ASTM_F_1928_-_98_2010.pdf

Designation:F192898(Reapproved 2010)Standard Safety Guide forConsumer Recreational Use of Fun-Karts1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1928;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This guide relates to the use and maintenance ofcommercially manufactured fun-karts intended for private use,on suitable off-road terrain,by consumers.1.2 This guide is intended to reduce hazards,other thanthose inherent in the sport of fun-karting,to the users offun-karts during normal intended use.1.3 This guide applies to fun-karts for private use and doesnot apply to concession,race,home-made,consumer-modifiedkarts,karts that are pedal-powered,unpowered karts,or kartsthat are used for commercial purposes.1.4 This guide specifically recognizes that there are opera-tional hazards relating to fun-karts that operators and passen-gers are deemed to have accepted by their use and operation ofthe fun-kart including,but not limited to,falling out,runninginto,through,under or over objects,upsetting the kart,generaloperator recklessness,pinches,scratches,or bruises,or acombination thereof.1.5 This guide does not cover product performance orquality,labeling,maintenance,or safety devices.2.Terminology2.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:2.1.1 axle guard,ndevice,which covers the drive axle onfun-karts,so that the possibility of injury resulting from hand,hair,loose clothing,or body parts contacting the axle isreduced.2.1.2 brush bars,nany device supplied by the manufac-turer intended to deflect loose vegetation from the path of thefun-kart operator and passenger,if any(on two-seat karts).2.1.3 concession kart,nkarts used by the public for a fee.2.1.4 engine stop switch,ntoggle switch,or other two-position positively engaging switch,which when activatedcauses the engine to stop or not operate,or both.2.1.5 fun-kart,ngas powered motorized vehicle with fourwheels sold commercially as consumer goods and intended forprivate personal recreational use by consumers for off-road useon suitable terrain,as recommended by the manufacturer,atspeeds over 12 mph,but not exceeding 40 mph.2.1.6 race kart,nkarts intended by the manufacturer forracing on tracks,streets,or other areas in competition.2.1.7 supervisor,ncompetent person of legal age of con-sent knowledgeable with regard to the fun-kart,its safeoperation and maintenance,who is responsible for ensuringthat each operator and passenger(s)(in any two-seat kart)comply with the manufacturers written materials for use,maintenance,and operation.2.1.8 throttle stop,ndevice used to limit the travel of thethrottle control.2.1.9 two-seat fun kart,nfun-kart with designed seating toaccommodate one operator and one passenger.3.Qualifications for Fun-Kart Users3.1 Fun-karts,unlessotherwisespecifiedbythemanufacturer,are restricted to use by consumers with aminimum age of 8 years old,who meet the physical andcognitive capabilities set out by the manufacturer in thematerial provided with the fun-kart.4.General Guidance for Safe Use and Maintenance ofFun-Karts4.1 Fun-karts shall not be modified from the manufacturersoriginal design and configuration.4.2 Fun-karts shall not be operated to perform racing,stuntriding,jumps,spin-outs,donuts,or other maneuvers,whichmay cause loss of control,or may cause uncontrolled operator/passenger or kart actions or reactions,as such activities arelikely to result in possible injury to the operator or passenger,or bystanders,or a combination thereof.4.3 Fun-kart engines shall not be started unless the operatorand any passenger(in a two-seat kart)are seated in the properposition for vehicle operations with the operators hands on thesteering wheel,and the brake fully engaged.4.4 Fun-karts shall not be operated with any modificationsto the kart or its components.1This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F15 on ConsumerProducts and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.41 on Fun KartsCurrent edition approved Sept.1,2010.Published December 2010.Originallyapproved in 1998.Last previous edition approved in 2004 as F1928 98(Reap-proved 2004).DOI:10.1520/F1928-98R10.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 4.5 No person shall allow hands,feet,hair,body parts,clothing,or similar articles to come in contact with movingparts of the fun kart,wheels or drive train,while the engine isrunning.4.6 Prior to each cycle of operation,a supervisor shallperform the preoperation checks specified by the manufacturer,and further verify:4.6.1 Smooth throttle operation and positive return of thethrottle linkage to a closed throttle position;4.6.2 That the throttle stop operates properly and that thethrottle cable or other linkag