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ENGINE LUBRICATION

 – Ensure that you follow the procedures 

outlined  in  the  engine  owner’s  manual  that  is  provided  as  a 

supplement  to  this  manual.    Failure  to  follow  procedures  could 

reduce the life of your engine. 

 

VEHICLE  LUBRICATION

  -  Every  two  or  three  hours  of  use 

lubricate  the  following  items  with  several  drops  of  oil;  steering 

bearing points, brake rod pivot points, pedal pivot points, steering 

spindles,  and  steering  rod  ends.    Use  the  same  grade  of 

lubricating oil that is used in the engine crankcase. 

 

CHAIN  LUBRICATION

  -  For  the  best  chain  life,  it  should  be 

lubricated with a graphite type lubricant such as the spray-on type 

which  evaporates  leaving  the  graphite  on  the chain.  Using oil or 

grease on the chain in dusty or sandy riding conditions may cause 

dirt  particles  to  stick  to  the  chain  resulting  in  rapid  wear  from 

abrasion. 

 

TORQUE  CONVERTER  LUBRICATION

  -  Although  the  Torque 

Converter  has  been  designed  for  many  hours  of  use,  periodic 

cleaning  and  lubrication  is  necessary  for  optimum  life  and 

performance.    Extremely  dust,  dry  climates  would  require  more 

frequent maintenance checks. 

 

Here are the steps to take to maintain the Torque Converter:

 

Examine  the  sheaves  surfaces  of  both  the  front  and  rear  unit.  

Clean all dust, dirt and belt residue from surfaces.  This must be 

done with an evaporative solvent.  The belt and belt surfaces must 

be free of dirt and grease. 

 

Remove the cover from the front drive unit.  Clean all dust and dirt 

from  internal  parts,  and  re-lubricate  with  a  dry  lubricant  such  as 

molybdenum  disulfide.    Reassemble  unit  and  be  sure  cover  is 

securely replaced. 

 

CENTRIFUGAL  CLUTCH  LUBRICATION

  -  There  are  two  main 

elements that can shorten the life of a clutch - poor lubrication and 

dirt/sand. 

 

 

 

The clutch contains an oil-impregnated bronze bushing (part '3' on 

illustration).  It is press fitted inside on the sprocket and surrounds 

a steel sleeve onto which a snap ring clips.  The small snap ring at 

the  end  of  the  sprocket  holds  the  clutch  together,  and  for  this 

reason the snap ring should not be removed. 

 

 

With the engine off, apply oil (SAE 30 motor oil) to the snap ring 

area.  (See illustration 2 for details.)  To make it easier for the oil 

to  work  its  way  into  the  bushing  area,  try  to  manually  roll  the 

vehicle  along  while  applying  the  oil.    If  you  lift  the  rear  end  and 

support it on the frame you can rotate the rear wheels to work the 

oil into the bushing.  Never apply grease to this bushing, because 

it clogs the pores and retards proper lubrication.  For best results, 

oil every two hours of running time.  (4 or 5 drops). 

 

Dirt  and  sand  are 

abrasive  and  can  act 

like  sandpaper  to 

prematurely  wear  the 

bushing, 

the 

sprocket,  the  chain, 

and  other  parts  of 

your  vehicle.    Since 

these  vehicles  are 

driven  on  all  kinds  of 

terrain, it's often hard 

to keep the moving parts dirt free.  A clean vehicle can prolong the 

life of the clutch's bushing and sprocket as well as the chain and 

other  bearings  on  the  vehicle.    Try  wiping  or  brushing  away  as 

much dirt as possible from these areas after each use. 

 

If  you  find  that  the  drum  and  sprocket  assembly  wobbles  on  the 

steel sleeve, this is an indication of a worn bushing.  You should 

get  a  new  clutch  or  replacement  bushing.    A  worn  bushing  can 

lead to a thrown chain.  Replacing the bushing early when you first 

see  the  excessive  wear  will  prevent  the  sleeve  from  becoming 

worn and damaged. 

 

FRONT  WHEEL  REPLACEMENT

  -  Care  must  be  used  when 

replacing  wheels.    DO  NOT  OVER-TIGHTEN  AXLE  NUTS.    It  is 

only necessary to tighten the nuts so that the wheel turns freely on 

the axle with minimum end play.  If the wheel does not turn freely 

the nut is too tight. 

 

REAR WHEEL REPLACEMENT

 - Loosen the large locknut in the 

center of the wheel to remove the rear wheel. 

