MINIMOTO GO CART, Owner'S Manual And Safety Information

Page 1: ...tteries 10 Battery charging information 11 Steps to charge battery 12 Battery care 10 Riding rules 13 Pre ride checklist 14 How to ride your MINIMOTO GO KART 15 16 Special safety warnings Warning buzzer and reset 17 Tire inflation procedure 17 Tire rotation 18 Tire repair 18 Troubleshooting 23 24 Limited warranty and registration 25 Registration card Vin Number 25 Appendix spare part list 26 28 Re...

Page 2: ... vehicle can obtain speeds that only qualified riders of the proper age size and maturity should attempt That decision rests entirely on the observation and discre tion of the direct supervising adult IMPORTANT Before we begin Like any wheeled vehicle riding the MINIMO TO GO KART can be extremely hazardous It is your responsibility to follow this manual for the proper set up inspection riding proc...

Page 3: ... GO KART is designed to run on clean flat dry and generally hard sur faces by persons over 8 years of age It should not be used on gravel or grass 5 The rider of a MINIMOTO GO KART should always wear appropriate footwear Open toed shoes should never be allowed Keep shoe laces and pant legs away and clear of the wheels 6 The rider must wear a safety helmet elbow and kneepads to avoid injury if fall...

Page 4: ... death Never use non Minimoto replacement parts 14 If you need replacement parts for the MINIMOTO GO KART please contact ElectricScooterParts com by calling the toll free number 1 800 908 8082 between the hours of 8 am to 5 pm PST Monday through Friday excluding holidays or by email sales electricscooterparts com 15 SB 1918 CALIFORNIA declaration Your insurance policies may not provide cover age f...

Page 5: ... any other products or vehicles other than the MINIMOTO GO KART Replacing or substituting parts with other vehicles can result in overheating fire or explosion Only use Minimoto parts battery or components in the MINIMOTO GO KART because using or substituting other parts can result in overheating fire explosion or mechanical breakdown g The battery is to be handled by ADULTS ONLY The battery is he...

Page 6: ...teering rack by tighten ing the hand knob Fig 3 5 Using a coin or large screw driver turn the two locks Fig 4 on the battery box until they are loose from the body Remove the battery box 6 Snap the Seat Back into the slots in the back of the seat Fig 5 and screw it into place with allen key Fig 6 7 Locate the battery connec tors and snap them firmly together Fig 7 Replace the battery box and tight...

Page 7: ... Find the pole attachment plug and place it in the hole in the rear body work as shown 2 Place the flag on the pole end and insert it into the plug Fig 11 EMERGENCY POWER SHUT OFF T HANDLE In the event that someone outside the vehicle wishes to shut off all power to the vehicle instantly PULL OUT the Power Shut Off T Handle locat ed near the battery box at the rear of the vehicle Fig 12 This will ...

Page 8: ...TE STOP and move the switch to the FWD position Fig 13 POP OFF FRONT WING The Front Wing is only held in place by two tube like posts in the front of the chassis It is not screwed permanently down this allows it a chance to pop off if it hits an object In the event of a light impact the wing will try to pop off This is INTENTIONAL It will help to prevent major damage being done to the wing Simply ...

Page 9: ... SIDE PODS The two side pods are easily removable from the chassis They are designed to flex in the event of a light impact They can also be removed to help load the vehicle in a truck van or SUV type vehicle for transportation Fig 13 Rotate the two knobs 90 degrees and lift the side pods upward and off Fig 14 Replace them in the reverse order WARNING Make sure the seat belt runs through the slot ...

Page 10: ...be leaking avoid con tact with the leaking materials Place the bat tery in a plastic bag WARNING This liquid and contents of the battery are highly acidic Wash your hands immediately and thoroughly for a minimum of 15 minutes Call a physician Do not touch your face or eyes If acid is internally ingest ed IMMEDIATELY give water milk egg whites or milk of magnesia Never give emetics or induce vomiti...

Page 11: ...e old or dead batteries from the MINIMOTO GO KART if they do not accept a charge Never use the charger in an enclosed space Always ensure adequate ventilation Never cover the Electric Mini Go Kart or the charger during charging Should anything abnormal happen to the electric Mini Go Kart or charger switch off the mains supply immediately and contact your dealer IMPORTANT Under normal conditions th...

Page 12: ...ig c This sure it can only be plugged in the correct orientation Plug the charger plug into the port fig d 4 Plugin the charger into a standard outlet Make sure the outlet is turned on 5 Refer to the label on the charger to review the charging status fig e a When the charger is getting power from the wall socket the Power LED will be Red and the battery Symbol will be green b When the battery is g...

