Designation: F 1928 – 98
Standard Safety Guide for
Consumer Recreational Use of Fun-Karts1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1928; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This guide relates to the use and maintenance of
commercially manufactured fun-karts intended for private use,
on suitable off-road terrain, by consumers.
1.2 This guide is intended to reduce hazards, other than
those inherent in the sport of fun-karting, to the users of
fun-karts during normal intended use.
1.3 This guide applies to fun-karts for private use and does
not apply to concession, race, home-made, consumer-modified
karts, karts that are pedal-powered, unpowered karts, or karts
that 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 of
the fun-kart including, but not limited to, falling out, running
into, through, under or over objects, upsetting the kart, general
operator recklessness, pinches, scratches, or bruises, or a
combination thereof.
1.5 This guide does not cover product performance or
quality, labeling, maintenance, or safety devices.
2. Terminology
2.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
2.1.1 axle guard, n—a device, which covers the drive axle
on fun-karts, so that the possibility of injury resulting from
hand, hair, loose clothing, or body parts contacting the axle is
reduced.
2.1.2 brush bars, n—any device supplied by the manufac-
turer intended to deflect loose vegetation from the path of the
fun-kart operator and passenger, if any (on two-seat karts).
2.1.3 concession kart, n—karts used by the public for a fee.
2.1.4 engine stop switch, n—a toggle switch, or other
two-position positively engaging switch, which when activated
causes the engine to stop or not operate, or both.
2.1.5 fun-kart, n—a gas powered motorized vehicle with
four wheels sold commercially as consumer goods and in-
tended for private personal recreational use by consumers for
off-road use on suitable terrain, as recommended by the
manufacturer, at speeds over 12 mph, but not exceeding 40
mph.
2.1.6 race kart, n—karts intended by the manufacturer for
racing on tracks, streets, or other areas in competition.
2.1.7 supervisor, n—a competent person of legal age of
consent knowledgeable with regard to the fun-kart, its safe
operation and maintenance, who is responsible for ensuring
that 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, n—a device used to limit the travel of the
throttle control.
2.1.9 two-seat fun kart, n—a fun-kart with designed seating
to accommodate one operator and one passenger.
3. Qualifications for Fun-Kart Users
3.1 Fun-karts, unless otherwise specified by the manufac-
turer, are restricted to use by consumers with a minimum age
of eight years old, who meet the physical and cognitive
capabilities set out by the manufacturer in the material pro-
vided with the fun-kart.
4. General Guidance for Safe Use and Maintenance of
Fun-Karts
4.1 Fun-karts shall not be modified from the manufacturer’s
original design and configuration.
4.2 Fun-karts shall not be operated to perform racing, stunt
riding, jumps, spin-outs, donuts, or other maneuvers, which
may cause loss of control, or may cause uncontrolled operator/
passenger or kart actions or reactions, as such activities are
likely 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 operator
and any passenger (in a two-seat kart) are seated in the proper
position for vehicle operations with the operator’s hands on the
steering wheel, and the brake fully engaged.
4.4 Fun-karts shall not be operated with any modifications
to the kart or its components.
4.5 No person shall allow hands, feet, hair, body parts,
clothing, or similar articles to come in contact with moving
parts of the fun kart, wheels or drive train, while the engine is
running.
4.6 Prior to each cycle of operation, a supervisor shall
perform the preoperation checks specified by the manufacturer,
and further verify:
4.6.1 Smooth throttle operation and positive return of the
throttle linkage to a closed throttle position;
4.6.2 That the throttle stop operates properly and that the
throttle cable or other linkages be adjusted properly;
1 This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F-15 on Consumer
Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.41 on Fun-Karts.
Current edition approved Dec. 10, 1998.. Published March 1999.
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4.6.3 That the steering linkage is adjusted and operates
properly;
4.6.4 That the engine stop switch is properly functioning;
4.6.5 That all guards and pads originally supplied by the
manufacturer are in proper place on the fun-kart and in
serviceable condition;
4.6.6 That the area that the fun-kart is to be operated in is
safe and suitable for fun-kart operation;
4.6.7 That engine idle speed is below the point of clutch
engagement;
4.6.8 That brush bars, if provided, are mounted properly and
intact;
4.6.9 That, on those fun-karts equipped with restraints, such
restraints are in good condition, functioning properly, and used
appropriately;
4.6.10 That the gas tank is in good condition and that the
proper 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 by
the operator and any passenger (on fun-karts designed to carry
an operator and a passenger);
4.6.13 That any and all axle guards, chain guards, torque
converter covers, or other covers or guards supplied by the
manufacturer are in place and in serviceable condition;
4.6.14 That tires are in good condition, inflated properly,
and have sufficient tread remaining; and
4.6.15 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 kart’s engine manufacturer’s manual.
4.8 A supervisor shall 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 the
fun-kart safely, including those items specified in 4.1 through
4.6.15.
4.8.1 The supervisor only shall allow the use and operation
of the fun-kart after a demonstration that such operators can
understand and operate all components of the fun-kart prior to
use.
4.8.2 The supervisor shall provide continuous supervision
during fun-kart use.
4.9 Fun-kart operators and passengers (in two-seat karts)
shall adhere to all manufacturer’s recommendations and in-
structions, as well as comply with all laws and ordinances, as
well as:
4.9.1 Operators shall stay seated with both hands on the
steering wheel and both feet in the fun-kart at all times,
whether moving or stationary, unless the fun-kart is stopped
completely and the engine has been turned off,
4.9.2 Passengers (in two-seat karts) shall remain seated with
arms and legs inside the fun-kart at all times during kart
operations,
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 if
hair, clothing, or other articles can extend past the fun-kart seat
back or under the fun-kart’s wheels,
4.9.5 Shall not allow smoking in fun-kart,
4.9.6 Persons under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or
intoxicants shall not supervise, operate, or ride in a fun-kart,
4.9.7 Operators and passengers (in two-seat karts) shall
comply with all fun-karting instructions, including those set
out on warning labels attached to the fun-kart,
4.9.8 Fun karts shall operate only on surface or terrain as
recommended by the fun-kart’s manufacturer,
4.9.9 Fun-karts shall not be operated on roads, streets,
highways, or at any other location where road vehicles are
intended to travel, and
4.9.10 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 in
or operate a fun kart:
4.10.1 Those with heart conditions;
4.10.2 Pregnant women;
4.10.3 Persons with head, back, or neck ailments, or prior
surgeries to those areas of the body; and
4.10.4 Persons with any mental or physical conditions,
which may make them susceptible to injury or impair their
physical dexterity or mental capabilities to recognize, under-
stand, and perform all of the safety instructions, and to be able
to 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 otherwise
specified by the manufacturer;
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 be
allowed in fun-karts designed for two people, as specified by
the manufacturer’s instructions.
4.14 Fun-kart operators and passengers always shall use
appropriate protective clothing, including but not limited to a
helmet and eye protection, with appropriate certification, and
any other equipment recommended by the fun-kart manufac-
turer.
4.15 No operator, passenger, or other person shall contact
any portion of the engine, wheels, or drive train for any
purpose including maintenance until the engine has been
turned off and allowed to cool, and the fun-kart is in a stable
and 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 manufacturer’s guidelines.
4.17 Fun-kart components shall be maintained and repaired
in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications and
utilizing only the manufacturer’s authorized replacement parts
with installation performed by dealers or other skilled persons.
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