Coleman Powersports KT196-C User manual

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POWERSPORTS
(888)-405-8725 Coleman Powersports
364 S Smith Rd. Tempe, AZ. 85281
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OWNER’S MANUAL
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY!
No one under the age of 13should operate this go kart.
Always wear a helmet it could save your life!
REV 020317
Model: KT196-C

Congratulations on your purchase of a Coleman Powersports Go Kart. 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 Go Kart opera-
tion.
For questions regarding operation and maintenance of this Go Kart, please
call Coleman Powersports toll free 888-405-8725
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 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 Go
Kart owner and all operators. Parents should review the manual carefully
with their children. Never allow anyone to operate the Go Kart without rst
reading and understanding the Owner’s/Operator’s manual.
This Owner’s/ Operator’s manual should be a permanent part of the Go
Kart 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
recomended minimum age to operate this go-kart is 13 . Not all children
have the strength, size, skill, and judgment needed to operate this vehicle
safely.

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
go-kart.
!
CAUTION: Indicates special precautions that must be
taken to avoid damage to the Go Kart.
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
Go Kart 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 PEDAL...................................... 7
GAS PEDAL........................................... 7
PARKING BRAKE LEVER..................... 7
FUEL TANK CAP.................................... 8
OIL FILL PLUG/DIPSTICK.................... 8
SEAT ADJUSTMENT.............................. 9
FUEL AND OIL............................................ 10
FUEL...................................................... 10
ENGINE OIL.......................................... 10
PRE RIDE INSPECTION............................ 11
OPERATING THE GO KART...................... 12
WARNINGS.......................................... 12
HELMET, EYE PROTECTION AND
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING...................... 13
SEAT BELTS.......................................... 14
STARTING THE ENGINE....................... 15
STARTING OFF....................................... 16
OPERATING ON HILLS.......................... 17
CLIMBING A HILL..................... 17
DESCENDING A HILL............... 17
TRAVERSING A HILL............... 17
SKIDDING OR SLIDING..................... 18
OPERATING THROUGH WATER........... 19
OPERATING IN COLD WEATHER......... 20
LOAD GUIDELINES................................ 21
AFTER MARKET PARTS...................... 21
MAINTENANCE.......................................... 22
MAINTENANCE CHART......................... 23
AIR FILTER............................................ 24
SPARK PLUG........................................ 25
ENGINE OIL .......................................... 26
CHECKING................................ 26
CHANGING................................ 26
IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT................. 27
SHOCK ABSORBER ADJUSTMENT..... 27
FUEL HOSE INSPECTION..................... 28
BRAKES................................................. 28
BRAKE FLUID INSPECTION.... 28
TORQUE CONVERTER CLEANING
AND LUBRICATION............................... 29
CHAIN.................................................... 30
INSPECTION................................ 30
TENSION AND ADJUSTMENT.....30
CLEANING AND LUBRICATION..30
TIRES...................................................... 31
REPLACING................................. 31
STORAGE............................................... 32
RETURNING TO SERVICE..................... 32
WASHING THE GO KART...................... 33
TRANSPORTING......................................... 33
TROUBLE SHOOTING................................. 34
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS........................ 35
SPECIFICATIONS........................................ 36
VEHICLE AND ENGINE NUMBER
LOCATION................................................... 37
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
WARRANTY................................................. 38

COLEMAN POWERSPORTS LIMITED WARRANTY
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 38.
The Warranty
Coleman Powersports offers the following warranty to the initial purchaser
of this new Coleman Powersports product. The initial purchaser is dened
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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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 modied in a manner not
consistent with the original design of the product or in a manner not
approved by Coleman Powersports.
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 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 you State Laws as some State Laws do not allow limitations as to the
duration of an implied warranty. Some States may also not allow limitation
or exclusions based on incidental or consequential damages.
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13. Never take drugs or alcohol
before or during operation of this Go
Kart.
14. Never attempt jumps or any
other type of stunts while operating
this Go Kart.
15. Always follow the pre-ride
inspection procedures and main-
tenance procedures located in this
manual before use.
16. Always go slow on terrain that
is not familiar, be alert, an obstacle
could come up unexpectedly.
17. Always keep hands, arms, legs
and feet inside the Go Kart at all
times.
6. Always wear a certied DOT
certied motorcycle type helmet
that ts properly, over the ankle
boots, eye protection, gloves, long
sleeve shirt and long pants while
operating this Go Kart.
7. This Go Kart is designed for one
operator and one passenger. Never
allow more than one operator and
one passenger.
8. Always wear seat belts provided.
Make sure seat belts t properly for
both operator and passenger before
starting the Go Kart.
9. Never operate this Go Kart on
paved surfaces and/or public roads.
Pavement may cause the Go Kart to
become unstable.
SAFETY
18. Never operate Go Kart in water
that is deeper than 3 inches. Do
not operate in fast owing water.
Water can affect braking
performance of the Go Kart. Check
braking performance after exposure
to water, it may be necessary to
apply the brakes allowing friction to
dry out the pads.
19. Do not attempt to ll the Go-
Kart 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
Go Kart for the rst time
2. This Go-Kart 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 Go-Kart.
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 Go-Kart
in any way, modications could
make the Go-Kart unsafe and/or
in violation of Federal and State
laws.
10. The brush guard surrounding
the driver and passenger is not
intended to provide rollover protec-
tion. Before each use, make sure
all tubes are securely in place and
bolts are tight.
11. Never operate Go Kart with long
hair, loose jewelry or loose cloth-
ing that could get caught in moving
parts.
12. Always go slow on unfamiliar
terrain. Be alert to changing terrain
conditions when operating the Go
Kart.
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5. Recommended minimum age
to operate this Go Kart is 13

