Go-Ped Speed Racer 40 User manual

California Go-Ped®/Patmont Motor Werks Limited Warranty

EMISSION RELATED PARTS, FOR TWO (2) YEARS FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL DELIVERY, PATMONT

MOTOR WERKS (THE COMPANY), THROUGH ANY GO-PED® DEALER, WILL REPAIR OR REPLACE, FREE

OF CHARGE, FOR THE ORIGINAL AND EACH SUBSEQUENT PURCHASER, ANY PART OR PARTS FOUND

TO BE DEFECTIVE IN MATERIAL AND/OR WORKMANSHIP,

EMISSION-RELATED PARTS ARE:

THE CARBURETOR ASSY, COIL ASSY, ROTOR, SPARKPLUG, AIR FILTER,

FUEL FILTER, INTAKE MANIFOLD, AND THE GASKETS

ALL OTHER PARTS EXCEPT ABOVE PARTS, FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL DELIVERY, THE COMPANY,

THROUGH ANY GO-PED® DEALER WILL REPAIR OR REPLACE, FREE OF CHARGE, FOR THE ORIGINAL

PURCHASER. ANY PART OF PARTS FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE IN MATERIAL AND/OR WORKMANSHIP.

THIS IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY:

-THE PURCHASER SHALL BEAR COSTS OF TRANSPORTING THE UNIT TO AND FROM THE GO-PED®

DEALER.

-THE PURCHASER SHALL NOT BE CHARGED FOR DIAGNOSTIC LABOR WHICH LEADS TO THE

DETERMINATION THAT A WARRANTED PART IS DEFECTIVE, IF THE DIAGNOSTIC WORK IS PERFORMED

AT THE GO-PED® DEALER.

-THE PURCHASER OR OWNER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF THE REQUIRED

MAINTENANCE AS DEFINED BY THE MANUFACTURER IN THE OWNER/OPERATOR MANUAL.

-ANY WARRANTED PART WHICH IS NOT SCHEDULED FOR REPLACEMENT AS REQUIRED

MAINTENANCE, OR WHICH IS SCHEDULED ONLY FOR REGULAR INSPECTION TO THE EFFECT OF

“REPAIR OR REPLACE AS NECESSARY” SHALL BE WARRANTED FOR THE WARRANTY PERIOD. ANY

WARRANTED PART WHICH IS SCHEDULED FOR REPLACEMENT AS REQUIRED MAINTENANCE SHALL

BE WARRANTED FOR THE PERIOD OF TIME UP TO THE FIRST SCHEDULED REPLACEMENT POINT FOR

THE PART.

-ANY REPLACEMENT PART THAT IS EQUIVALENT IN PERFORMANCE AND DURABILITY MAY BE USED IN

NON-WARRANTY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS, AND SHALL NOT REDUCE THE WARRANTY OBLIGATION

OF THE COMPANY.

-THE COMPANY IS LIABLE FOR DAMAGES TO OTHER ENGINE COMPONENTS CAUSED BY THE FAILURE

OF A WARRANTED PART STILL UNDER WARRANTY.

-THE WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO THOSE UNITS WHICH HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BY NEGLIGENCE

OF INSTRUCTION LISTED IN THE OWNER/OPERATOR MANUAL FOR PROPER USE AND MAINTENANCE

OF THE UNIT, ACCIDENT MISHANDLING, ALTERATION, ABUSE, IMPROPER LUBRICATION, USE OF ANY

PARTS OR ACCESSARIES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED BY THE COMPANY, OR OTHER CAUSES

BEYOND THE COMPANY’S CONTROL.

-THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER THOSE PARTS REPLACED BY NORMAL WEAR OR HARMLESS

CHANGES IN THEIR APPEARANCE.

-THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES.

-IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABLILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR

PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO 90 DAYS FROM THE ORIGINAL DELIVERY DATE.

-LIABILITIES FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE UNDER ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES ARE

EXCLUDED.

-SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR

EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION

OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

-THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS

WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

-IF YOU NEED TO OBTAIN INFORMATION ABOUT THE NEAREST SERVICE CENTER, PLEASE CALL

PATMONT MOTOR WERKS AT (925) 373-7827

IMPORTANT: YOU WILL RECEIVE A WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM AT TIME OF PURCHASE. PLEASE

FILL OUT THE FORM AND SEND IT TO GO-PED®/PATMONT MOTOR WERKS WITHIN SEVEN (7) DAYS. BE

SURE TO KEEP A COPY FOR YOUR RECORDS.

Patmont Motor Werks P.O. Box 97 Pleasanton, CA 94566

This warranty applies only in the state of California

Pay EXTRA ATTENTION to the yellow, SAFETY WARNING sections of this manual. These are very important to understand before you ride your Go-

Ped®.

This Product is not for sale, or resale, within the State of California other than for CLOSED COURSE COMPETITION

Model

Length

Height

Folded Height

Width

Dry Weight

Engine Type

Engine Displacement

Ignition

Carburetion

Fuel

Fuel Capacity

Transmission

Chain Adjuster/Guard

Drive Type

Tire Type / Size

Front Brake

Rear Brake

Engine Starting

Tire Pressure

Max. Engine Power

Output

Max. EngineTorque

Engine Cutoff

Free Wheel Capable

Go-Ped® Speed Racer 40

43.5"

42"

18"

16"

35 lbs.

Single Cylinder / Two Cycle / Aircooled

41.5 cc

CDI Control

Diaphram Type 12.2mm

87 Octane Gasoline mixed with Two

Cycle Oil

1.5 litre

Centrifugal Clutch

Nylon Adjustable Chain Tensioner

Chain

10" Pneumatic "TT" Street

Disc / Caliper

Disc / Caliper

Recoil Starter

35 PSI

2.5 HP @ 7500 RPM

1.7 ft. lbs. @ 5500 RPM

Handlebar mounted Killswitch

Yes

Go-Ped® Speed Racer 40 T.S.

Interceptor

43.5"

42"

18"

16"

40 lbs.

Single Cylinder / Two Cycle / Aircooled / High Output

41.5 cc

CDI Control

Diaphram Type 13.5mm / High

Performance

92 Octane Gasoline mixed with Two

Cycle Oil

1.5 litre

Centrifugal Clutch

Nylon Adjustable Chain Tensioner

Chain

10" Pneumatic "AT" Primo Durotrap

Disc / Caliper

Disc / Caliper

Recoil Starter

35 PSI

3.0 HP @ 8,000 RPM

2.0 ft. lbs. @ 6,000 RPM

Handlebar mounted Killswitch

Yes

IMPORTANT! If you did not completely fill out and submit a warranty registration form to your dealer upon purchasing your Go-Ped® product, return to your dealer immediately and do so. If your form is not turned into the manufacturer, YOU DO NOT HAVE A WARRANTY.

MAINTENANCE / PARTS

• All frame and engine parts are available through your authorized Go-Ped® reseller or the Go-

Ped® website at www.goped.com

.

• Use only manufacturer’s original equipment, replacement parts when servicing this unit. These parts are available from your authorized dealer. The use of non-standard parts, or other accessories or attachments not designed for this unit, could result in serious injury to the user or damage to the unit. Adding any non-standard parts or accessories will void manufacturer’s warranty

SPECIAL ENGINE MAINTENANCE INFORMATION TO KEEP

YOUR GO-PED® AT ITS BEST PERFORMANCE AND

CLEANEST FOR OUR ENVIRONMENT.

WARNING Due to high operating temperatures, make sure that the engine has stopped and is cool before performing any service to the machine.

AIR FILTER

• The air filter, if clogged, will reduce the engine performance. Clean the Air

Filter every 4-6 hours of riding. Check and clean the filter element in warm, soapy water as required. Dry completely before installing. If the element is broken or shrunk, replace with a new one.

FUEL FILTER

• When the engine runs short of fuel supply, check the fuel cap and the fuel filter for blockage.

SPARK PLUG

• Starting failure and misfiring are often caused by a fouled spark plug. Clean the spark plug and check that the plug gap is in the correct range. For a replacement plug, use the correct type.

• REPLACEMENT PLUG IS A NGK CMR7A.

IMPORTANT CORRECT PLUG GAP IS .024 - .026”

Note that using any spark plug other than those designated may result in engine failing to operate properly or in the engine becoming overheated and damaged.

