Coleman POWERSPORTS RTK200 User manual

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(888)-405-8725 Coleman
P owerspor ts 364 S Smith Rd. Tempe,
AZ. 85281
POWERSPORTS
OWNER’S MANUAL
No one under age 13 should operate this go kart.
Always wear a helmet it could save your life!
Model: RTK200
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY!
Provincial / Municipal governments have different
regulations pertaining to owning and operating an
off-road vehicle, learn the regulations in your area.
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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 GoKart
operation.
For questions regarding operation and maintenance of this Go Kart,please
call Coleman Powersports toll free 888-405-8725
Safety - Notice to parents
The recommended age for operating this Go Kart is 13 . Not all children
have the strength,size,skill,and judgment needed to operate this vehicle
safety.
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 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.

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To emphasize special important information in the manual, please note the
following :
This is the alert symbol. The symbol means ATTENTION!,
BECOME ALERT!
To emphasize important safety information, the word WARNING, with the
alert symbol, has specialmeaning:
Indicates a potential hazard that could
result in SEVERE INJURY or DEATH to the
operator, bystander or person repairing
the go-kart.
To emphasize important information, the word CAUTION has special
meaning:
CAUTION:
Indicates special precautions that mustbe
taken to avoid damage to the Go Kart.
To emphasize important information, the word NOTE has special meaning:
NOTE: Indicates key information to make procedures
easier or clearer tounderstand.
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W ARNING or CAU
TIO N
The first 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.
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.
This manual is based on the latest product information available at the
time of publication. Coleman Powersports has a policy ofcontinually
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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Opera ting , s er vicing and
main taining a passenger v ehicle o r
off- r oad v ehicle can e xpose y ou t o
chemicals including eng ine
e xhaust , c a r bon monoxide ,
ph t hala t e s , and lead , which a r e
k nown t o the s t a t e of C alifo r nia t o
cause canc er and birth defec t s o r
o t h er r e p r oduc tiv e ha r m . T o
minimiz e e xposur e , a v oid
br e a thing e xhaust , do not idle the
eng ine e x c ept as nec e ssa r y , s er vic e
you r v ehicle in a w e ll- v en t ila t ed
a r e a and w e a r glo v e s o r wash you r
hands f r equently when s er vicing
You r v ehicle . F o r mor e info r mation
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
COLEMAN POWERSPORTS WARRANTY...1 ENGINE OIL................................................... 26
INPORTANT SAFETY LABLES.....................3 CHECKING..................................................... 26
LOCATION................................................3 CHANGING.................................................... 26
LABELS.....................................................4 FUEL HOSE INSPECTION................................ 27
SAFETY....................................................5 BRAKES......................................................... 28
DESCRIPTION AND PART LOCATIONS.....6 BRAKE FLUID INSPECTION............................ 28
IGNITION SWITCH...................................7 TORQUE CONVERTER CLEANING
BRAKE PEDAL..........................................7 AND LUBRICATION....................................... 29
GAS PEDAL..............................................7 CHAIN........................................................... 30
PARKING BRAKE LEVER...........................7 INSPECTION.................................................. 30
FUEL TANK CAP.......................................8 TENSION AND ADJUSTMENT......................... 30
OIL FILL PLUG/DIPSTICK..........................8 CLEANING AND LUBRICATION....................... 30
SEAT ADJUSTMENT.................................9 TIRES.............................................................. 31
FUEL AND OIL........................................10 REPLACING.................................................... 31
FUEL.......................................................10 STORAGE....................................................... 32
ENGINE OIL............................................10 RETURNING TO SERVICE................................ 32
PRE RIDE INSPECTION...........................11 WASHING THE GO KART................................ 33
OPERATION THE GO KART....................12 TRANSPORTING............................................. 33
WARNINGS...........................................12 TROUBLE SHOOTING.................................... 34
HELMET,EYE PROTECITION AND TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS............................ 35
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING........................13 SPECIFICATIONS.......................................... 35
SEAT BELTS...........................................14 VEHICLE AND ENGINE NUMBER
STARTING THE ENGINE.........................15 LOCATION.................................................... 37
STARTING OFF......................................16 EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
OPERATING ON HILL.............................17 WARRANTY.................................................. 38
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