 

CHAIN  ADJUSTMENT

  -  After  the  first  two  hours  of  operation, 

check the chain adjustment and readjust it if it has more than 3/8" 

flex.  Loosen the engine clamp nuts and slide the engine and jack 

shaft assembly rearward to tighten the chain.  Allow about 3/8" flex 

for  proper  adjustment.    Tighten  the  nuts  securely.    On  models 

equipped  with  a  centrifugal  clutch,  the  engine  may  need  to  be 

moved forward to tighten the chain. 

 

RECORD THE MODEL NUMBER AND SERIAL NUMBER OF YOUR VEHICLE IN SPACES PROVIDED BELOW 

FOR REFERENCE WHEN ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS. 

 

Model No. _________________________________________________  Color _______________ 

 

Serial No. ________________________________________________________________________________ 

 

 

 

(red and silver tag attached to go-kart frame) 

 

EngineNo. ________________________________________________________________________________ 

 

 

 

 

(from  engine) 

 

Illustration 1

 

Illustration 2

 

Summary of Contents for Prowler 2787

Page 1: ...9ACE FAX 1 888 562 8ACE THIS VEHICLE IS SOLD FOR OFF ROAD USE ONLY BEFORE OPERATING THIS VEHICLE READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION AS WELL AS THE INSTRUCTION GOVERNING THE ENGINE AND OTHER PORTIONS OF THE VEHICLE WATCH THE SAFETY VIDEO PROVIDED WITH THE VEHICLE PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO ALL CAUTION AND WARNING LABELS ON VEHICLE ...

Page 2: ...safely is largely dependent upon the operator s ability to exercise proper judgment An operator also must not be too small or too large for controlled operation The operator must be of sufficient age understanding mental capacity and physical capability to safely operate this vehicle This vehicle should only be operated after mature supervised instruction and sufficient practice in decongested are...

Page 3: ...is vehicle Timely and specific instructions and a Operator s Manual revisions are included in supplements If any printed material included is unclear contact your dealer retailer for assistance 23 NEVER OPERATE THIS VEHICLE WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL DRUGS OR MEDICATION OF ANY KIND SUCH OPERATION COULD BE DANGEROUS TO YOURSELF AND OR OTHERS 24 Always slow down when turning High speed tur...

Page 4: ...TTENTION TO ALL CAUTION AND WARNING LABELS ON THE VEHICLE THIS VEHICLE IS SOLD FOR OFF ROAD USE ONLY BEFORE OPERATING THIS VEHICLE READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION AS WELL AS THE INSTRUCTION GOVERNING THE ENGINE AND OTHER PORTIONS OF THE VEHICLE WARNING The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or...

Page 5: ...t in the seat then push the vehicle from behind Once the vehicle is rolling have the operator apply the brake pedal The vehicle should come to a stop WARNING Do not operate this vehicle unless the brake is working properly NOTE Band brake systems typically require a short break in period to operate at full efficiency Some wear on the lining of the brake pads will increase the coefficient of fricti...

Page 6: ...eed for the ascent and climb at a steady rate of speed WARNING Do not apply power suddenly by opening the throttle while ascending a hill or the front wheels may rise from the ground If the front wheels lift the operator s control will be lessened and the vehicle may overturn backwards If you should find that you have incorrectly estimated climbing capability and lack the power or traction to cont...

Page 7: ...g 3 Do not save or store gasoline over winter Using old gasoline which has deteriorated from storage will cause hard starting and affect engine performance 4 Monthly charging of the battery if applicable is recommended in the off season WARNING Battery may generate explosive gases after filled with acid and during charging or use Keep sparks flame cigarettes or anything flammable away Ventilate wh...

Page 8: ...try to manually roll the vehicle along while applying the oil If you lift the rear end and support it on the frame you can rotate the rear wheels to work the oil into the bushing Never apply grease to this bushing because it clogs the pores and retards proper lubrication For best results oil every two hours of running time 4 or 5 drops Dirt and sand are abrasive and can act like sandpaper to prema...

Page 9: ...hnology to assure service exceeds customer expectations Limited Warranty Coverage 6 months 180 days from date of purchase WP coverage includes parts labor and roadside assistance if needed for your registered A C E Sports product This is a zero deductible plan that insures you the best service after the sale Items Not Covered Wearable parts such as tires belts hoses bulbs sprockets chains clutches...

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