Metal Motorsports 150KT, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ulations pertaining to owning and operating an off road vehicle learn the regulations in your area Model MT150 Always wear a helmet it could save your life 22511 No one under the age of 13 should oper...

Page 2: ...ill and judgment needed to operate this vehicle safely THIS Go Kart IS NOT A TOY AND COULD BE HAZARDOUS TO OPERATE A Go Kart handles differently from other vehicles including motorcycles and cars A co...

Page 3: ...to make procedures easier or clearer to understand This manual is based on the latest product information available at the time of publication Metal Motorsports has a policy of continually improving i...

Page 4: ...The engine exhaust from this Go Kart contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm California proposition 65 WARNING IV...

Page 5: ...HILL 20 TRAVERSING A HILL 20 SKIDDING OR SLIDING 21 OPERATING THROUGH WATER 22 OPERATING IN COLD WEATHER 23 LOAD GUIDELINES 24 AFTER MARKET PARTS 24 MAINTENANCE 25 MAINTENANCE CHART 26 BATTERY INSTAL...

Page 6: ...ir or replace any original Metal Motorsports part which is covered by this warranty and is proven to be defective in workmanship or material To qualify for this warranty the part 1 Must have been purc...

Page 7: ...er not approved by Metal Motorsports 6 Tires 7 Damage or failures due to abuse neglect or misuse of the product Limitations of this Warranty This warranty does not cover and Metal Motorsports disclaim...

Page 8: ...6 8 7 Operation of this go kart by children under the age of 13 increases the risk of severe injury or death Adult supervision required for children under age 16 NEVER permit children under age 13 to...

Page 9: ...SET PARKING BRAKE BEFORE EXITING THE GO KART WARNING B E E R B E E R WARNING ALWAYS USE AN APPROVED HELMET AND PROTECTIVE GEAR NEVER USE ON PUBLIC ROADS NEVER CARRY MORE THAN ONE PASSENGER PASSENGER M...

Page 10: ...1 kg 5 8 WARNING ALL HAIR MUST BE TIED UP ABOVE SHOULDER LENGTH ALL LOOSE CLOTHING MUST BE SECURED ALL NECKLACES AND SCARVES MUST BE SECURED FAILING TO TIE UP LONG HAIR COULD RESULT IN HAIR GETTING CA...

Page 11: ...TY 7 18 Never operate Go Kart in water that is deeper than 4 inches Do not operate in fast flowing water Water can affect braking performance of the Go Kart Check braking performance after exposure to...

Page 12: ...Seat 13 Steering Wheel 14 Speedometer 15 Ignition Switch 16 ON OFF Switch 17 Gas Pedal 18 Brake Pedal 19 Tail Light 20 Air Filter Assembly 21 Parking brake adjustment 22 Rear brake caliper 23 Drive C...

Page 13: ...nning or while engine is running and is in a stopped position for an extended period of time Forward and Reverse lever 6 Lever placed in forward position will allow the kart to move forward Lever pull...

Page 14: ...tank becomes too low for the engine to operate with the fuel valve in the ON position turn the lever to the RESERVE position to use the reserve fuel supply Re fuel the engine as soon as possible Afte...

Page 15: ...lace Seat Latch 1 The seat latch is located under the driver side seat To access look under the front of the driver side seat Pull the seat latch up to move the seat forward or backward Before operati...

Page 16: ...is Go Kart is SAE15W 40 motor oil if this oil is not available any of the oils on the chart below will work Note the temperature requirements for each of the oils Quantity of oil 1qt 1L Overfilling th...

Page 17: ...ring the break in process however too much stress could cause damage to the engine components Be careful not to load the engine too much BREAK IN PERIOD Allow oil to circulate before operating Always...

Page 18: ...lp insure the you do not have mechanical problems which could result in injury or becoming stranded Make sure the Go Kart is in good operating condition before each operate WHAT TO CHECK CHECK FOR Ste...

Page 19: ...more than one passenger WARNING Operating this Go Kart on any public road or highway could be hazardous You could collide with another vehicle if you operate on public roads or highways resulting in s...

Page 20: ...n operating a Go Kart Wear protective clothing Long sleeve shirt 3 Gloves 4 Long pants 5 over the ankle boots 6 Operating a Go Kart exposes the operator to many hazards wearing protective clothing can...

Page 21: ...e passenger seat make sure the passenger seat belt is latched together and secure 5 Never start the go kart without the opera tor and passenger wearing the seat belt harness in the appropriate manner...

Page 22: ...ore than 5 seconds at a time doing so could damage the starter Note Do not depress the gas pedal while starting engine doing so will disengage the choke making it difficult for engine to start 7 Once...

Page 23: ...errain visibility operating conditions operator skill and operator experience Always know the terrain before operating WARNING STARTING OFF 1 Once engine has warmed up release parking brake by moving...

Page 24: ...Get help to turn the Go Kart around always stay uphill of the Go Kart in case it starts to overturn 5 Re mount the Go Kart and follow the Descending hill procedures listed in this manual If it is dete...

Page 25: ...death Apply the parking brake only after the Go Kart has come to a complete stop WARNING In certain situations you may experience skidding or sliding even though the brakes are not applied Follow the...

Page 26: ...ore line Brakes need to be inspected cleaned and replaced more often if Go Kart is used in muddy wet or sandy conditions Inspect the Go Kart brakes regularly have a service center clean or replace as...

