Coleman POWERSPORTS BK160 User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
No one under the age of 16 should operate this go kart.
Always wear a helmet it could save your life!
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY! Model:BK150
Provincial / Municipal governments have different regulations
pertaining to owning and operating an off-road vehicle,
learn the regulations in your area.
POWERSPORTS

To the Owner
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
operation.
For questions regarding operation and maintenance of this Go Kart, please
call Coleman Powersports toll free 888-405-8725
Safety - Notice to parents
No one under the age of 16 should operate this Go Kart . Not all
children have the strength, size, skill, 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 collision or rollover can occur
quickly, even during routine maneuvers such as turning, driving on
hills and over obstacles.
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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 first
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 emphasize special important information in the manual, please note the following :
This is the alert symbol. The symbol means ATTENTION!, BECOME ALERT!,
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
To emphasize important safety information, the word WARNING, with the alert symbol, has
special meaning.:
Indicates a potential hazard that could result in
SEVERE INJURY or DEATH to the operator, bystander
or person inspecting or repairing the Go Kart.
To emphasize important information, the word CAUTION has special meaning.:
Indicates special precautions that must be taken to
avoid damage to the Go Kart.
To emphasize important information, the word NOTE has special meaning.:
Indicates key information to make procedures easier
or clearer to understand.
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, batteries, oil and tires.
!WARNING or CAUTION
The first part will identify a POTENTIAL HAZARD.
The second part will describe WHAT COULD HAPPEN if the warning or caution is
ignored.
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WARNING
CAUTION:
NOTE:
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.
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Operating, servicing and
maintaining a passenger vehicle or
o-road vehicle can expose you to
chemicals including engine
exhaust , carbon monoxide,
phthalates, and lead, which are
known to the state of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. To
minimize exposure, avoid
breathing exhaust, do not idle the
engine except as necessary, service
your vehicle in a well-ventilated
area and wear gloves or wash your
hands frequently when servicing
your vehicle. For more information
go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/-
passenger-vehicle
!WARNING
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
COLEMAN POWERSPORTS WARRANTY..2
IMPORTANT SAFETY LABELS................4
LOCATION......................................4
LABELS. ........................................5
SAFETY..............................................7
DESCRIPTION AND PART LOCATIONS... 8
DESCRIPTION AND PART FUNCTIONS.. 9
IGNITION SWITCH/IGNITION KEY ..... 9
BRAKE PEDAL. ...............................9
GAS PEDAL. ...................................9
PARKING BRAKE LEVER. .................9
FORWARD AND REVERSE LEVER. .....9
HORN. ............................................. 9
LIGHT SWITCH/HIGH LOWBEAM.......9
FUEL TANK CAP ..............................10
OIL FILL PLUG/DIPSTICK.................10
SEAT ADJUSTMENT.........................11
FUEL AND OIL. ................................... 12
FUEL. ............................................12
ENGINE OIL. .................................. 12
BREAK IN .......................................... 13
PRE RIDE INSPECTION........................14
OPERATING THE GO KART ...................15
WARNINGS....................................15
HELMET, EYE PROTECTION AND
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. ..................16
SEAT BELTS. .................................. 17
STARTING THE ENGINE....................18
STARTING OFF ................................19
OPERATING ON HILLS......................20
CLIMBING A HILL. ................20
DESCENDING A HILL. ...........20
TRAVERSING A HILL..............20
SKIDDING OR SLIDING. ...................21
OPERATING THROUGHWATER. .........22
OPERATING IN COLD WEATHER. .......23
LOAD GUIDELINES. .........................24
AFTER MARKET PARTS.....................24
MAINTENANCE. ..................................25
MAINTENANCE CHART.....................26
BATTERY INSTALLATION ...................27
AIR FILTER......................................29
SPARK PLUG. .................................30
ENGINE OIL.................................... 31
CHECKING. .........................31
CHANGING..........................31
CLEANING OIL FILTER...........32
TRANSMISSION OIL........................32
IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT ...............33
SHOCK ABSORBER ADJUSTMENT ....33
FUEL HOSE INSPECTION .................34
BRAKES. .......................................34
BRAKE FLUID INSPECTION....34

VALVE CLEARANCE. ........................35
FUSE REPLACEMENT ......................35
CHAIN ...........................................36
INSPECTION ...........................36
TENSION AND ADJUSTMENT.....36
CLEANING AND
LUBRICATION...36 TIRES. .............. 37
REPLACING. ...........................37
STORAGE.......................................38
RETURNING TO SERVICE. ................38
WASHING THE GO KART ..................39
TRANSPORTING. ................................39
TROUBLE SHOOTING. .........................40
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS...................41
SPECIFICATIONS................................42
VEHICLE AND ENGINE NUMBER
LOCATION ........................................
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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
WARRANTY ...................................... 44

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 46.
The Warranty
Coleman Powersports offers the following warranty to the initial purchaser of this new
Coleman Powersports product. The initial purchaser is defined as the first 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 work-
manship 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?
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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 warranty 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 modified 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 fitness for a particular
purpose which would extend longer than the duration 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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IMPORTANT LABELS
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