Pre-Ride Inspection; Starting The Engine - Yerf-Dog 3209 Owner's Manual

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The pre-ride inspection is a series of quick and easy steps that must be performed to prevent damage

to the kart and injury to the driver.

Note: The pre-ride inspection should be performed before every ride.

• Unit must be on flat, level ground.

• Check oil level. If oil is below minimum level replenish to proper level.

• Check brake fluid to ensure that it is clear colored and that the fluid level is in the minimum and

maximum range.

• Check air pressure in tires. If air pressure is below 3 psi inflate to 5 psi. Do not exceed 5 psi.

• Check to be sure the throttle is not sticking before starting the engine. Make certain that it returns

quickly to the full "off" position when released.

• Visually inspect all fasteners on the kart. Take special care in identifying any loose or missing

nuts and/or bolts. Do not operate kart if fasteners are missing.

• Ensure proper operation of brakes by applying pressure to brake pedal. Make sure there is a

firm, solid feel in response to the pressure and that it does not "leak" down.

• Check the drive chain for proper tension. If chain is too loose or too tight, refer to drive chain

tightening procedure.

• Visually inspect sprockets for broken teeth and loose fasteners.

• Always wear a helmet and other essential safety gear.

• Get in the kart slowly. Do not jump in.

• Fasten seat belt.

• Adjust seat position to comfort using lever directly in front and under seat.

• Apply brake.

• Flip green ON/OFF switch to ON position.

• With brake still depressed, start engine by pressing

red starter button.

Note: Engine will not turn over unless brake pedal

is depressed.

Note: Do not depress accelerator pedal prior to

starting. This unit has an automatic choke and

depressing the accelerator overrides the choke and

makes it difficult to start.

• To immediately kill engine -- flip green ON/OFF switch

to OFF position.

WARNING

• The exhaust pipe, muffler, and heat shields are

very hot during and after operation. DO NOT

touch them until they have cooled.

• The engine exhaust from this product contains

chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects,

or other reproductive harm.

Gasoline powered engine exhaust fumes are

poisonous and can cause loss of consciousness

and / or death. Avoid prolonged inhalation.

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