Razor 300001-SL User Manual

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Electric-Powered Go Kart

OWNERS MANUAL

Read and understand this entire manual before riding!

Item Number

300001-SL

CONTENTS

1. Key Parts of the Ground Force .................................................................................... 4

2. Preparing for First-Time Use

2A. Un-box ............................................................................................................. 5

2B. Steering wheel ................................................................................................ 5

2C. Attach the seat ................................................................................................ 6

2D. Attach the seat with the seat belt...................................................................7

2E. The brake ................................................................................................. ....... 7

2F. Charging prior to use ........................................................................................ 8

2G. Charging prior to use ........................................................................................8

3. Safety Check Before Riding ........................................................................................ 9

4. Maintenance and Repairs............................................................................................9

5. Safety..........................................................................................................................14

6. Illustrated Parts Breakdown.......................................................................................16

7. Limited Warranty and Owner Registration................................................................18

SAFETY WARNINGS

NOTE: This manual contains many “Warnings” and “Cautions” concerning the
consequences of failing to maintain, inspect or properly use your Ground Force. Because any
incident can result in serious injury or even death, we do not repeat the warning of possible
serious injury or death each time such a warning is mentioned.

AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO RIDERS AND PARENTS: READ THIS EN
BEFORE OPERATING OR ALLOWING USE OF THE Ground Force, AND KEEP THIS MANUAL
AVAILABLE FOR FUTURE REFERENCES. This manual contains important safety
information. For safety, it is your responsibility to review this information and make sure that
all riders understand all warnings, cautions, instructions and safety topics and
assure that young riders are capable and able to safely and responsibly use this product. Razor
USA recommends that you periodically review and reinforce the information in this manual
with younger riders, and you are required to inspect and maintain your child’s vehicle to insure
their safety.

The recommended rider age is only an estimate, and can always be effected based upon a
particular rider’s size, weight or skills. If the rider is unable to fit comfortably on the Ground
Force, don’ attempt to ride it.

Keep this product away from small children and always understand that this product is in
tended for use only by persons who are, at minimum, completely comfortable and competent
while operating the vehicle.

GENERAL WARNING: Driving the Ground Force can be a hazardous activity. Electric vechi
cles can, and are intended to, move and it is therefore possible to get into dangerous situations
and/or lose control and/or fall off. If such things occur, you can be seriously injured or die. LIKE
ANY OTHER MOVING PRODUCT, USING THE GROUND FORCE CAN BE A DANGEROUS ACTIV
ITY AND MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH EVEN WHEN USED WITH SAFETY EQUIPMENT
AND OTHER PRECAUTIONS. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK AND USE COMMON SENSE.

TIRE MANUAL

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• Always check and obey any loacl laws or regulations which may affect the locations where
the Ground Force may be used on public property. The Ground Force is meant to be used only
in controlled environments free of potential traffic hazards, and not on public streets or side
walks. Do not try to ride your Ground Force on public streets or in any areas where pedestrian
or vehicle traffic may present a risk of collision or injury to yourself or others. Watch out for
potential obstacles including pedestrians, skaters, skateboards, scooters, bikes, children or
animals who may enter your path, and respect the rights and property of others.

• Do not ride the Ground Force in wet weather and never immerse the Ground Force in water,
as the electrical and drive components of the Ground Force could be damaged by water or cre
ate other possibly unsafe conditions.

• The Ground Foce is designed to perform best outdoors on solid, flat, clean and dry surfaces.
Wet, slick or uneven and rough surfaces may impair traction and contribute to possible ac
cidents. Use only on flat, dry, level ground without loose debris, such as rocks or gravel. Do
not drive the Ground Force in mude, ice, puddles of water. Avoid excessive speeds that can be
associated with downhill rides. Never risk damaging indoor surfaces such as carpet or flooring
by use of a Ground Force indoors.

• Do not ride at night or in impaired visibility conditions.

• Always wear proper protective equipment, such as an approved safety helmet, elbow pads
and kneepads. A helmet may be legally required by local law or regulation in your area, and
should always be worn when driving a Ground Force. Always wear shoes, never drive bare
footed or in sandals, and keep shoelaces tied and out of the way of the wheels, motor and
drive system.

• The electric motor in your Ground Force can become hot when in use. Do not touch the motor
and handle the Ground Force carefully.