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 page38.
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 salesreceipt.
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, replace or refund the purchase amount of any
original Coleman Powersports unit/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 properintended
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 service center.
How to get service under thiswarranty
To get warranty service call Coleman Powersports at 888-405-8725 for
the location of your local service center. Please do not return the product
to the retailer where the product was purchased unless instructed to do
soby 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 NotCover
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 theproduct.
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 themerchant
ability or fitness for a particular purpose which would extend longer than
the duration of this writtenwarranty.
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
LOCATION
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SAFETY
1. Always read and understand
the Owner’s/Operator’s manual
and warnings before starting the
Go Kart for the first 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 offand
all components are cool. Never
attempt to make any adjustments
while engine is running.
4. Do not modify this Go Kart
in any way, modifications could
make the Go-Kart unsafe and/or
in violation of Federal and State
laws.
5. This Go Kart is recommended for
riders 13 and older.
6. Always wear a certified DOT
motorcycle or ATV helmet thatfits
properly.
7. This Go Kart is designed for one
operator and no passengers.
8. Always wear seat belt
provided. Make sure seat belts fit
properly before starting the Go
Kart.
9. Never operate this Go Kart on
paved surfaces and/or publicroads.
Pavement may cause the Go Kartto
become unstable.
10. The head bar in back of the
operator is not intended to
provide rollover protection. 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 inmoving
parts.
12. Always go slow on unfamiliar
terrain. Be alert to changingterrain
conditions when operating the Go
Kart.
13. Never take drugs or alcohol
before or during operation of thisGo
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 inthis
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.
18. Never operate Go Kart in water
that is deeper than 2 inches. Do
not operate in fast flowing water.
Water can affect braking
performance of the Go Kart. Check
braking performance afterexposure
to water, it may be necessary to
apply the brakes allowing friction to
dry out the pads.
19. Do not attempt to fill the Go-
Kart with gasoline while theengine
is running or the engine is hot.

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DESCRIPTIONS AND PART LOCATIONS
1. Front Wheel
2. Front Shocks
3. Brush Guard
4. Rear Rack
5. Rear Wheel
6. Engine
7. Seat Belts
8. Seat
9. Ignition Switch
10. Steering wheel
11. Gas Pedal
12. Brake Pedal
13. Brake fluid reservoir
14. Air filter housing
15. Torque Converter
16. Spark plug
17. Rear brake caliper
18. Drive Chain
19. Rear Axle
20. Muffler
21. Chain, Torque
converter and
brake caliper
cover
22.Rear Shocks
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DESCRIPTION AND PART FUNCTIONS
Ignition Switch (1): When the
ignition switch is placed in the (ON)
position the engine canstart.
When the ignition switch is placed in the
(OFF) position the enginewill not start,
or will turn off, if running.
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Brake Pedal (3): Depressing the brake
pedal will stop the Go Kart.
Note: Always check brakes before
operation
Gas Pedal (4): Depressing gas pedal
will increase engine RPMs causing Go
Kart to move forward.
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Parking Brake(5):Depressing the brake
pedal and activating the Pa- rking brake
lever will set the parking brake.
Note: Always set parking brake before
starting the Go-Kart.

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DESCRIPTION AND PART FUNCTIONS
Fuel Tank Cap (1):
To open fuel tank cap, Turn cap
counter clockwise to remove. To
re-install cap, turn capclockwise
until snug. Make sure cap isseated
properly .
Oil Fill plug/Dipstick (2)
To open Oil fill plug/Dipstick, turn cap
counter clockwise to remove. To
re-install cap, turn cap clockwise until
snug. Make sure cap isseated properly.
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Fuel Cap
Oil Fill Plug / Dipstick

