leakage. If brake fluid leaks, the safety of riding could be affected. 2. Inspect the brake hose for cracks, Brake caliper and the joint for leakage. 3. Check the brake fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir, if level is at or Brake fluid cap below the LOWER mark, inspect brake...

  • 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” 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 Remove the spark plug and reattach it to the spark plug lead. Spark plug Apply the brake pedal to make sure the rear wheels are locked. If the ignition system is operating properly, a blue spark should jump across the spark plug gap.

  • Page 34: Slope Guide

    SLOPE GUIDE...

  • Page 35: Transporting

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

  • Page 36: 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 37: 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 38: 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 39: 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 located on the left side of driver. The engine number is located on the front of the engine housing, facing the seat.

  • Page 40: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS DIMENSIONS AND DRY MASS Overall length............1968mm (77.5 in) Overall width.............1295mm (51 in) Overall height............1194mm (47 in) Dry weight ..............162.8Kg (359 lbs) Weight capacity............163Kg (360 lbs) ENGINE Type................Four stroke Displacement..............192cc Horsepower..............6.5 HP Starting.................Recoil Air cleaner..............Foam Approximate speed MPH..........25-30 Transmission..............Torque Converter Spark plug type..............MEIYA-F7RTC, NGK-BPR6ES DENSO-W2OEPR, CHAMPION-RN9YC,...
  • Page 41 EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY BAJA MOTORSPORTS – 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...

  • Page 42: Emission Control System Warranty

    EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Your emission control system warranty covers components whose failure would increase an engine’s emission, including electronic controls, fuel injection system, carburetor, the ignition system, catalytic converter, or any other system utilized in this vehicle to control emission if it is originally equipped. Also included may be hoses, connectors and other emission-related assemblies.
  • Page 43 No dealer is authorized to modify this Emission Control System Warranty. If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contact BAJA MOTORSPORTS.
  • Page 44 Baja, INC. P.O. BOX 61150 Phoenix, AZ 85082 Tel: 602-443-9180 Toll Free: 888-863-2252...

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