To install the spark plug, first turn the plug until it is finger tight, then tighten it a quarter turn more with a socket wrench.

SPARK PLUG TIGHTENING TORQUE: 87-104 in-lbs

THINGS TO REMEMBER

• Keep air-intake opening clear of debris and do not touch the muffler or cylinder.

These parts get extremely hot from operation, and remain hot for a short time after the equipment is turned off.

WARNING

• Periodically inspect the muffler for loose fasteners, any damage or corrosion. If any sign of exhaust leakage is found, stop using the machine and have it repaired immediately.

• Note that failing to do so may result in the engine catching on fire.

STARTING INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE YOU RIDE – GSR40 Go-Ped® should be warmed up.

Note: Your GSR40 is equipped with a centrifugal clutch. Giving it too much gas during warm up will cause it to propel forward.

Make sure the rear tire is off the ground to prevent this from occuring

1.

Pump primer bulb until fuel flows steadily through clear, overflow tube.

2.

Move choke lever to the closed position. (Upward: Closed Choke)

3.

Set throttle to start position (half).

4.

Pull starter, until engine starts.

5. Move choke lever to the open position as soon at the engine starts.

5.

Allow engine to warm up before using.

After warming up the engine (30 seconds – 1 minute), place hands on the hand grips

(no throttle). Place one foot on Go-Ped Standing Platform. With the other foot, briskly push the Go-Ped® forward.

6.

To stop: use the Red Button to kill the engine

Chain Care and Maintenance

Proper chain care and maintenance is essential to longevity and wear of the drive components on your GSR40.

•

Make sure that the sprockets are perfectly aligned to each other. You can check this visually by lining up the rear sprocket with the front and seeing that the chain is straight.

•

The four screws that hold the motor in place can be loosened to allow you to realign the sprockets if necessary.

•

The chain tensioner is a critical element in chain maintenance. As your ride your

GSR40 the chain will stretch over time and without the tensioner you can throw a chain and cause permanent damage to the drive components and or cause a loss in control of your GSR40. As the chain wears, you will need to loosen the quick release lever so you can gently pull up on the tensioner and take up any chain slack (pulling up more than necessary will cause your drive components to wear prematurely and add performance reducing drive system friction).

• The chain should be lubricated before each ride and your GSR40 chain tensioner has a built-in pocket designed to hold one opened, small tank-size Go-Mix II packet that will direct a light drip effect directly on the chain for your convenience and to minimize the chance to prematurely wear out your chain. Go-Mix II packets are available from your local dealer.

IMPORTANT Never lubricate your chain while engine is running

•

Your chain should be clean. A safe cleaning solvent can be used but the chain must be oiled once it is dry.

•

To reduce dirt and grime build-up and overspray on rear brake components, never over lubricate the chain.

•

Sprockets should be periodically checked for damage and wear. If you notice that there is any damage to the sprockets or a tooth missing it should be replaced immediately.

FUELING & PRE-OPERATIONAL

Gasoline is extremely flammable, and its vapors can explode if ignited. Always stop the engine and allow to cool before filling fuel tank. Do not smoke while filling fuel tank.

Keep sparks and open flames away from the area.

• Add fuel in a clean, well-ventilated area. Avoid spilling the fuel when mixing the oil.

Wipe up spilled fuel immediately. If fuel has been spilled, allow to dry completely before starting the engine.

• Move the unit at least 10 feet (3m) from the fueling point before starting the engine.

Pressure can build up in the fuel tank. Loosen the cap on the fuel tank slowly to relieve any pressure in the tank.

• Store gasoline and fuel only in containers designed and approved for the storage of such materials.

OIL & FUEL INFORMATION

Note: For proper engine operation and maximum reliability, pay strict attention to the oil and fuel-mixing instructions. Use Gasoline as indicated in the specifications. Use

a high quality 50:1 fuel/oil ratio (2-cycle). Improperly mixed fuel can severely damage the engine.

Use the following procedure to ensure proper mixing:

• Put a small amount of fresh gasoline (87 Octane or greater) into a clean (1) U.S.

gallon (3.875-liter) fuel can.

• Add 2.65 ounces of high quality 2-cycle oil.

• Fill the remainder of the fuel can with gasoline (1 gallon).

