Coleman Powersports DT200 User manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
Model: DT200
Always wear a helmet it could save your life!
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY!
REV 042517
No one under the age of 16 should operate this Drift Trike.

Congratulations on your purchase of a Coleman Powersports Drift Trike.
This Owner’s/Operator’s manual will provide you information regarding safe
operation, operational instructions, maintenance and care. Fully
understanding this manual and following all of the instructions herein will
provide the knowledge needed to have safe and enjoyable Drift Trike
operation.
For questions regarding operation and maintenance of this Drift Trike,
please call Coleman Powersports toll free 888-405-8725
No one under the age of 16 should operate this Drift Trike . Children do not
have the strength, size, skill, and judgment needed to operate this vehicle
safely.
THIS DRIFT TRIKE IS NOT A TOY AND COULD BE HAZARDOUS TO OPERATE.
A DRIFT TRIKE handles differently from other vehicles including
motorcycles and cars. A collision or rollover can occur quickly, even during
routine maneuvers such as turning, driving on hills and over obstacles.
Reading the Owner’s/ Operator’s Manual
It is important this manual is read from cover to cover carefully by the Drift
Trike owner and all operators. Beginners should operate this Drift Trike
with mature supervision.
This Owner’s/ Operator’s manual should be a permanent part of the Drift
Trike and should remain with the vehicle at all times. The manual should
also remain with the vehicle if sold.
To the Owner
Safety - Notice to parents

To emphasize special important information in the manual, please note the
following :
To emphasize important safety information, the word WARNING, with the
alert symbol, has special meaning:
To emphasize important information, the word CAUTION has special
meaning:
To emphasize important information, the word NOTE has special meaning:
This is the alert symbol. The symbol means ATTENTION!,
BECOME ALERT!
!WARNING Indicates a potential hazard that could
result in SEVERE INJURY or DEATH to the
operator, bystander or person repairing the
Drift Trike
!
CAUTION: Indicates special precautions that must be
taken to avoid damage to the Drift Trike.
NOTE: Indicates key information to make procedures
easier or clearer to understand.
This manual is based on the latest product information available at the
time of publication. Coleman Powersports has a policy of continually
improving its products. Due to improvements, or other changes, there
may be some discrepancies. We reserve the right to make product
changes at any time, without notice and without incurring any obligation
to make the same or similar changes to vehicles previously built or sold.
!WARNING
The rst part will identify a POTENTIAL HAZARD.
The second part will describe WHAT COULD HAPPEN if the
warning or caution is
ignored.
The third part will describe HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD.
CAUTION
or
Coleman Powersports is concerned about the environment and believes in
conserving and protecting all natural resources. For this reason, owners
should recycle, trade in, or dispose as appropriate, oil and tires.

The engine exhaust from this
Drift Trike contains chemicals
known to the state of California
to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
!WARNING

TABLE OF CONTENTS
COLEMAN POWERSPORTS WARRANTY.1
IMPORTANT SAFETY LABELS............... 3
LOCATION.......................................... 3
LABELS.............................................. 4
SAFETY ................................................... 5
DESCRIPTION AND PART LOCATIONS... 6
DESCRIPTION AND PART FUNCTIONS.. 7
IGNITION SWITCH............................... 7
BRAKE LEVERS................................... 7
THROTTLE GRIP.................................. 7
FUEL TANK CAP.................................. 8
OIL FILL PLUG/DIPSTICK.................. 8
FUEL AND OIL........................................... 9
FUEL...................................................... 9
ENGINE OIL........................................... 9
PRE RIDE INSPECTION............................ 10
OPERATING THE DRIFT TRIKE................ 11
WARNINGS............................................ 11
HELMET, EYE PROTECTION AND
ENGINE OIL ........................................... 23
CHECKING................................. 23
CHANGING................................ 23
IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT...................24
FUEL HOSE INSPECTION..................... 25
BRAKES................................................. 25