• Do not exceed the weight limit of 120 pounds (see warning on back page).

• Do not attempt to do stunts or tricks on your Ground Force. The Ground Force is not made to
withstand abuse from misuse such as jumping, curb grinding or any other type of stunts.

• The charger supplied with the Ground Force should be regularly examined for damage to
the cord, plug, enclosure, and other parts and in the event of such damage, the kart must not
be charged until it has been repaired or replaced.

• Use only with the recommended charger.

* The charger is not a toy

• If wiping down and cleaning your Ground Force with liquid, always disconnect from the
charger before cleaning.

* Refer to the chapter on Safety for additional warnings.

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FAILURE TO USE COMMON SENSE AND HEED THE ABOVE WARNINGS FURTHER INCREASES
RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK AND WITH APPROPRIATE AND S
ATTENTION TO SAFE OPERATION. USE CAUTION.

ERIOUS

1. KEY PARTS OF THE GROUND FORCE

Brake lever

Tread

Belt adjuster

Speed control

Steering wheel

Wheel

Tie-rod

Brake adjuster (auxiliary)

Charger port

NOTE: Do not activate the speed control on the setting wheel unless you are in

a safe, outdoor environment. Use this product only in areas free of potential traffic
hazards and not on public streets or sidewalks.

WARNING: REGARDING USE OF NON-RAZOR PRODUCTS WITH YOUR
RAZOR GROUND FORCE. The Ground Force has been built to certain Razor
design specifications. The original equipment supplied at the time of sale were se
lected on the basis of their compatibility with the frame, fork and all other parts. Cer­tain after-market products may or may not be compatible. Consult your retailer or call
Razor prior to modifying or replacing any component with
non-factory specified product.

WARNING: CHECK LOCAL LAWS REGARDING USE. Check local laws and regula-

tions to see where and how you may use your Razor Ground Force legally. In many
states and local areas, riders are required BY LAW to wear a helmet. Check local
laws and regulations regarding laws governing helmet use, age and vehicle opera
tion in your area.

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TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

• 5 mm hex key wrenches

• 10 mm box wrench (spanner)

• Razor recommends assembly by

an adult with experience in mechanics

Some tools may be supplied, however
we recommend the use of mechanic’s
grade tools. Use the supplied tools
only as a last resort.

WARNING: Failing to properly adjust and tighten the screws, nuts and bolts
that affix the steering wheel and seat can cause you to lose control and c

rash.

2. PREPARING FOR FIRST-TIME USE

❏ 2A. Un-box. Remove contents from box. Remove the foam

separators that protect the various components from damage during
shipping. Inspect the contents of the box for scratches in the paint,
dents or kinked cables that may have occurred during shipping. The
Ground Force was 99% assembled and packed at the factory to prevent
shipping damage and there should not be any problems, even if the box
has a few scars or dents. But if there are, contact Razor USA, toll free,
at [phone] to resolve any problems.

❏ 2B. Steering wheel. Remove the bolt and washers at the end of

the steering axle as shown in Figure 2a. Untangle the wires and orient
as shown in Figure 2b. Insert steering axle into steering column as
shown in Figures 2b and 2c.

Carefully turn the Ground Force on it’s side. We recommen
have someone hold the Ground Force up or, alternately, you can lean it
against a wall for the installation of the tie-rod to the steering axle.

WARNING: Flipping the Ground Force upside down is not recommended as

it could damage the control wires from the steering wheel.

d that you

Figure 2a Figure 2b Figure 2c

Positioning the steering wheel for attachment to tie-rods.

Tighten securely. Position the tie-rod control arm onto the steering

axle as shown in Figure 3a and install the washers and fixing bolt. Using
a 10 mm wrench, tighten securely.

Figure 3a Figure 3b

Tighten the tie-rod control arm using a 5 mm hex key wrench.

WARNING: Failure to use the washer and lock washer or failure to properly

tighten the steering wheel may cause you to lose control and crash.

❏ 2C. Attach the seat without seat belt assembly. Locate the

four (4) long seat attachment screw and spacer washers in the parts bag.
Position the seat over the frame and alighn it with the holes in the frame.
Insert the screws as shown in Figure 4a, using the spacer washer as
indicated by the arrow in Figure 4a. Insert all four screws and washers
and tighten securely using two Allen key wrenches as shown in Figure
4b.

Figure 4a Figure 4b