Go-Ped Trail Ripper Quad - Manual (Page 10)

Section 4: Oil & Fuel Information
Your Go-Ped® has a two-stroke engine requires two-cycle oil to be mixed with gasoline. Use a
high quality 2 cycle oil that is formulated for small air cooled engines.
NOTE: Go-Mix II oil packets are formulated to reduce engine emissions, extend engine life and are
recommended and available through your authorized Go-Ped® dealer. Go-Mix II is pre-measured
for US gallon or goped® tank sizes and does not require measuring. Due to the high quality and
formulation of this oil, it is not necessary for Go-Mix II oil to match specific engine oil/gas ratios. It
does require that you double the dosage of oil packs for models with a 25:1 fuel/oil ratio or those
with engine modifications.
4.1 Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions
CAUTION: For proper engine operation and maximum reliability, pay strict atten-
tion to the oil and fuel mixing instructions. Using improperly mixed fuel can
severely damage the engine. Please refer to the list below for proper oil mixture.
Use the following procedure to ensure proper mixing:
1) Put a small amount of fresh gasoline (91 octane or greater) into a clean 1(U.S.)
gallon (3.875-liter) fuel can.
2) Add 2 cycle oil (Use chart for proper ounces of 2-cycle oil.)
3) Fill the remainder of the fuel can with gasoline (1 U.S. gallon).
4) Screw the fuel can cap on tight and SHAKE THE CAN VIGOROUSLY FOR 30 SECONDS.
Note: Go-Mix oil packets are specially formulated for lean mix ratios in two-
cycle motors. Go-Mix Oil has excellent lubricity and cleanliness properties
to control friction and prevent wear, plug fouling, ring sticking and exhaust
port blocking. Go-Mix is “smokeless” and delivers fewer emissions at
100:1 mix ratios than oils mixed at 50:1or higher and ok to use at recom-
mended ratio in your Go-Ped® scooter or kart.
WARNING: Operate this unit only in a well-ventilated area - outdoors. Car-
bon monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal in a confined area. The exhaust
contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
4.2 Fueling & Pre-Operation
• Gasoline is extremely flammable and its vapors can explode if ignited. Always stop the engine
and allow to cool before 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
spills 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 fuel tank cap slowly to relieve pressure.
• Store fuel only in containers designed and approved for the storage of such materials.
Section 5: Controls
CAUTION: Before you ride - Familiarize yourself with how your Go-Ped® works.
• Familiarize yourself with which levers operate the brakes and throttle. Your new
scooter or kart may be different than other dirtbikes, ATV’s, bicycles, watercraft,
etc. which you may have ridden before.
• Some scooters are fitted with a rear foot pedal that operates the rear wheel
brake.
• The red button is the engine kill switch. The kill button can be used as a brake on
the Sport, S25, X25, X-Ped and Bigfoot models. B3
• For the Bigfoot™ the engine trim lever controls the engagement of the drive spindle
to the rear wheel and can also be used for freewheeling or to keep engine running
while your Bigfoot™ is not in motion. Note: Kill button cannot be used as a brake in
this mode.
• The handle bar or steering wheel supports the rider and steers the Go-Ped®.
• Always use both hands on the handle bar, when riding.
Section 6: Starting
BEFORE YOU RIDE - Your Go-Ped® scooter or kart should be properly warmed up.
6.1 Starting your non-chain driven model
These scooters are equipped with a direct friction spindle drive system
that is extremely efficient with just one moving part. With proper contact to
the tire, the tire will only spin when the engine is turning or running (see
“Free Wheel Scooting” to disable the drive). In order to start your sport for
the first time follow the directions as shown in “Engine Starting Instruction” (section
6.5), you must have the rear wheel off the ground or the scooter will jump forward. To
get the rear wheel off the ground, simply lay over to one side with your foot underneath
the scooter to help raise the rear wheel off the ground.
6.2 Starting your chain drive models
Your chain drive unit is equipped with a centrifugal clutch that will engage
when engine RPM reaches a certain point . To prevent the scooter from
suddenly jerking forward when the clutch engages make sure that the
rear wheel is off the ground and front brake fully engaged when starting/warming up.
To start follow the directions as shown in “Engine Starting Instruction” (section 6.5).
6.3 Starting your Bigfoot™
These Scooters use a friction spindle drive system. To start simply trim the motor up
on the Bigfoot™ so the spindle is not engaged to the wheel. Use the side kick stand to
keep the Go-Ped® from falling over and follow the directions as shown in “Engine
Starting Instruction” (section 6.5).
6.4 “Easy Pull” pull starter
Some engine models are designed with a easy start and “easy pull” pull starter that
only requires a few gentile pulls to start. If the engine does not start check fuel, choke
lever position, and clear possible engine flooding or fouling before continuing. Pulling
aggressively or continually only puts unnecessary stress on the pull starter that can
harm it.
6.5 Cold Engine Starting Instructions
1) Pump primer bulb until fuel flows steadily through clear yellow return tube.
2) Move choke lever to the closed position.
3) Do not apply throttle or you may need to use just a small amount of throttle to start.
4) Pull starter until engine starts and then position choke back to open.
5) Allow engine to warm up to operating temperature before using (about a minute).
6) To stop, idle engine, push red kill button. Warm engines do not require choke.