BRAKE FLUID INSPECTION.... 25
CLUTCH CEANING AND
LUBRICATION........................................ 26
CHAIN.................................................... 27
INSPECTION................................ 27
TENSION AND ADJUSTMENT.... 27
CLEANING AND LUBRICATION. 27
TIRES AND PVC SHELLS..................... 28
REPLACING.............................. 28
STORAGE.............................................. 29
RETURNING TO SERVICE.................... 29
WASHING THE DRIFT TRIKE................30
TRANSPORTING........................................ 30
TROUBLE SHOOTING................................ 31
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS........................ 32
SPECIFICATIONS........................................ 33
VEHICLE AND ENGINE NUMBER
LOCATION.................................................... 34
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
WARRANTY................................................ 35
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING..................... 12
STARTING THE ENGINE..................... 13
STARTING OFF.................................... 14
OPERATING ON HILLS........................ 15
CLIMBING A HILL................... 15
DESCENDING A HILL............. 15
TRAVERSING A HILL............... 15
SKIDDING OR SLIDING........................ 16
OPERATING IN COLD WEATHER......... 17
LOAD GUIDELINES............................... 18
AFTER MARKET PARTS...................... 18
MAINTENANCE.......................................... 19
MAINTENANCE CHART...................... 20
AIR FILTER............................................ 21
SPARK PLUG........................................ 22

COLEMAN POWERSPORTS LIMITED WARRANTY
The Warranty
Coleman Powersports offers the following warranty to the initial purchaser
of this new Coleman Powersports product. The initial purchaser is dened
as the rst person to purchase a new Coleman Powersports product from
an Authorized Retailer of Coleman Powersports products.
The limited warranty period for this product is 90 days from the date of
purchase shown on the original sales receipt.
What is a Defect?
The Product is warranted to be free from manufacturing defects in material
and workmanship for a period of 90 days from the date of purchase shown
on the sales receipt. During this period of time Coleman Powersports will,
at its option, either repair or replace any original Coleman Powersports 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 purchase from Coleman Powersports or from an
authorized Coleman Powersports Retailer.
2. This warranty does not apply to any vehicle which is used in competition
or used in a manner not consistent with the normal and proper intended
use for the vehicle. This vehicle is not intended for rental or commercial
use.
Who Can Perform Repairs Under this Warranty?
Repairs under this warranty should be performed by an authorized Coleman
Powersports retailer or comparable servicing dealer.
How to get service under this warranty
To get warranty service call Coleman Powersports at 888-405-8725 for the
location of your local servicing retailer / dealer. Please do not return the
product to the retailer where the product was purchased unless instructed
to do so by Coleman Powersports. The retailer of this product does not
make any warranty of its own and has no authority to implement this war-
ranty on behalf of Coleman Powersports without the approval of Coleman
Powersports. A COPY OF YOUR SALES RECEIPT IS REQUIRED FOR
WARRANTY SERVICE.
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This Warranty is NOT the Emissions Control Warranty
Please note this is a general Limited Warranty for this product. It IS NOT an
Emissions Control Warranty. Please see the Emissions Control Warranty in
this manual for warranties covering Emission components. The Emissions
Control Warranty can be found on page 35.

What this Warranty Does Not Cover
This warranty does not cover the following
1. Damage due to lack or improper maintenance as described in this
manual.
2. Damage which is caused by normal use and not caused by a defect in
materials or workmanship.
3. Use of the product which is not consistent with the intended use as
described in the operating instructions.
4. Any expendable maintenance item which need replacement or service
as part of normal maintenance, unless such items have defects in material
or workmanship which cause failure or premature wear.
5. Any product which has been altered or modied in a manner not
consistent with the original design of the product or in a manner not
approved by Coleman Powersports.