Page 13: ...00 lbs 90kg 5 ALWAYS WEAR APPROPRIATE SHOES CLOTHING AND PROTECTIVE GEAR PROTEC TIVE GEAR INCLUDES THE USE OF A HELMET KNEE PADS AND ELBOW PADS not included 6 DO NOT USE THE MINIMOTO GO KART FOR JUMPING STUNTS OR TRICKS THIS PRODUCT HAS NOT BEEN DESIGNED FOR SUCH USE 7 DO NOT TOUCH THE MOTOR OR WHEELS WHILE THEY ARE ROTATING 8 KEEP HANDS FACE FEET AND HAIR AWAY FROM ALL MOVING PARTS 9 DO NOT RIDE ...

Page 14: ...es ensuring there are no cuts or exposed cords or the tires are deflated Check that the tire wheel nuts are tight and the wheels turn properly Check that all cables and wires are not frayed cut or broken Check all steering linkages retainer nuts and rod ends are not loose and are in good working order Press the brake pedal to make sure that 1 the brake releases automatically 2 the brake holds the ...

Page 15: ...THE FWD forward POSITION 3 Loosen the knob under the steering col umn Fig 15 4 Slide the Steering Wheel up and rotate it forward to allow easier access to entry Fig 16 5 Step in the vehicle and carefully slide down into the seat 6 Place the Steering Wheel back to the driv ing position Re tighten the knob under the steering column until it is tight Fig 17 7 Put on the seat belt and adjust until tig...

Page 16: ...3 Wait one second then step on the accelerator pedal driver s right side pedal The MINIMOTO GO KART should move forward If not lift your foot from the pedals wait one second and try again Fig 22 14 The more you press on the accelerator pedal the faster the vehicle will go 15 To stop press on the brake pedal driver s left side Fig 23 TIP You do not need to let off of the accelerator when you press ...

Page 17: ... automobile service station can easily result in over inflation of the tires Over inflation of the tires can result in seri ous injury or even death Tires MUST be at the proper inflation in order to achieve good handling characteristics and control Over inflation will make the tires bulge outward This will cause premature wear of the tire Under inflation will cause the tire to look flat on the gro...

Page 18: ...00 lbs 90kg 5 ALWAYS WEAR APPROPRIATE SHOES CLOTHING AND PROTECTIVE GEAR PROTEC TIVE GEAR INCLUDES THE USE OF A HELMET KNEE PADS AND ELBOW PADS not included 6 DO NOT USE THE MINIMOTO GO KART FOR JUMPING STUNTS OR TRICKS THIS PRODUCT HAS NOT BEEN DESIGNED FOR SUCH USE 7 DO NOT TOUCH THE MOTOR OR WHEELS WHILE THEY ARE ROTATING 8 KEEP HANDS FACE FEET AND HAIR AWAY FROM ALL MOVING PARTS 9 DO NOT RIDE ...

Page 19: ...es ensuring there are no cuts or exposed cords or the tires are deflated Check that the tire wheel nuts are tight and the wheels turn properly Check that all cables and wires are not frayed cut or broken Check all steering linkages retainer nuts and rod ends are not loose and are in good working order Press the brake pedal to make sure that 1 the brake releases automatically 2 the brake holds the ...

Page 20: ...THE FWD forward POSITION 3 Loosen the knob under the steering col umn Fig 15 4 Slide the Steering Wheel up and rotate it forward to allow easier access to entry Fig 16 5 Step in the vehicle and carefully slide down into the seat 6 Place the Steering Wheel back to the driv ing position Re tighten the knob under the steering column until it is tight Fig 17 7 Put on the seat belt and adjust until tig...

Page 21: ...3 Wait one second then step on the accelerator pedal driver s right side pedal The MINIMOTO GO KART should move forward If not lift your foot from the pedals wait one second and try again Fig 22 14 The more you press on the accelerator pedal the faster the vehicle will go 15 To stop press on the brake pedal driver s left side Fig 23 TIP You do not need to let off of the accelerator when you press ...

Page 22: ... automobile service station can easily result in over inflation of the tires Over inflation of the tires can result in seri ous injury or even death Tires MUST be at the proper inflation in order to achieve good handling characteristics and control Over inflation will make the tires bulge outward This will cause premature wear of the tire Under inflation will cause the tire to look flat on the gro...

Page 23: ... automobile service station can easily result in over inflation of the tires Over inflation of the tires can result in seri ous injury or even death Tires MUST be at the proper inflation in order to achieve good handling characteristics and control Over inflation will make the tires bulge outward This will cause premature wear of the tire Under inflation will cause the tire to look flat on the gro...