Page 27: ...ation if they still do not work take the Go Kart to a au thorized service center Do not attempt to operate the Go Kart with brakes that do not work correctly Preventive maintenance in cold weather ope...

Page 28: ...f you have a question about a modification or accessory contact your dealer or call Metal Motorsports Load guidelines including accessories Never exceed the maximum load capability of the Go Kart This...

Page 29: ...he recommended maintenance on this Go Kart could be hazardous Failing to perform proper maintenance on this Go Kart could result in an accident Always perform the recommended maintenance for the Go Ka...

Page 30: ...ansmission oil R Drive Chain Inspect drive chain before each ride Clean and lubricate as necessary Brakes I I Brake hose I I Brake fluid Inspect brake fluid level before each ride if low check brake p...

Page 31: ...tion Make sure work area is well ventilated Always wear goggles or face shield when working with the battery Always wear protective plastic gloves to protect hands Always wear a protective smock to pr...

Page 32: ...off explosive gasses Always connect the charger to the battery before turning the charger on this will prevent sparks when attaching the terminal clips to the battery Always unplug the charger before...

Page 33: ...ions without cleaning frequently can plug up the air filter which can cause poor gas mileage low power and cause damage to the engine CAUTION AIR FILTER REMOVAL INSPECTION AND CLEANING 1 Locate the ai...

Page 34: ...ss feeler to inspect the spark plug gap 2 The spark plug gap should be 0 6 0 7mm 0 024 0 028 in 0 6 0 7 mm 0 024 0 028 in NGK C7HSA Re install the inspected plug or a new plug until finger tight Finis...

Page 35: ...to the top of the serrated portion of the dipstick 3 If engine oil is low add oil until oil is at the top of the serrated portion of the dipstick Use the correct grade of oil as listed in this manual...

Page 36: ...engine oil MAINTENANCE 1 3 TRANSMISSION OIL Checking the level of transmission oil can only be done by draining and replacing with the correct oil type and quantity 1 Locate and remove transmission oi...

Page 37: ...RBER ADJUSTMENT The front and rear shocks each have five adjustable positions The default position has been set by the manufacture The tension of the shock will change depending on the position of the...

Page 38: ...intenance schedule and procedures WARNING This Go Kart is equipped with front and rear hydraulic disk brakes BRAKE FLUID INSPECTION Check the brake fluid level 2 for front and rear brakes If fluid lev...

Page 39: ...ervals listed in the maintenance chart Proper Valve Clearance Intake 0 002 in 0 05mm Exhaust 0 003 in 0 0762mm MAINTENANCE 35 FUSE REPLACEMENT If starter motor does not turn over it may be the 10 amp...

Page 40: ...5 15mm 0 2 0 6in Chain tension slack Adjustment 1 Loosen jam nut 3 on Chain tensioner 4 2 Adjust chain tension by turning ten sioner nuts 5 Clockwise will tighten the chain Counter clockwise will loo...

Page 41: ...with worn tires will reduce traction which could result in an accident Never operate this Go Kart with tires that have a tread depth of less than 4mm 0 16 in WARNING Minimum tread 4mm 16 in Tire pres...

Page 42: ...ight 2 Unplug the 2 wires attached to bulb assembly 2 3 Remove metal clip 3 holding bulb in headlight assembly 4 Remove headlight bulb 4 2 4 1 3 TAIL LIGHT To change Tail Light bulb 1 Locate and remov...

Page 43: ...g 5 Turn the starter key and allow the Go Kart turn over a few times If Go Kart starts shut off immediately This is to coat the inside cylinder head with oil 6 Cover the muffler outlet and air intake...

Page 44: ...water to enter the muffler outlet air filter intake brake cables or switches TRANSPORTING 1 Make sure fuel valve 1 is turned to the OFF position 2 Drain carburetor by turning fuel valve 1 to the off...

Page 45: ...ervice center flush and fill with fresh fuel Place fuel valve in the ON position Replace fuel filter Tighten spark plug Clean or replace plug Gap the plug Attach spark plug cap Do not apply throttle w...

Page 46: ...104 in lbs 8 12 nm 8mm bolts and nuts 13 18 ft lbs 18 25 nm 10 mm bolts and nuts 22 29 ft lbs 30 40 nm 12 mm bolts and nuts 36 43 ft lbs 50 60 nm 4 mm screws 22 30 22 30 in lbs 2 5 3 4 nm 5mm screws 3...

Page 47: ...rive System Type Chain Drive Gear Ratio Automatic Suspension Front Type Double A arm Rear Type Double shock Travel Front 4in 102mm Travel Rear 3 5in 89mm Shock Type Front Hydraulic Type Rear Hydraulic...

Page 48: ...ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC 44...

Page 49: ...e the numbers and list the numbers below for your reference The 17 digit Vehicle Identification Number VIN is located on the Left rear swing arm bracket located on the frame Vehicle Identification Num...

Page 50: ...owersports This is your emission control system DEFECTS WARRANTY NOTICE Use of any Geason Powersports vehicle in any type of competitive event completely and absolutely voids this and all other warran...

Page 51: ...f Geason Powersports II Limitations This Emission Control System Warranty shall not cover any of the following A Repair or replacement as a result of 1 accident 2 misuse 3 repairs improperly performed...

Page 52: ...asts so the above limitations may not apply to you C No dealer is authorized to modify this Limited Emission Control System Warranty issued by Geason Powersports IV LEGAL RIGHTS This warranty gives yo...

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