6. Front or rear tires or PVC outer shells
7. Damage or failures due to abuse, neglect, or misuse of the product.
Limitations of this Warranty
This warranty does not cover and Coleman Powersports disclaims any
responsibility for:
1. Loss of time or loss of use of the product.
2. Transportation costs to and from the authorized center.
3. Other loss or damage to other equipment or personal items.
Length of Implied Warranties
Any implied warranties are limited to the duration set forth in this warranty.
Coleman Powersports does not make any claim as to the merchantability
or tness for a particular purpose which would extend longer than the dura-
tion of this written warranty.
Check your State Laws as some State Laws do not allow limitations as to
the duration of an implied warranty. Some States may also not allow limi-
tation or exclusions based on incidental or consequential damages.
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IMPORTANT LABELS
LOCATION
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WARNING LABELS
IMPORTANT LABELS
Keep hands and fingers
away from chains and
sprockets.
Make sure guards are
securely in place before
operation.
WARNING!
WARNING
!
Never touch engine or
exhaust after running engine
until they have cooled.
THIS DRIFTER IS DESIGNED FOR ONE OPERATOR
AND NO PASSENGERS
WARNING
!
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UNDER
AGE
No one under the age of 16
should operate this Vehicle
WARNING
!
WARNING!
THIS DRIFTER CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO OPERATE IF DRIVEN CARELESSLY
INJURIES CAN RESULT IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS:
READ OWNER’S MANUAL AND ALL LABELS BEFORE YOU OPERATE THIS DRIFTER.
NO ONE UNDER THE
AGE OF 16 SHOULD OPERATE THIS DRIFTER
NEVER OPERATE THIS DRIFTER ON PUBLIC ROADS.
NEVER OPERATE THIS DRIFTER AT EXCESSIVE SPEEDS.
NEVER OPERATE THIS DRIFTER AROUND STATIONARY OBJECTS.
DO NOT RIDE
ON BACK OF
VEHICLE
WARNING
!
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 CAUGHT
IN MOVING PARTS
RESULTING IN
SEVERE INJURY OR
DEATH
Improper tire pressure or overloading
can cause loss of control.
Loss of control can result in severe
injury or death.
WARNING!
• Cold tire pressure:
Front: 20 ± 1psi (138 ± 7kpa)
Rear: 14 ± 1psi (96.5 ± 7kpa)
• Maximum weight capacity is
250 LBS. (113.4 Kg)
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13. Never take drugs or alcohol
before or during operation of this
Drift Trike.
14. Never attempt jumps or any
other type of stunts while operating
this Drift Trike.
15. Always follow the pre-ride
inspection procedures and main-
tenance procedures located in this
manual before use
17. Always keep hands, arms, legs
and feet inside the Drift Trike at all
times.
5. Never allow anyone under the
age of 16 to operate this Drift Trike.
6. Always wear a certied DOT
certied motorcycle type helmet
that ts properly, over the ankle
boots, eye protection, gloves, long
sleeve shirt and long pants while
operating this Drift Trike.
7. This Drift Trike is designed for
one operator and no passengers
Never allow a passenger on the Drift
Trike.
8. Never operate this Drift Trike
without the poly skid sleeves on the
rear tires. Operating the Drift trike
without the poly skid sleeves could
cause the Drift Trike to ip over,
9. Never operate this Drift Trike on
public roads. Operate Drift Trike in
a large area that has a smooth, level
paved surface with no obstacles.
SAFETY
18. Never operate Drift Trike in
water. Water can affect braking
performance of the Drift Trike.
Check braking performance after
exposure to water, it may be neces-
sary to apply the brakes allowing
friction to dry out the pads.
19. Do not attempt to ll the Drift
Trike with gasoline while the engine
is running or the engine is hot.
1. Always read and understand
the Owner’s/Operator’s manual
and warnings before starting the
Drift Trike for the rst time
2. This Drift Trike should only be
assembled by someone who has
the knowledge, ability and skills to
read and understand mechanical
instructions.
3. Use caution when providing
maintenance on this Drift Trike .
Make sure engine is turned off and
all components are cool. Never
attempt to make any adjustments
while engine is running.