1. Front Wheel
2. Front Shocks
3. Brush Guard
4. Rear Rack
5. Rear wheels
6. Engine
7. Seat Belts
8. Seat
9. Ignition Switch
10. Steering Wheel
11 Gas Pedal
12. Brake Pedal
13. Brake uid reservoir
14. Air Filter housing
15. Torque Converter
16. Spark Plug
17. Rear brake caliper
18. Drive Chain
19. Rear Axle
20. Mufer
21. Chain,Torque
converter and
brake caliper
cover
22. Rear Shocks
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DESCRIPTIONS AND PART LOCA-
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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.
Go Kart requires clean unleaded
regular gasoline with a minimum
octane rating of 87 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 Go Kart. 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 Go
Kart. 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 Go
Kart 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).
Overlling the fuel tank can
cause the fuel to expand which
can cause overow 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 off 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 Go Kart could be hazard-
ous.
Not following the pre-ride
inspection procedures could
result in loosing control of the
Go Kart resulting in an accident
or damage to the Go Kart.
Always perform a Pre-ride
inspection before operating.
PRE-RIDE INSPECTION
!WARNING
Inspecting and checking the
condition of the Go Kart before each
ride is important. Following the
pre-ride check list will help insure
the you do not have mechanical
problems which could result in
injury or becoming stranded. Make
sure the Go Kart is in good operat-
ing 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
Pedal
• Pedal snaps back
to idle when re-
leased
• 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
• No rattles from en-
gine or frame while
running
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Operating this Go Kart on paved
surfaces could be hazardous.
Operating on paved surfaces ,
including parking lots,
sidewalks, driveways and
streets can cause loss of
control resulting in severe
injury or death. Go Kart tires
are designed for off-road use
only, paved surfaces adversely
affect handling and control.
Avoid operating Go Kart on
paved surfaces. If you must
cross a paved surface, go slow
and do not make sudden turns
or stops.
!WARNING
Carrying more than one pas-
senger on this Go Kart could be
hazardous
Carrying more than one pas-
senger could cause loss of
control resulting in severe injury
of death to the operator and/or
passengers.
This Go Kart is designed for one
operator and one passenger.
Never allow 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
severe injury or death.
Never operate on public roads
or highways.
!WARNING
Operating this Go Kart 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
Go Kart resulting in severe
injury or death.
Never attempt stunts, such as
jumping.
!WARNING
OPERATING THE GO KART
Operating a Go Kart on hills
could be
hazardous
Operating a Go Kart 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 Go Kart.
Any of these accidents on a hill
could result in severe injury or
death.
Never operate a Go Kart on
steep hills.
!WARNING
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OPERATING THE GO KART
HELMET, EYE
PROTECTION,
PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING
Always wear a DOT certied
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 Go Kart such as a face
shield or goggles (2). While operat-
ing a Go Kart you can be hit in the
eyes by any of the following: dust,
branches, rocks, debris from other
operators, bugs, etc. Good eye pro-
tection as well as a helmet and
protective operating gear should be
mandatory when 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 help protect
the operator from injury.
Operating a Go Kart without a
helmet, eye protection, and pro-
tective clothing can be hazard-
ous
Operating a Go Kart without a
helmet
increases the chance of severe
head injury or death in the event
of an accident.
Operating a Go Kart without eye
protection such as a face shield
or goggles could result in
severe injury in the event of an
accident.
Operating a Go Kart 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 Go
Kart.
!WARNING
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OPERATING THE GO KART
SEAT BELTS
To connect the seat belt harness,
properly sit in the seat and place
arms through the shoulder straps
(1) on the corresponding side of the
harness. After shoulder strap is in
place, buckle the lap belt (2) and
tighten by pulling the loose ends
(3) .
If there is no passenger in the
passenger seat, make sure the
passenger seat belt is latched
together and secure.
Never start the go kart without the
operator and passenger wearing the
seat belt harness in the appropriate
manner.
Riding in this go kart without
the seat belt harness worn and
attached properly for both the
operator and passenger could
be hazardous
riding the go kart without the
seat belt harness worn by both
the operator and passenger
increases the chance of injury
or death in the event of an
accident
Never operate or allow a
passenger to ride in the go kart
without the seat belt harness
worn and attached properly.
!WARNING
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