• Screw the cap of the fuel can on tight, and SHAKE THE CAN VIGOROUSLY FOR 30

SECONDS.

* For convienent oil/fuel mixing, add two tank size Go-Mix II Packets to each fill up of your GSR40 Gas Tank

BE SURE TO READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO

START OR OPERATE THIS UNIT. Using old or improper oil or fuel, or improperly mixing the oil and fuel can cause engine damage. This type of damage will void engine warranty.

FOLDING FEATURE

BEFORE YOU RIDE - Be certain the sliding handle lock tube is in its full down position, locking the handlebar upright. The handle latch hooks to the motor casing to hold the handle in the folded position for carrying or for storage.

CONTROLS

BEFORE YOU RIDE - Familiarize yourself with how your Go-Ped® works.

• The red button operates the engine shut off.

• The left-hand lever operates the front-wheel disc brake.

• The right plastic lever operates throttle control.

• The right aluminum lever operates rear-wheel disc brake.

• The kick-stand is used to stand your Go-Ped® in an upright and stopped position.

• The handle bar supports the rider and steers the Go-Ped® just like a bicycle. Always use both hands on the handle bar when riding.

GSR GO-PED® PNEUMATIC TIRE INFORMATION

• Never use tires or tubes not recommended by the manufacturer or exceed maximum P.S.I. limits as stated on the side of tires.

TIRE REPLACEMENT

GSR Go-Ped® :

• Replace front or rear tires when tread is worn within 1/16" tread depth, or if obvious tire damage has occurred.

SAFETY WARNING

Tire-wear, punctures or ruptures can cause immediate loss of control, which may effect operator and precipitate serious bodily injury.

TIPS

BEFORE YOU RIDE - Thoroughly inspect the unit for loose or damaged parts before each use. Do not use until adjustments or repairs are made. New engine break-in period is a few hours. Avoid full-throttle operation during this time. Position your feet in any location that is comfortable to you. Most prefer a parallel stance with the left leg slightly behind the right and bearing most of the weight while bending your knees.

When accelerating or climbing hills you will need to lean forward a little to keep the front wheel on the ground. Under hard braking conditions you will need to lean back to keep the rear-wheel on the ground.

SCOOTING CAN BE an environmentally safe, useful, and fun way of reducing traffic congestion.

MODIFICATIONS to the exhaust or intake will void the manufacturer’s warranty of your

Go-Ped® and change the noise level which can and will disturb others.

DO NOT make changes or modifications to your scooter which can make your scooter act in an unsafe manner.

SAFETY WARNING

Operate this unit only in a well-ventilated area (i.e. outdoors). Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal in a confined area.

SUPPORT

Technical Support Line (925) 373-7827

Email – [email protected]

or for online technical support, go to www.goped.com

and click on Customer Service.

DRIVING DEFENSIVELY

It may be difficult to hear vehicles approaching you. Head-check often, and before changing direction. These Go-Ped®s have been designed to operate off-road on any hard-pack, dry surfaces. Avoid wet and/or oily surfaces, loose sand, potholes, etc.

Always use both hands on the handlebar when riding.

NOTE: The Go-Ped® works at optimum performance when used on paved surfaces.

SAFETY WARNING

Do not wear loose-fitting clothes or articles such as scarves, strings, chains, ties, etc. Do not remove rear-fender which guards drive mechanism from foreign objects.

SAFETY WARNING

This vehicle does not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and is not intended for operation on public streets, roads or highways. Serious injuries can result from unsafe operation of this vehicle. The operator can minimize these risks by wearing safety equipment. SAFETY HELMET, GOGGLES,

GLOVES, ELBOW & KNEEPADS, AND APPROPRIATE SHOES MUST BE WORN.

Do not operate this vehicle in TRAFFIC, WET, FROZEN, OR OILY SURFACES.

Avoid uneven surfaces, large chuckholes, surface cracks and obstacles. Adult supervision is strongly recommended.

SAFETY WARNING

• Persons without excellent vision, balance, coordination, reflexes, muscle and bone strength or good decision-making capability should not use this product.

• This product should not be used by minors without adult supervision.

• This product should not be used by persons unwilling to take responsibility for their actions.

• The user of this product assumes all risks and suggested safety equipment will help minimize these risks.