ASTM F1928-98(2004)e1
(Guide)Standard Safety Guide for Consumer Recreational Use of Fun-Karts
Standard Safety Guide for Consumer Recreational Use of Fun-Karts
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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 operational hazards relating to fun-karts that operators and passengers 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.
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Designation:F1928–98(Reapproved 2004)
Standard Safety Guide for
Consumer Recreational Use of Fun-Karts
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1928; 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 (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
´ NOTE—Keywords were added editorially in July 2004.
1. Scope 2.1.4 engine stop switch, n—toggle switch, or other two-
position positively engaging switch, which when activated
1.1 This guide relates to the use and maintenance of
causes the engine to stop or not operate, or both.
commercially manufactured fun-karts intended for private use,
2.1.5 fun-kart, n—gas powered motorized vehicle with four
on suitable off-road terrain, by consumers.
wheels sold commercially as consumer goods and intended for
1.2 This guide is intended to reduce hazards, other than
private personal recreational use by consumers for off-road use
those inherent in the sport of fun-karting, to the users of
on suitable terrain, as recommended by the manufacturer, at
fun-karts during normal intended use.
speeds over 12 mph, but not exceeding 40 mph.
1.3 This guide applies to fun-karts for private use and does
2.1.6 race kart, n—karts intended by the manufacturer for
not apply to concession, race, home-made, consumer-modified
racing on tracks, streets, or other areas in competition.
karts, karts that are pedal-powered, unpowered karts, or karts
2.1.7 supervisor, n—competent person of legal age of
that are used for commercial purposes.
consent knowledgeable with regard to the fun-kart, its safe
1.4 This guide specifically recognizes that there are opera-
operation and maintenance, who is responsible for ensuring
tional hazards relating to fun-karts that operators and passen-
that each operator and passenger(s) (in any two-seat kart)
gers are deemed to have accepted by their use and operation of
comply with the manufacturers’ written materials for use,
the fun-kart including, but not limited to, falling out, running
maintenance, and operation.
into, through, under or over objects, upsetting the kart, general
2.1.8 throttle stop, n—device used to limit the travel of the
operator recklessness, pinches, scratches, or bruises, or a
throttle control.
combination thereof.
2.1.9 two-seat fun kart, n—fun-kartwithdesignedseatingto
1.5 This guide does not cover product performance or
accommodate one operator and one passenger.
quality, labeling, maintenance, or safety devices.
3. Qualifications for Fun-Kart Users
2. Terminology
3.1 Fun-karts, unless otherwise specified by the manufac-
2.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
turer, are restricted to use by consumers with a minimum age
2.1.1 axle guard, n—device, which covers the drive axle on
of 8 years old, who meet the physical and cognitive capabilities
fun-karts, so that the possibility of injury resulting from hand,
set out by the manufacturer in the material provided with the
hair, loose clothing, or body parts contacting the axle is
fun-kart.
reduced.
2.1.2 brush bars, n—any device supplied by the manufac-
4. General Guidance for Safe Use and Maintenance of
turer intended to deflect loose vegetation from the path of the
Fun-Karts
fun-kart operator and passenger, if any (on two-seat karts).
4.1 Fun-karts shall not be modified from the manufacturer’s
2.1.3 concession kart, n—karts used by the public for a fee.
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
This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F15 on Consumer
may cause loss of control, or may cause uncontrolled operator/
Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.41 on Fun Karts.
passenger or kart actions or reactions, as such activities are
Current edition approved July 1, 2004. Published July 2004. Originally approved
likely to result in possible injury to the operator or passenger,
in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 1998 as F1928 – 98. DOI: 10.1520/
F1928-98R04E01. or bystanders, or a combination thereof.
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4.3 Fun-kart engines shall not be started unless the operator 4.8.2 The supervisor shall provide continuous supervision
and any passenger (in a two-seat kart) are seated in the proper during fun-kart use.
position for vehicle operations with the operator’s hands on the
4.9 Fun-kart operators and passengers (in two-seat karts)
steering wheel, and the brake fully engaged.
shall adhere to all manufacturer’s recommendations and in-
4.4 Fun-karts shall not be operated with any modifications structions, as well as comply with all laws and ordinances, as
to the kart or its components. well as:
4.5 No person shall allow hands, feet, hair, body parts, 4.9.1 Operators shall stay seated with both hands on the
steering wheel and both feet in the fun-kart at all times,
clothing, or similar articles to come in contact with moving
parts of the fun kart, wheels or drive train, while the engine is whether moving or stationary, unless the fun-kart is stopped
completely and the engine has been turned off,
running.
4.6 Prior to each cycle of operation, a supervisor shall 4.9.2 Passengers (in two-seat karts) shall remain seated with
arms and legs inside the fun-kart at all times during kart
perform the preoperation checks specified by the manufacturer,
and further verify: operations,
4.6.1 Smooth throttle operation and positive return of the 4.9.3 Shall observe maximum and minimum weight/height,
throttle linkage to a closed throttle position; or age restrictions, or a combination thereof,
4.6.2 That the throttle stop operates properly and that the 4.9.4 Shall not allow anyone to ride in or operate fun-kart if
hair, clothing, or other ar
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