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F a ilu re t o h ave t h e seat
lo cke d in po s i t ion c ould
b e h azar dou s .
Th e seat c o m ing loo se
c ould ca u se t h e op erat o r
t o loo se c on tr ol.
Never op erate t h e Go Kart
wi t hou t t h e seat lo cke d in
pl ace .
DESCRIPTION AND PART FUNCTIONS
SEAT ADJUSTMENT
Seat adjustment (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 operating the Go Kart
make sure the seats are bolted in
properly and that the seat latch is
locked in place in desired position.
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Fuel and fuel vapor are highly
flammable 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 flames,
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 A void breathing any fuel
vapors.
7 Keep children and pets away.
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Overfilling the fuel tank can
cause the fuel to expand which
can cause overflow due to the
heat from the engine or sun.
Spilled fuel can catch fire.
Never fill the fuel tank above the
bottom edge of the filler neck.
FUEL
FUEL AND OIL
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 aminimum
octane rating of 87 orhigher.
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 voidthe
warranty.
ENGINE OIL
The recommended oil for this Go
Kart is SAE10W-30 motor oil, if this
oil is not available, any of the oilson
the chart below will work. Note the
temperature requirements for each
of the oils.
Quantity of oil - .63qt. (.6L).

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PRE-RIDE INSPECTION
Inspecting and checking the
condition of the Go Kart before each
ride is important. Followingthe
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.
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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.
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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.
WHAT T O
CHECK
CHECK FOR
St eering
• Smoothness
• No restriction of
mo vement
Brak es
• Correct fluid level
• Inspect hoses for
leaks
• Inspect brak e pads
for wear.
Tires
• Proper tire pressure
• Proper tread depth
• Rubber has no
crac ks
Fuel T ank
• Enough fuel for the
ride
• Fuel cap secure
• Hoses ha ve no
signs of crac ks or
leaks
Thro ttle
P edal
• P edal snaps bac k
t o idle when re -
leased
• Operat es freely
Engine
Ignition
switch
• Switch shuts off
engine when acti-
v ated.
Engine
Oil
• Correct oil level
Driv e
Chain
• Proper t ension
• Lubricated
• No excessive wear
or damage
General
Condition
• All nuts and bolts
tight
• No rattles from
engine or frame
while running.

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Operating a Go Kart on
hills could be hazardous.
Operating a Go Kart on a hill
could result in rolling over while
traversing, flipping over back-
wards while climbing, flipping
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.
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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.
OPERATING THE GO KART
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Carrying more than one
passenger on this Go Kart
could be hazardous.
Carrying more than one
passenger 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 passengers.
Never allow more than one
passenger.
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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.
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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.
A void operating Go Kart on
paved surfaces. If you must
cross a paved surface, go slow
and do not make sudden turns
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Operating a Go Kart without a
helmet, eye protection, and pro-
tective clothing can be
hazardous.
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.
OPERATING THE GO KART
HELMET, EYE 1
PROTECTION, 2
PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING 3
Always wear a DOT certified
helmet (1). A helmet helpsprotect 4
against serious head injuries in the
event of an accident. A helmet
is the most important safetygear
item you can wear. Consult with
a motorcycle dealer for the correct 6
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 eyepro-
tection as well as a helmet and
protective operating gear shouldbe
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 helpprotect
the operator from injury.
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OPERATING THE GO KART
SEAT BELTS
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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.
Never start the go kart without the
operator and passenger wearing the
seat belt harness in the appropriate
manner.
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 sue the
passenger seat belt is latched
together and secure.
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Starting or running the Go Kart in
an enclosed area such as a garage
or shed where there is no
ventilation is hazardous.
Inhaling exhaust fumes from the Go
Kart can cause severe injury or
death.
Never start or run the Go Kart in an
inclosed environment where there is
no ventilation. Always start and run
outdoors.
OPERATING THE GO KART
STARTING ENGINE
To start the engine
1. Set the parking brake by depressing the
brake pedal and setting the Parking brake
lever(1).
2.Place the fuel valve (2) in the
“ON” (right) position.
3. If engine is cold, place thechoke
lever (3) in the “ON” (left)position.
4.Place the ON/OFF switch (4),
located on the Steering column,in
the “ON” position.
5.Pull the starter recoil cord (5)to
start the engine.
6.Once engine has warmed up for a
few minutes, place the choke lever
(3) back to the “OFF” (right)
position.
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