Page 24: ...nd correctly Uneven wear may be a sign of uneven loading 3 If the rims wheels are bent or cracked they must be replaced CIRCUIT BREAKER IMPORTANT CIRCUIT BREAKER FUNCTION AND RESET Your MINIMOTO GO KART has a built in Circuit Breaker This is located near the TRAINING MODE NORMAL MODE switch behind the seat Fig 25 The function of the Circuit Breaker is to shut the electri cal power down if it detec...

Page 25: ...or dead battery from the MINIMOTO GO KART if they do not accept a charge Do not short circuit the bat tery and the connectors 19 Fig 28 Fig 30 Fig 29 Fig 27 Fig 26 REPLACING THE FUSE If the fuse is blown the battery will not recharge Unscrew the fuse cap and inspect the fuse to see if it is broken Fig 26 A replacement fuse can be found at any local automotive parts store The type of the fuse is 25...

Page 26: ...DISCONNECTED THIS WILL ENSURE THAT THE MOTOR WILL NEVER ACCIDEN TALLY RUN WHILE WORK IS BEING CARRIED OUT IF THE MOTOR WOULD ACCIDENTALLY COME ON WHILE WORK IS IN PROGRESS SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR 20 Fig 31 Fig 32 Fig 33 Fig 34 Fig 35 1 Check that the ON OFF switch on the steering wheel is in the OFF position 2 Remove the Power Shut Off T handle from the vehicle 3 Using a large screwdriver or coin...

Page 27: ...o the correct position 18 Replace the side pods battery and battery cover in reverse order 21 Fig 36 Fig 37 Fig 38 Fig 39 Fig 40 8 Carefully unplug the connector to the Training Mode Normal mode switch Fig 36 9 Using an Allen Key remove the entire seat by unscrew ing the four bolts in the seat bottom Fig 37 Lift the seat out of the vehicle 10 Use the Allen key to remove the four bolts holding down...

Page 28: ...teries by incineration placing them in a landfill or mixing them with other rubbish NEVER expose the batteries to FIRE The bat teries may leak or explode Always return your unwanted batteries to a local federal or state approved lead acid recy cling center or an authorized automobile bat tery seller For residents of the PLANET EARTH it is ILLEGAL for any one to attempt to dispose of lead acid batt...

Page 29: ...s Turn the vehicle ON again and drive as normal Try to drive the Go Kart more smoothly The GO KART is in ON mode but when I press the accelerator pedal the back wheel won t turn 1 The charger is still connected 2 Check to see if the power shut off T handle is all the way in 3 Make sure you are not stepping on the brake 4 Press the accelerator too fast Self test not completed 1 Disconnect the charg...

Page 30: ...un 2 If the battery is old it may need replacing The LIGHT GREEN LED never comes on 1 The battery is not being properly charged 2 The battery is too old or has been abused 1 Make sure all connectors are clean Repair if necessary and the plug is properly placed in the GO KART s receptacle 2 Replace the battery The GO KART runs sluggishly 1 You are in TRAINING MODE 2 The battery is undercharged 3 Ch...

Page 31: ...ly limited to the replace of goods not com plying with the warranty of or at Toyquest s election to the repayment of and amount equal to the purchase price of the product in question Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation so this limitation may not apply to you WARRANTY DOES NOT INCLUDE REPLACEMENT NOR MAL WEAR AND TEAR OF EITHER BRAKE PADS OR TIRES IT ALSO DOES NOT INCLUDE BODY OR F...

Page 32: ...over upper Axles cover lower Use Qty 1 Unit Set Plastic seat bottom EVA seat Screw Use Qty 1 Unit Set Plastic seat back Screw Use Qty 1 Unit Set Left side pod Lock knob Screw nut Use Qty 1 Unit Set Right side pod Lock knob Screw nut Use Qty 1 Unit Set Plastic rear cover Screw Use Qty 1 Unit Set Plastic battery cover Lock cap Use Qty 1 Unit Set Entire welded metal framework Use Qty 1 Unit Set Metal...

Page 33: ...tery at least once a month FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND SET UP INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY FAILURE TO DO SO MAY VOID YOUR WARRANTY DO NOT RETURN THE MINIMOTO GO KART TO THE STORE IF YOU ARE MISSING PARTS OR ACCESSORIES PLEASE CONTACT US BY email at sales electricscooterparts com OR call us TOLL FREE at 1 800 908 8082 8 AM TO 5 PM PST Monday through Friday excluding holidays ...