4. Do not modify this Drift Trike
in any way, modications could
make the Drift Trike unsafe and\
or in violation of Federal and State
laws.
10. The hair guard at the rear of the
Drift Trike is not intended to provide
roll-over protection.
11. Never operate Drift Trike with
long hair, loose jewelry or loose
clothing that could get caught in
moving parts.
12. Always go slow on unfamil-
iar terrain and areas. Be alert to
changing terrain conditions when
operating the Drift Trike.
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1. Front Wheel
2. Hair Guard
3. Rear wheels
4. Engine
5. Seat
6. Ignition Switch
7. Handle Bars
8. Throttle Grip
9. Brake Handles
10. Brake uid reservoirs
11. Air Filter housing
12. Clutch
13. Spark Plug
14. Rear brake caliper
15. Drive Chain
16. Rear Axle
17. Muer
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DESCRIPTIONS AND PART LOCATIONS
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Right Brake Levers (3): Depressing
the right brake Lever will operate
the rear brake.
Note: Always check brakes before
operation
Throttle Girip (4): Turning the
throttle grip counter clockwise will
increase throttle causing Drifter to
move forward.
Ignition Switch (1): When the
ignition switch is placed in the
(ON) position the engine can start.
When the ignition switch is placed
in the (OFF) position the engine will
not start, or will turn off, if running.
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3
DESCRIPTION AND PART FUNCTIONS
4
Left Brake Levers (2): Depressing
the left brake Lever will operate the
front brake
Note: Always check brakes before
operation
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Fuel Tank Cap (1):
To open fuel tank cap, Turn cap
counter clockwise to remove. To
re-install cap, turn cap clockwise
until snug. Make sure cap is seated
properly .
Oil Fill plug/Dipstick (2)
To open Oil ll plug/Dipstick, turn
cap counter clockwise to remove.
To re-install cap, turn cap clockwise
until snug. Make sure cap is seated
properly
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Fuel Cap
DESCRIPTION AND PART FUNCTIONS
2
Oil ll Plug/Dip
Stick
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FUEL AND OIL
FUEL
Never use leaded gasoline in this
product. Leaded fuel could affect
the engine’s emissions and damage
the engine.
Drift Trike requires clean unleaded
regular gasoline with a minimum
octane rating of 90 or higher.
Gasoline/ Ethanol blends
A blend of unleaded gasoline with
Ethanol, also known as GASOHOL,
at or below 10% (E10 ) can be used
in your Drift Trike. Ethanol greater
than 10% can damage your engine
and will void your warranty.
Gasoline/Methanol Blends
A blend of gasoline with Methanol of
5% or less can be used in your Drift
Trike. Do not use gasoline, under
any circumstances, containing more
than 5% Methanol, doing so will
damage your engine and will void the ENGINE OIL
The recommended oil for this Drift
Trike is SAE10W-30 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 - .63qt. (.6L).
Overlling the fuel tank can
cause the fuel to expand which
can cause overow due to the
heat from the engine or sun.
Spilled fuel can catch re.
Never ll the fuel tank above the
bottom edge of the ller neck.
!WARNING
Fuel and fuel vapor are highly
ammable and toxic. You can
be burned or poisoned while
refueling.
Before refueling make sure to
follow the procedures listed:
1 Shut o engine, Make sure
there are no ames, sparks or
heat sources close by.
2 Make sure engine has cooled
3 Refuel only outdoors in a
well ventilated area.
4 Do not smoke while refueling.
5 Wipe up any spills immedi-
ately.
6 Avoid breathing any fuel
vapors.
7 Keep children and pets away.
!WARNING
warranty
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Performing maintenance and
checks while the engine is
running could be hazardous.
You could be severely injured
by moving parts or hot
surfaces.
Never perform maintenance
or check procedures while the
engine is running with the
exception of checking the
ignition switch or throttle.
!WARNING
Failing to inspect and maintain
your Drift Trike could be
hazardous.
