Mini BAJA MOTORSPORTS User Manual

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NOTE: All the below items (1-35) should be read and understood by the operator. Failure to do so could

endanger the personal safety of the operator.

This vehicle is not licensable. IT IS NOT TO BE

OPERATED ON ANY PUBLIC ROAD, STREET,

HIGHWAY, SIDEWALK, OR ALLEY. To do so would

be in violation of local law. This vehicle may be

operated only on private property and upon areas

approved by local law.

This vehicle should NEVER be operated indoors. The

exhaust from the engine contains carbon monoxide,

which is a tasteless, odorless, and poisonous gas.

Unless otherwise specified in this manual, all screws,

nuts, and bolts must be kept tight to ensure that the

vehicle is in safe operating condition. The engine

must be kept free of all dirt and other accumulations,

paying particular attention to throttle linkage and

carburetor area.

Prevailing-Torque-type locknuts lose their locking

capability with repeated use and require replacement.

Ensure locknuts are functioning properly.

The tire pressure should be checked prior to each

use. The recommended inflation pressure is the

maximum tire pressure as printed on the tire's

sidewall. IMPROPER TIRE PRESSURE MAY

CAUSE INSTABILITY AND MAY PREVENT

PROPER BRAKING OR STEERING.

Modification of this vehicle or removal of any original

equipment or safety decals may render the vehicle

unsafe or illegal. NEVER REMOVE ANY CHAIN

GUARD, CLUTCH GUARD OR, EXHAUST GUARD.

These covers are for operator’s protection.

THE VEHICLE SHOULD NEVER BE STARTED

WITHOUT FIRST CHECKING TO SEE THAT THE

THROTTLE IS IN IDLE POSITION. Do not start

engine without verifying proper function of the throttle.

Note: The twist grip throttle should return when

released.

This vehicle is not designed or intended for racing,

any form of competition, or use on rental tracks.

Never attempt to start this vehicle without having the

operator sitting in the proper position.

10. Note: This vehicle is recommended for operators

above the age of 16 years. The operator's ability to

operate this off-road vehicle safely is largely

dependent upon the operator's ability to exercise

proper judgment. An operator also must not be too

small or too large for controlled operation. The

operator must be of sufficient age, understanding,

mental capacity, and physical capability to safely

operate this vehicle. This vehicle should only be

operated after mature, supervised instruction and

sufficient practice in decongested areas.

11. THIS SINGLE SEAT VEHICLE IS DESIGNED FOR

ONE OPERATOR ONLY. It is not designed to carry

any passengers.

12. The engine should be stopped when the vehicle is not

in use.

13. Warning: The operator of this vehicle should always

wear a helmet approved by agencies such as the

Department of Transportation (DOT), Safety Helmet

Council of America (SHCA), or Snell Memorial

Foundation (SNELL). Most off-road vehicle accident

fatalities are due to head injuries. The operator

should also wear face shields or goggles, over-the-

ankle boots, gloves, long pants, a long-sleeved shirt

or jacket, and other appropriate protective clothing.

14. LOOSE CLOTHING, LONG HAIR, OR ARTICLES

WORN BY THE OPERATOR MUST BE FULLY

CONTAINED, OR COVERED TO PREVENT THEM

FROM POSSIBLY BEING CAUGHT IN ROTATING

PARTS OF THE VEHICLE OR THE SURROUNDING

ENVIRONMENT WHILE RIDING. FAILURE TO

OBEY COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL

SAFETY OF THE OPERATOR.

15. DO NOT PLACE HANDS, FEET, OR ANY OTHER

PART OF THE BODY OR ANY CLOTHING NEAR

THE ENGINE, MUFFLER, WHEELS, CHAIN, AND

OTHER ROTATING PARTS OF THE VEHICLE

WHILE RIDING OR DURING ENGINE OPERATION.

Caution must be used in performing required

maintenance on or near an operating engine. Special

caution should be taken after the engine has been

running, since the engine and other drive components

may be extremely hot.

16. Wet, slippery, rough, or steep terrain is potentially

dangerous and may result in injury if proper caution is

not observed. Slow speeds are required to safely

operate this vehicle under those conditions. The

operator must use mature judgment, skill, and

experience to choose a speed suitable for the terrain

and riding conditions.

17. The governor settings for this vehicle's engine must

not be tampered with, altered, or changed. The

governor is set by the engine manufacturer and limits

the maximum speed of the engine (and vehicle) and

protects the engine from damage. Excessive speeds

are potentially dangerous to the operator and the

engine.

18. Each time before using this vehicle, the fuel supply

should be checked. The fuel tank should never be

filled while the engine is running or while the engine is

hot. Do not fill tank in closed area such as a garage,

while smoking, or in the vicinity of an open flame. Do

not overfill the tank. Always allow at least 1/2 inch of

space at the top of the tank for expansion. There

should not be any fuel in the filler neck. Replace cap

tightly to prevent spillage of fuel and potential fire

hazard. After filling tank, move the vehicle at least 15

feet away from spot of filling before starting.

19. If the vehicle should start making unusual noise or

vibrating abnormally, the engine should be stopped

and the spark plug wire disconnected. The vehicle

should then be checked for damage. Excessive noise

or vibration is generally a warning of loose or worn

parts.

20. When making repairs or adjustments to the vehicle

which do not involve adjustments to the engine, the

spark plug wire must be disconnected and kept away

from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting.

When working on or around, or when restarting

engine, use extreme caution to avoid contact with the

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