1、Designation: F1928 98 (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 revi
2、sion. 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-ro
3、ad 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-modifiedkart
4、s, 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 includ
5、ing, 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. Termin
6、ology2.1 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-tu
7、rer 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 t
8、he 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, b
9、ut 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 ofconsent knowledgeable with regard to the fun-kart, its safeoperation and maintenance, who is responsible for ens
10、uringthat 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 op
11、erator and one passenger.3. Qualifications for Fun-Kart Users3.1 Fun-karts, unless otherwise specified by the manufac-turer, are restricted to use by consumers with a minimum ageof 8 years old, who meet the physical and cognitive capabilitiesset out by the manufacturer in the material provided with
12、thefun-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
13、 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
14、-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.4.5 No person shall allow hands, feet, hair, body parts,clothing, or
15、similar articles to come in contact with movingparts of the fun kart, wheels or drive train, while the engine isrunning.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
16、, 2010. Published December 2010. Originallyapproved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 2004 asF1928 98 (Reapproved 2004). DOI: 10.1520/F1928-98R10.1Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.4.6 Prior to each cycle of ope
17、ration, 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 linka
18、ges be adjusted properly;4.6.3 That the steering linkage is adjusted and operatesproperly;4.6.4 That the engine stop switch is properly functioning;4.6.5 That all guards and pads originally supplied by themanufacturer are in proper place on the fun-kart and inserviceable condition;4.6.6 That the are
19、a that the fun-kart is to be operated in issafe and suitable for fun-kart operation;4.6.7 That engine idle speed is below the point of clutchengagement;4.6.8 That brush bars, if provided, are mounted properly andintact;4.6.9 That, on those fun-karts equipped with restraints, suchrestraints are in go
20、od condition, functioning properly, and usedappropriately;4.6.10 That the gas tank is in good condition and that theproper gas cap is fastened securely;4.6.11 That the braking system on the fun-kart is function-ing properly;4.6.12 That all safety labels are in place and understood bythe operator and
21、 any passenger (on fun-karts designed to carryan operator and a passenger);4.6.13 That any and all axle guards, chain guards, torqueconverter covers, or other covers or guards supplied by themanufacturer are in place and in serviceable condition;4.6.14 That tires are in good condition, inflated prop
22、erly,and have sufficient tread remaining; and4.6.15 That all fasteners are in place and tightened properly.4.7 Fun-karts shall be fueled only by a supervisor knowl-edgeable with regard to proper refueling techniques as estab-lished by the fun karts engine manufacturers manual.4.8 A supervisor shall
23、verify personally that anyone operat-ing or riding in a fun-kart (in two-seat fun-karts) is knowledge-able, capable, and has the cognitive capacity to operate thefun-kart safely, including those items specified in 4.1 through4.6.15.4.8.1 The supervisor only shall allow the use and operationof the fu
24、n-kart after a demonstration that such operators canunderstand and operate all components of the fun-kart prior touse.4.8.2 The supervisor shall provide continuous supervisionduring fun-kart use.4.9 Fun-kart operators and passengers (in two-seat karts)shall adhere to all manufacturers recommendation
25、s and in-structions, as well as comply with all laws and ordinances, aswell as:4.9.1 Operators shall stay seated with both hands on thesteering wheel and both feet in the fun-kart at all times,whether moving or stationary, unless the fun-kart is stoppedcompletely and the engine has been turned off,4
26、.9.2 Passengers (in two-seat karts) shall remain seated witharms and legs inside the fun-kart at all times during kartoperations,4.9.3 Shall observe maximum and minimum weight/height,or age restrictions, or a combination thereof,4.9.4 Shall not allow anyone to ride in or operate fun-kart ifhair, clo
27、thing, or other articles can extend past the fun-kart seatback or under the fun-karts wheels,4.9.5 Shall not allow smoking in fun-kart,4.9.6 Persons under the influence of drugs, alcohol, orintoxicants shall not supervise, operate, or ride in a fun-kart,4.9.7 Operators and passengers (in two-seat ka
28、rts) shallcomply with all fun-karting instructions, including those setout on warning labels attached to the fun-kart,4.9.8 Fun karts shall operate only on surface or terrain asrecommended by the fun-karts manufacturer,4.9.9 Fun-karts shall not be operated on roads, streets,highways, or at any other
29、 location where road vehicles areintended to travel, and4.9.10 Fun-karts shall be operated only with adequate light-ing and under conditions of suitable visibility.4.10 Persons with the following conditions shall not ride inor operate a fun kart:4.10.1 Those with heart conditions;4.10.2 Pregnant wom
30、en;4.10.3 Persons with head, back, or neck ailments, or priorsurgeries to those areas of the body; and4.10.4 Persons with any mental or physical conditions,which may make them susceptible to injury or impair theirphysical dexterity or mental capabilities to recognize, under-stand, and perform all of
31、 the safety instructions, and to be ableto assume the hazards inherent in fun-kart use.4.11 Fun-karts shall not be used to:4.11.1 Transport a passenger except in a seating area pro-vided by the manufacturer on two-seat karts;4.11.2 Transport materials or equipment, unless otherwisespecified by the m
32、anufacturer;4.11.3 Transport animals.4.12 Single-seat karts shall be used by the operator only.4.13 No more than the operator and one passenger shall beallowed in fun-karts designed for two people, as specified bythe manufacturers instructions.4.14 Fun-kart operators and passengers always shall usea
33、ppropriate protective clothing, including but not limited to ahelmet and eye protection, with appropriate certification, andany other equipment recommended by the fun-kart manufac-turer.4.15 No operator, passenger, or other person shall contactany portion of the engine, wheels, or drive train for an
34、ypurpose including maintenance until the engine has beenturned off and allowed to cool, and the fun-kart is in a stableand stationary position.4.16 Where a manufacturer equips its fun-karts with re-straints, the use of the restraints shall be in accordance with,and limited to, the manufacturers guid
35、elines.4.17 Fun-kart components shall be maintained and repairedin accordance with the manufacturers specifications andF1928 98 (2010)2utilizing only the manufacturers authorized replacement partswith installation performed by dealers or other skilled persons.5. Keywords5.1 fun-karts safety; fun-kar
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