Not following the pre-ride
inspection procedures could
result in loosing control of the
Drift Trike resulting in an
accident or damage to the Drift
Trike.
Always perform a Pre-ride
inspection before operating.
PRE-RIDE INSPECTION
!WARNING
Inspecting and checking the
condition of the Drift Trike before
each ride is important. Follow-
ing the pre-ride check list will help
insure the you do not have
mechanical problems which could
result in injury or becoming strand-
ed. Make sure the Drift Trike is in
good operating condition before
each ride.
WHAT TO
CHECK
CHECK FOR
Steering • Smoothness
• No restriction of
movement
Brakes • Correct uid level
• Inspect hoses for
leaks
• Inspect brake pads
for wear.
Tires • Proper tire pressure
• Proper tread depth
• Rubber has no
cracks
Fuel Tank • Enough fuel for the
ride
• Fuel cap secure
• Hoses have no
signs of cracks or
leaks
Throttle
Grip
• Throttle grip snaps
back to idle when
released
• Operates freely
Engine
Ignition
switch
• Switch shuts off
engine when acti-
vated.
Engine
Oil
• Correct oil level
Drive
Chain
• Proper tension
• Lubricated
• No excessive wear
or damage
General
Condition
• All nuts and bolts
tight, check every
time
• No rattles from en-
gine or frame while
running
• Front andRear tires
at propper PSI and
Poly skid sleeves in
place.
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Operating this Drift Trike on dirt
or rough surfaces could be
hazardous.
Operating on rough surfaces ,
including, dirt, rough parking
lots, sidewalks, driveways and
streets can cause loss of
control resulting in severe
injury or death. Drift Trike tires
are designed for smooth, ob-
sruction free paved surfaces.
Avoid operating Drift Trike on
dirt or rough surfaces.
!WARNING
Carrying a passenger could be
hazardous
Carrying a passenger could
cause loss of control resulting
in severe injury of death to the
operator and/or passengers.
This Drift Trike is designed for
one operator and no passengers
Never allow a passenger.
!WARNING
Operating this Drift Trike 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
severe injury or death.
Never operate on public roads
or highways.
!WARNING
Operating this Drift Trike in a
irresponsible manner which
includes jumping or other
stunts could be hazardous.
Jumping or other stunts could
result in loss of control of the
Drift Trike resulting in severe
injury or death.
Never attempt stunts, such as
jumping.
!WARNING
OPERATING THE DRIFT TRIKE
Operating a Drift Trike on hills
could be hazardous
Operating a Drift Trike on a hill
could result in rolling over while
traversing, ipping over back-
wards while climbing, ipping
over while descending, general
loss of control of the Drift Trike.
Any of these accidents on a hill
could result in severe injury or
death.
Never operate a Drift Trike on
steep hills.
!WARNING
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OPERATING THE DRIFT TRIKE
HELMET, EYE
PROTECTION,
PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING
Always wear a DOT certied
helmet (1). A helmet helps protect
against serious head injuries in the
event of an accident. A helmet
is the most important safety gear
item you can wear. Consult with
a motorcycle dealer for the correct
size and type of helmet that is right
for you.
Always wear eye protection when
operating a Drift Trike such as a
face shield or goggles (2). While
operating a Drift Trike you can be hit
in the eyes by any of the following:
dust, branches, rocks, debris from
other operators, bugs, etc. Good eye
protection as well as a helmet and
protective operating gear should be
mandatory when operating aDrift
Trike
Wear protective clothing: Long
sleeve shirt (3), Gloves (4), Long
pants (5), over the ankle boots (6).
Operating a Drift Trike exposes the
operator to many hazards, wearing
protective clothing can help protect
the operator from injury.
Operating a Drift Trike without
a helmet, eye protection, and
protective clothing can be
hazardous
Operating a Drift Trike without a
helmet increases the chance of
severe head injury or death in
the event of an accident.
Operating a Drift Trike without
eye protection such as a face
shield or goggles could result in
severe injury in the event of an
accident.
Operating a Drift Trike without
protective clothing; closed
toe shoes, long pants, gloves,
long sleeve shirt could result in
severe injury in the event of an
accident.
Always wear a Helmet, eye pro-
tection, long pants, long sleeve
shirt, over the ankle boots and
gloves while operating a Drift
Trike
!WARNING
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STARTING ENGINE
To start the engine
1. Place the fuel valve (1) in the
“ON” (right) position.
2.. If engine is cold, place the choke
lever (2) in the “ON” (left) position.
3. Place the ON/OFF switch (3),
located on the Handle bars, in the
“ON” position.
4. Pull the starter recoil cord (4) to
start the engine.
5. Once engine has warmed up for a
few minutes, place the choke lever
(2) back to the “OFF” (right)
position.
Starting or running the Drift
Trike in an enclosed area such
as a garage or shed where there
is no ventilation is hazardous.
Inhaling exhaust fumes from
the Drift Trike can cause severe
injury or death.
Never start or run the Drift Trike
in an inclosed environment
where there is no ventilation.
Always start and run outdoors.
!WARNING
OPERATING THE DRIFT TRIKE
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STARTING OFF
OPERATING THE DRIFT TRIKE
Operating this Drift Trike at
excessive speeds could be
hazardous.
Driving at excessive speeds in-
creases your chances of losing
control of the Drift Trike, which
could result in severe injury or
death.
Always go at a speed that is
proper for the conditions,
visibility, operator skill, and
operator experience. Always
know the surface before
operating.
!WARNING
Removing hands from the
Handle bars and/or feet from the
foot holds while operating the
Drift Trike could be hazardous.
Removing both or one hand
from the Handle Bars and/or feet
from the foot holds could result
in loss of control of the Drift
Trike resulting in severe injury
or death.
Always Operate with both hands
on the Handle bars and both
feet on the foot holds while
operating the Drift Trike.
!WARNING
1. Start and warm up the engine
according to the instructions in this
manual.
2. Sit down in the Drift Trike.
3. Apply throttle gradually to start
off. Practice driving the Drift Trike
slowly on a at, smooth paved
surface. Make sure that there
is plenty of room for turning.
Applying full throttle when
starting o could be hazardous.
The Drift Trike could lurch
forward causing loss of control.
Always open the throttle
gradually when starting o from
a stopped position.
!WARNING
Braking while turning could be
hazardous.
Braking while turning could
cause the Drift Trike to slide
out of control or ip over which
could result in severe injury or
death.
Before making a turn, slow
down and release the brake.
!WARNING
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CLIMBING A HILL
1. Stop and evaluate the hill before
attempting to climb. Make sure the
hill is not too steep, the terrain is not
loose or slippery and that there are
no obstacles.
2. Approach the hill at a steady
speed and maintain speed through-
out the climb.
3. When approaching the top of
the hill, slow down.
If it is determined that you will not
make it to the top of the hill:
1. Do not try to turn the Drift Trike
around while operating and come
back down, this could cause the
Drift Trike to rollover
2. Slowly back the Drift Trike down
the hill while applying the brakes.
DESCENDING A HILL
To operate the Drift Trike going
down a hill, follow the instructions
below.
1. Stop and evaluate the hill before
attempting to descend. Make sure
the hill is not too steep, the terrain is
not loose or slippery and that there
are no obstacles.
2. Do not go down the hill on a
sharp angle, this could cause the
Drift Trike to ip over. Instead, go
straight down the hill. Apply the
brakes on the way down.
Traversing a hill could be
hazardous.
Traversing a hill could result in
loosing control and ipping
the Drift Trike over. This could
result in severe injury or death.
Never attempt to traverse a hill
that is too steep or has loose or
slippery terrain.
!WARNING
TRAVERSING A HILL
OPERATING THE DRIFT TRIKE
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